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This is a unique component of Kerala temple architecture, distinct from the natyasabha or natyamandir seen in North Indian temples. The koothambalam is a large, high-roofed, pillared hall containing a stage (rangamandapam) used for performances. The stage as well as the pillars are ornately decorated.
The temple is an example of Kerala temple architecture. The entire temple is located in 1.2-acre (4,900 m 2) land. [citation needed] The temple is built in typical Kerala temple architecture. The Sanctum complex is circular with fine sculpted walls. The roof is covered with copper tiles.
1 Temple Architecture. 2 References. Toggle the table of contents. Thrichattukulam Mahadeva Temple. ... The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala.
The Vadakkumnathan Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in Thrissur, in the Thrissur district of Kerala, India. The temple is a classical example of the architectural style of Kerala and has one monumental tower on each of the four sides in addition to a koothambalam .
Koothambalam or Kuttampalam (Kuṭṭampalam) meaning temple theatre or play house by scholars is a closed hall for staging Koothu ( (Kūttu), Nangiar koothu( (Kūttu) and Koodiyattam(Kūṭiyāṭṭam), the ancient ritualistic art forms of Kerala, India.
The present temple is built in Kerala Temple Architecture style, which is almost common in all temples in Kerala. The outer walls around the sanctum of the temple A rectangular wall around the temple, called kshetra-matilluka pierced by the gateways, encloses all the temples within the temple.
Thiruvanchikulam Siva Temple (medieval Thiruvanchaikkalam Temple [1]) is a Hindu temple situated in Kodungallur in Thrissur district of Kerala state, India. Constructed in the Kerala style of architecture, the temple is believed to have been built during the Chera period . Shiva is worshipped as Mahadeva and his consort Parvathi as Umadevi.
Thiruvanjeri Kavu is designed according to the traditional Kerala temple architecture known as Rurujith Vidhanam. [6] [7] The temple complex houses two sanctum sanctorum where deities Bhadrakali, Saptha Mathrukkal, Ganapathy, and Virabhadra are enshrined facing the sanctum sanctorum of Shiva. Additionally, there is a separate sanctum for ...