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Vadakkunnathan Temple Travel Guide

The ancient Shiva temple at the heart of Thrissur town and the home ground of Thrissur Pooram.

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Vadakkunnathan Temple
Time needed1–2 hours
Best timeAny time of year; April–May for Thrissur Pooram

Vadakkunnathan Temple stands on a hillock in the centre of Thrissur, surrounded by the open Thekkinkadu Maidan and the Swaraj Round. It is one of the finest examples of classical Kerala temple architecture, with tiled roofs, carved wooden halls and old mural paintings.

The temple grounds host Thrissur Pooram, the festival that makes the town famous across Kerala. Check dress code and entry rules at the gate before you go in.

How to reach

In the centre of Thrissur town, a short walk from the KSRTC bus stand and Thrissur railway station.

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