Thrikkunnathu Mahadeva Temple, Hindu temple in Kanjany, Thrissur district, India.
Thrikkunnathu Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu sanctuary with multiple shrines arranged within its grounds, featuring a round Shiva shrine clad in copper and a square Vishnu shrine oriented toward the west. The complex sits on expansive grounds near the Karuvannur River in the Kanjany area.
The sanctuary has roots stretching back through centuries of Kerala's religious history. Local tradition holds that it endured through significant regional changes while remaining an important place of worship for devotees.
The complex includes a performance hall called Koothambalam where classical Kerala arts unfold during religious ceremonies and festivals. Visitors can witness these traditional art forms being kept alive through regular presentations and ritual occasions.
The site sits conveniently near Kanjany village with straightforward road access from nearby junctions. Visitors can walk freely around the grounds, and the open layout makes it easy to explore both the main shrines and surrounding areas.
The main Shiva shrine holds an uncommon practice where the lingam is continuously anointed with ghee, symbolically representing Mount Kailash in physical form. This distinctive manner of worship sets it apart from typical temple practices elsewhere.
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