Muttichur Kallattupuzha Sri Maha Siva Temple | |
Map Type: | India Kerala |
Coordinates: | 10.4431°N 76.106°W |
State: | Kerala |
District: | Thrissur |
Location: | Anthikad |
Elevation M: | 33.03 |
Festivals: | Maha Shivaratri |
Architecture: | Kerala style |
Temple Quantity: | One |
Monument Quantity: | 1 |
Year Completed: | Not known |
Muttichur Kallattupuzha Sri Maha Siva Temple, located in Anthikad in Thrissur district of Kerala.[1] This temple is a classic example of the Kerala style of architecture. Kallattupuzha Temple is situated on the banks of the Karuvannur River and the presiding deity of the temple is Shiva, located in main sanctum sanatorium, facing west. According to folklore, sage Parashurama has installed the idol. The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala.[2]
Muttichur and Siva Temple is mentioned in "Koka sandesam" poem, which is believed to have been written about 2700 years ago.