Pallimanna Siva Temple, Hindu temple in Kumbalangad, Thrissur District, India.
The Pallimanna Siva Temple is a Hindu shrine in Kumbalangad in Thrissur district with a distinctive conical copper-covered roof. The structure sits near the Aloor River and is surrounded by the local community's daily life and commercial activity.
The shrine developed during a period when elaborate temple paintings flourished in South India. The mural series received recognition as a national monument in 1983 by the Archaeological Survey of India to preserve its historical significance.
The walls display murals from the 17th to 18th century showing various Hindu deities including Shiva, Mohini, and Mahalakshmi with inscriptions in Malayalam script. These paintings reveal how local artists told religious stories through their detailed and layered compositions.
The shrine sits along the Kumbalangad-Kanjirakode Road in Vadakkancherry with shops nearby selling religious items and traditional offerings. Visitors can easily access the grounds on foot and purchase what they need for their visit in the surrounding area.
One mural panel contains an ancient Malayalam inscription documenting the artist's name and teacher. This rare documentation allows researchers to date the paintings precisely and connect them to the specific people who created them.
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