Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur The great, Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple is situated in the heart of Thrissur district in Kerala. Thrissur is famous for its rich culture and heritage. Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple is one of the most popular Shiva temples in Kerala. It is believed that Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple is the first Shiva temple dedicated by Lord Parashurama. The temple is also known as Vrishabhachalam or Thenkailasam. The other main deities of the temple is Goddess Parvathi, Lord Shankara Narayana and Lord Rama. Here, Lord Shiva is facing west and his consort Parvathy Devi is facing east indicating oneness of Lord Shiva and Parvathy Devi. Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple is one of the oldest temples in Kerala and built in Kerala style of architecture. The temple received an award of excellence fro...
St.Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Palayoor Palayoor is a small village approximately 2.5 Km from the temple town of Guruvayur in Kerala. Palayoor St. Thomas Syro Malabar Catholic Church is situated at Palayoor, Thrissur and established in 52 AD by St.Thomas, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ. Palayoor St. Thomas Syro Malabar Catholic Church is also called Apostolic Church and it is one of the oldest churches in India. St. Thomas established 7 churches in India and Palayoor St.Thomas Syro Malabar Church is one of them. St.Thomas here sermonize and initiated Christianity. St. Thomas was the person who brought the religion of Christianity. History of Palayoor St.Thomas Syro Malabar Catholic Church St.Thomas, the apostle landed at Palayoor through backwater by the means of boat from Muziris (old name of Kodungallur). Earlier, Palayoor was ...