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Kerala architecture is a style of architecture found in the Indian state of Kerala, and in parts of the Tulu Nadu region of Karnataka. Kerala's architectural style includes a unique Hindu temple architecture that emerged in southwestern India, and varies slightly from the Dravidian architecture observed in other parts of southern India .
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.
Thiruvancheri Kavu is located near Kuthuparamba, Kannur district, Kerala. It is a site of ancient worship where Shakteya rituals are performed. The temple is notable for its integration of Shakta and Shaiva traditions. It is one of the 13 Shakteya temples in Kerala related to Kashmir Shaivism. [1] [2] [3]
The temple stands by the side of a tank, named Padma Theertham (meaning the lotus spring). The temple has a corridor with 365 and one-quarter sculptured granite-stone pillars with elaborate carvings which stands out to be an ultimate testimonial for the Vishvakarma sthapathis in sculpting this architectural masterpiece. This corridor extends ...
Traditional Kerala Temple Architecture Districtwise Hindu temples in Kerala include: [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness.
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 .
Additionally, the temple compound houses a Koothambalam, which is the third largest of its kind among Kerala temples. The temple premises serve as a sanctuary for peacocks, the vahana (animal mount) of Murugan. [6] Notably, the temple pond, known as "Perumkulam", is one of the largest temple ponds in Kerala, covering approximately five acres.
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.