Rajarajeshwara Temple
Overview
- •The Rajarajeshwara Temple is a Hindu temple in Taliparamba, Kannur district, Kerala, India, dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva.
- •It is one of the 108 Shiva Temples of Kerala and one of the Dwadasha Shivalayam (12 important Shiva temples of ancient Kerala, stretching from Gokarnam to Kanyakumari).
Highlights
- The Rajarajeshwara Temple is a Hindu temple in Taliparamba, Kannur district, Kerala, India, dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva.
- It is one of the 108 Shiva Temples of Kerala and one of the Dwadasha Shivalayam (12 important Shiva temples of ancient Kerala, stretching from Gokarnam to Kanyakumari).
- It also has a prominent place amongst the numerous Shiva temples in South India.
- It had the tallest shikhara amongst the temples of its time.
- The Rajarajeshwara temple has a top of about 90 tonnes.
Dress Code
Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.
Travel Tips
- This temple was rebuilt into its present form in the early eleventh century.
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The Rajarajeshwara Temple is a Hindu temple in Taliparamba, Kannur district, Kerala, India, dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva. It is one of the 108 Shiva Temples of Kerala and one of the Dwadasha Shivalayam (12 important Shiva temples of ancient Kerala, stretching from Gokarnam to Kanyakumari).
It is about 1.4 km from central Taliparamba.
The most comfortable months are November; April is the hottest, with highs around 35°C.
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Best Time
October to March
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