Niranam Thrikkapaleeswaram Dakshinamurthy Temple

Pathanamthitta district, India

Also known as: நிரணம் திரிகபாலீசுவரம் தட்சிணாமூர்த்தி கோயில்നിരണം തൃക്കപാലീശ്വരം മഹാദേവക്ഷേത്രം

Niranam Thrikkapaleeswaram Dakshinamurthy Temple, an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated on the banks of the Pampa river at Niranam of Pathanamthitta District in Kerala state in India. This temple is a classic example of the Dravidian style of architecture. The temple is the abode of Dakshinamurthy. The deity of Thrikkapaleeswaram is located in main Sanctum Sanctorum facing east. According to folklore, sage Parasurama has installed the idol. The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala. This is one of the three Thrikkapaleeswaram temples mentioned in 108 Shiva temples.[2]

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Key facts

Presiding deityShiva[1]
LocationPathanamthitta district, India
StatusActive

Sources

  1. Wikidata Q13112909 — Wikidata
  2. Niranam Thrikkapaleeswaram Dakshinamurthy Temple - Wikipedia — Wikipedia