The Vadakkumnnathan Temple.

Vadakkumnathan Temple, Thrissur

Believed to have been built by Lord Parasurama who reclaimed Kerala from the sea, the Vadakkumnathan Temple is one of the oldest in the State. A classic example of the Kerala style of architecture, the temple has many decorative murals and pieces of art. Exquisite murals on the Mahabharata adorn the walls of the shrine. This is the venue of the world famous Pooram Festival celebrated annually in April-May. The fireworks at the Pooram are a spectacular sight.
Temple timings: 04:00 - 10:30 hrs and 05:00 - 08:30 hrs.

Getting there

By road: KSRTC Bus Station is about 500 meters away
By rail: Thrissur Railway Station is about 1.5 km away
By air: Cochin International Airport is about 47 km away

Location

Lattitude:10.524818, Longitude: 76.214536