Significance:
Dedicated to god Shiva, this 500 year old temple built by the Thekkumkoor
Maharajah is in the heart of Kottayam town. This
temple built in the Kerala style of architecture has colourful murals on its
walls which are worth exploring. The Koothambalam, the special building in
the temple premises used for cultural purposes, is one of the best in
Kerala. The annual 10-day festival at the
Thirunakkara Temple draws to a close with the "Arattu ceremony". Usually nine
caparisoned elephants take part in the "Arattu" procession which begins in the
afternoon. Folk arts like Mayilattom (peacock dance), Velakali etc, are
presented in the temple compound in the evening. A major attraction is the
all-night Kathakali performances on the third and fourth days of the
festival.
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