Vadakkunnathan Thrissur
First and foremost of Kerala's 108 Shiva temples. The linga is covered in melted ghee — a continuous abhiṣeka of several centuries has built up a layer several feet thick. Site of the famous Thrissur Pooram (April–May).
Wisdom Graph: Divine Associations
MantraOm Namaḥ Śivāya
- Offerings
- bilva leaves (Shaiva)milk abhiṣekaflowers
- Sacred colours
- sandalwoodsaffron
🛕 Principal Temples
- Vadakkunnathan Thrissur8th c. CE (Kerala style — circular chuttu-mandapam)📍 Thrissur, Thrissur, Kerala, IndiaFestivals: Mahā Śivarātri · Annual utsavamVaṭakkunnāthan — 8th c. Kerala-style Shiva temple, first of 108 Kerala Shaiva
🎊 Festivals
- Mahā Śivarātri
- Annual utsavam
