Temple info -1438. Trikkur Mahadeva Temple, Trichur. திருக்குர் மகாதேவர் கோயில், திருச்சூர்
Temple info -1438 கோவில் தகவல் -1438 The 7th Century rock cut Trikkur Mahadeva Temple The entrance to the Trikkur Mahadeva Kshetram The temple is in multiple layers. At the entrance is a multi pillared hall painted in bright colours right in front of the Dwajasthamba. The main temple complex is at a higher level with steps leading to it. There are also another set of crude steps leading to the Ganapathy, Sapthamatrika and other shrines on top of the hillock. There are other shrines around the circumambulatory path and below the main temple complex. The sanctum sanctorum is within a cave on a hillock. Extensions have been made to include an Artha Mandapa and a Nada with steps leading to the main shrine. Apart from this, the rocks also hold the office block and other shrines. This temple is an ASI protected monument. I have not heard of many rock cut Shiva temples in Kerala. Not just that, this temple also had several other unique features. History of Thrikkur Mahadeva Kshetra...