Paramekkavu Bhagavathi Temple - Thrissur
SREE PARAMEKKAVU BHAGAVATHI TEMPLE
Sree Paramekkavu Bhagavathi temple is one of the most prominent and largest Bhagavathy temples in Kerala. It is located in Thrissur and is mainly dedicated to the goddess Bhagavathy (mother goddess).
The original idol of the goddess is a wooden sculpture (daru silpa), and after some more years, due to the wear and tear of the old one, it was replaced with another idol.
The temple is famous for its participation in the Thrissur pooram which is called the festival of festivals. The Sakthan Thamburan, a powerful ruler was initiated for the Thrissur Pooram during the seventies, and he made the temples of Thrissur into two groups, the Paramekkavu side and the Thiruvambadi side.
The Paramekkavu temple has a wide range of offering cultures. It includes the pongala, thulabharam, chuttuvilikku, neyyvilakku, etc. The devotees perform these rituals and offerings to seek blessings from their goddess.
Major Festivals / Events
Thrissur Pooram
Thrissur Pooram is considered the most celebrated festival of Paramekkavu temple. the grand procession and kudamattom with the accompany of many decorated elephants, ilanjitharamelam, panchavadyam, and spectacular fireworks are the key highlights of Thrissur pooram.
Accessibility
The paramekkavu temple is easily accessible for the devotees to reach. The city is well connected with the roads and the nearest railway station is Thrissur which located about 2km away from the temple.
Nearest Town - Thrissur
Nearest Bus station - Paramekkavu Temple / district hospital
Nearest Railway Station - Thrissur Rail way Station
Nearest Airport - Cochin International Airport
Temple timings
The Paramekkavu temple is always open for its devotees.
Morning - 4.30 am to 11.30 am
Evening - 4.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Temple Address
Paramekkavu Bhagavathi Temple
Paramekkavu devaswom building, Thrissur,
Kerala 680001, india
Famous hindu pilgrimage Places Nearby
The vadakkunnathan temple
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