About trip

About Temple:Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva Temple boasts of a history of more than 2000 years. The temple, located in Kottappuram, is remarkable for its number of representations of Lord Shiva.

• Moolavar : Mahadevar, Anjaikala Easwarar
• Amman / Thayar : Umadevi
• Thala Virutcham : Sarakondrai
• Theertham : Sivagangai
• Old year : 2000-3000 years old
• Historical Name : Tiru Anjaikalam
• Location : Tiruvanjikulam,Trissur,Kerala.

History:

• Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva Temple, located at Kottapuram, 6 kms from Kodungallur, in Thrissur district, dates back to the 8th century. 
•  It was built during the rule of the Chera dynasty. 
• The presiding deity Lord Mahadeva was the family deity of the Cochin royal family.
• Built in the Kerala architectural style, the temple features a Namaskara Mandapam, a prayer hall with 16 pillars in front of the sanctum sanctorum. 
• The temple has a good collection of mural paintings which depict many scenes from Hindu mythology. 
• The temple is also known for its rituals. Palliyara Pooja performed by devotees for securing peaceful marital life and begetting children, attracts hundreds of people. 
• These rites are performed on full moon nights, during evening time.
• The annual festival of the temple takes place in the Malayalam month of Kumbham [February-March], when Shivarathri festival is celebrated with great pomp. 
• Anayottam [elephant race] is conducted as part of the festival, and people throng to witness this celebration.
• Vaisakha Brahmotsavam is another prominent festival celebrated at the temple, and it usually falls in the Malayalam month of Midhunam [May-June].

Itinerary

Day 1 - Thrissur Sightseeing

Pick up from Railway Junction / Airport. Proceed towards Thrissur. Hotel Check in. Then Proceed towards Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva Temple. Thrissur Vadakkunnathan Temple. Sakthan Thampuran Palace Come back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 2 - Thrissur Sightseeing

Morning Breakfast at Hotel. Check out from Hotel. Then Proceed towards Archaeological Museum. Bible Tower. St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Church Peechi Dam Heritage Garden. Finally drop at Railway Junction / Airport.