Kalarickal Manikanda Swami Temple | |
Map Type: | India Kerala |
Coordinates: | 9.4503°N 76.5638°W |
Country: | India |
State: | Kerala |
District: | Kottayam |
Location: | Changanassery |
Elevation M: | 30.44 |
Deity: | Lord Shiva |
Festivals: | Maha Shivaratri |
Architecture: | Architecture of Kerala |
Temple Quantity: | One |
Kalarickal Manikanda Swami temple[1] is an ancient temple in Thrikkodithanam village in Kottayam District, Kerala, India.
Lord Siva is the main prathista (idol).[2] The tomb of Kalarickal Gurunathan is also present in the temple. It is said that Karikal Gurunathan was a kalari (traditional kerala martial arts) expert and helped the king of Thrikkodithanam. It is believed that Gurunthan's birthplace is Edappali, Kochi.
Temple renovation is in progress and it attracts many devotees.