Chemmanthatta Mahadeva Temple

Chemmanthatta Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu temple with a circular structure and intricate murals covering its exterior walls. These painted scenes depict Hindu mythology stories such as Sreerama Pattabhishekam and Nataraja Siva and date back to the 17th century.

The royal family of Talapilli constructed this temple during the Kingdom of Cochin era. The Indian government designated it as a protected monument of national importance in 1982.

This temple is one of Kerala's 108 Shiva temples, with a six-foot-tall idol of Lord Shiva in Rowdra-Bhava form facing the eastern direction. Pilgrims use the pond at the eastern entrance for ritual bathing and worship preparations.

The Archaeological Survey of India and the Kerala Urayma Devaswom Board manage the temple. The eastern entrance is the main access point, and the site is easily explored on foot.

A narrow corridor leads visitors to the eastern entrance, which is decorated with ancient Sala-Kooda motifs carved entirely from laterite stone. These ornamental details showcase the skilled craftsmanship that shaped the regional building traditions.

Location: Thrissur district

GPS coordinates: 10.64997,76.11490

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:07