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Irinjalakuda
Irinjalakuda is a municipal town in Thrissur district, Kerala, India. It is the headquarters of Irinjalakuda Revenue Division, Thrissur Rural Police and Mukundapuram Taluk.
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- Avittathur Mahadeva Temple
- Thottipal Bhagavati Temple
- Payammal Shatrughna Temple
- Thripaya Trimurti Temple
- Arattupuzha Temple
Irinjalakuda at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Avittathur Mahadeva Temple: Avittathur Mahadeva Temple, an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated at Avittathur village of Thrissur District in Kerala state in India. Avittathur gramam (village) is one of the 64 original Brahmin settlements in the ancient Kerala.
- Thottipal Bhagavati Temple: Thottipal Bhagavati Temple is a Bhagavathi temple located in Thrissur District of Kerala state. It is one of the 108 Devi temples installed by Parashurama.
- Payammal Shatrughna Temple: Shatrughna Swamy Temple is located in Payammal in Thrissur District of Kerala, India. This is one of the few temples in India that is dedicated to Shatrughna, youngest brother of the god Rama in the Hindu epic Ramayana.
- Thripaya Trimurti Temple: Thripaya Trimurti Temple is a Hindu temple in Irinjalakuda, Thrissur in Kerala, India. It is one among the rare temples in the world where the Trimurti sit in one pedestal in one sanctum sanctorum.
- Arattupuzha Temple: The Arattupuzha Sastha Temple is a Hindu temple situated at Arattupuzha in Thrissur district of Kerala in India, administered by Cochin Devaswom Board.
- Kodungallur: Kodungallur (Malayalam: [koɖuŋːɐlːuːr]; formerly also known as Cranganore (anglicised name), Cranganor (Portuguese), Mahodayapuram, Shingly, Vanchi and Muziris/Muchiri/Muyirikkode) is a historically significant town located on the banks of the river Periyar on the Malabar Coast in Thrissur district of Kerala, India.
Sightseeing Places
- Avittathur Mahadeva Temple: Avittathur Mahadeva Temple, an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated at Avittathur village of Thrissur District in Kerala state in India. Avittathur gramam (village) is one of the 64 original Brahmin settlements in the ancient Kerala.
- Thottipal Bhagavati Temple: Thottipal Bhagavati Temple is a Bhagavathi temple located in Thrissur District of Kerala state. It is one of the 108 Devi temples installed by Parashurama.
- Payammal Shatrughna Temple: Shatrughna Swamy Temple is located in Payammal in Thrissur District of Kerala, India. This is one of the few temples in India that is dedicated to Shatrughna, youngest brother of the god Rama in the Hindu epic Ramayana.
- Thripaya Trimurti Temple: Thripaya Trimurti Temple is a Hindu temple in Irinjalakuda, Thrissur in Kerala, India. It is one among the rare temples in the world where the Trimurti sit in one pedestal in one sanctum sanctorum.
- Arattupuzha Temple: The Arattupuzha Sastha Temple is a Hindu temple situated at Arattupuzha in Thrissur district of Kerala in India, administered by Cochin Devaswom Board.
- Kodungallur: Kodungallur (Malayalam: [koɖuŋːɐlːuːr]; formerly also known as Cranganore (anglicised name), Cranganor (Portuguese), Mahodayapuram, Shingly, Vanchi and Muziris/Muchiri/Muyirikkode) is a historically significant town located on the banks of the river Periyar on the Malabar Coast in Thrissur district of Kerala, India.
Temples
- Avittathur Mahadeva Temple: Avittathur Mahadeva Temple, an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated at Avittathur village of Thrissur District in Kerala state in India. Avittathur gramam (village) is one of the 64 original Brahmin settlements in the ancient Kerala.
- Thottipal Bhagavati Temple: Thottipal Bhagavati Temple is a Bhagavathi temple located in Thrissur District of Kerala state. It is one of the 108 Devi temples installed by Parashurama.
- Payammal Shatrughna Temple: Shatrughna Swamy Temple is located in Payammal in Thrissur District of Kerala, India. This is one of the few temples in India that is dedicated to Shatrughna, youngest brother of the god Rama in the Hindu epic Ramayana.
- Thripaya Trimurti Temple: Thripaya Trimurti Temple is a Hindu temple in Irinjalakuda, Thrissur in Kerala, India. It is one among the rare temples in the world where the Trimurti sit in one pedestal in one sanctum sanctorum.
- Arattupuzha Temple: The Arattupuzha Sastha Temple is a Hindu temple situated at Arattupuzha in Thrissur district of Kerala in India, administered by Cochin Devaswom Board.
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Avittathur Mahadeva Temple
Avittathur Mahadeva Temple, an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated at Avittathur village of Thrissur District in Kerala state in India. Avittathur gramam (village) is one of the 64 original Brahmin settlements in the ancient Kerala.
Thottipal Bhagavati Temple
Thottipal Bhagavati Temple is a Bhagavathi temple located in Thrissur District of Kerala state. It is one of the 108 Devi temples installed by Parashurama.
Payammal Shatrughna Temple
Shatrughna Swamy Temple is located in Payammal in Thrissur District of Kerala, India. This is one of the few temples in India that is dedicated to Shatrughna, youngest brother of the god Rama in the Hindu epic Ramayana.
Thripaya Trimurti Temple
Thripaya Trimurti Temple is a Hindu temple in Irinjalakuda, Thrissur in Kerala, India. It is one among the rare temples in the world where the Trimurti sit in one pedestal in one sanctum sanctorum.
Arattupuzha Temple
The Arattupuzha Sastha Temple is a Hindu temple situated at Arattupuzha in Thrissur district of Kerala in India, administered by Cochin Devaswom Board.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), about 27 km from Irinjalakuda.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Irinjalakuda railway station, about 6 km from central Irinjalakuda.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Irinjalakuda (Apr, May, Jun) averages 24–32°C with about 334 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Irinjalakuda (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 24–30°C with about 389 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Irinjalakuda (Oct, Nov) averages 23–31°C with about 204 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Irinjalakuda (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 22–34°C with about 45 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C.
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Spiritual & Religious
Religious Significance
- Summary: Irinjalakuda is a municipal town in Thrissur district, Kerala, India. It is the headquarters of Irinjalakuda Revenue Division, Thrissur Rural Police and Mukundapuram Taluk.
- Famous For: Known for Avittathur Mahadeva Temple, Thottipal Bhagavati Temple and Payammal Shatrughna Temple.
- Overview: Irinjalakuda is a municipal town in Thrissur district, Kerala, India. It is the headquarters of Irinjalakuda Revenue Division, Thrissur Rural Police and Mukundapuram Taluk. After Thrissur, this town has most number of administrative, law-enforcement, and judicial offices in the district.
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Significance
Its St. Thomas Cathedral is the episcopal see of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Irinjalakuda (Chaldean = Syro-Oriental Rite).
Spiritual Significance
Its St. Thomas Cathedral is the episcopal see of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Irinjalakuda (Chaldean = Syro-Oriental Rite).
Pilgrimage Traditions
Irinjalakuda has a rich cultural history associated with the UNESCO-recognised classical dance form Koodiyattam. Natanakairali - Research Training and Performing Centre for Traditional Arts, Irinjalakuda, is a prominent institution that imparts training on this ancient art form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Irinjalakuda is most comfortable in November, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is February (average high 35°C) and the wettest months are May, June, July, August, September and October.
The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), about 27 km away. The nearest railway station is Irinjalakuda railway station, about 6 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Avittathur Mahadeva Temple, Thottipal Bhagavati Temple, Payammal Shatrughna Temple, Thripaya Trimurti Temple and Arattupuzha Temple.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 29°C to 35°C over the year, with about 2783 mm of rain in total.
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