SRI VADAKKUNATHAN OF TRICHUR

THE TEMPLE

This supremely unique, chronologically ancient, spiritually important Vadakunnathan holy shrine lies atop a hillock called Vrishabhachala, occupying about nine acres of land. Its massive stone wall serving as strong fortification is adorned with four tall towers, and contains in its spacious sprawling ground a cluster of shrines and scores of aswartha vrikhas. As one enters, crossing the western portal, a vast courtyard encircling the graciously built imposing shrines fills the eyes. 

A remarkable graceful theatre hall beautified by sloping metal plated roof called Kuttambalam beckons his attention and detains him with its imposing dimensions and colourful murual paintings. It is the biggest of its kind, the Kerala temples boast of, and is deemed the nucleus of Chakiyarkuttu - a highly developed and greatly praised form of dramatic art. 

This play-house, where several performance of all types of dance dramas like Kathakali, Mohini Attam are being stayed over years, is fittingly decorated with wooden panels and architectural marvels. This majestic structure has an exciting glory imbued with divinity.

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