Thirunakkara Mahadevar Shiva Temple Kottayam Kerala

Thirunakkara Mahadevar Shiva Temple Kottayam Kerala

Situated in the centre of Kottayam town.  :It is built in Kerala style architecture. The ‘koothambalam’ – traditional temple theater – is one of the best in Kerala. The paintings on the wall are commendable.  Siva temple at Thirunakkara is situated in the heart of the Kottayam town. The sanctum sanctorum is covered with pictures from the epics. Three festivals are celebrated here which are named as Thulam celebrated during the month of October-November, Mithunam celebrated during June-July and Meenam during March-April. Out of these three festivals the last one is the most important. The `Arattu` is usually celebrated in the last day of the festival and this is regarded as the important one as all the people irrespective of their caste and creed enjoy the festival with full joy and greet.

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