Ariyannur Temple

Getting there

• By air

  Cochin International Airport (COK) in Kochi is the nearest airport to Ariyannur Temple.

• By train

  Thrissur Railway Station (TCR) is the nearest railway station to Ariyannur Temple.

Why devotees come here

Ariyannur Temple is a revered Hindu temple in Kandanissery, a small village in Thrissur, Kerala. It is dedicated to Vishnu and Devi Bhagavathi, and its carved entrance gable has been compared to the wooden sculptures of Louise Nevelson.

Ariyannur Temple stands in Kandanissery, a small village in Thrissur, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Vishnu and Devi Bhagavathi. It is renowned for its architectural beauty, historical significance and religious importance. Over the years, various rulers and nobles patronized the temple. They contributed to its construction and its maintenance.

The entrance has a carved gable. Visitors can see it at the temple entrance. It has been compared to the wooden sculptures of the American artist Louise Nevelson. The annual Ariyannur Ulsavam is a grand celebration with colourful processions, traditional music, dance performances and rituals.

Guruvayur, a well known Hindu pilgrimage centre, is very near Kandanissery, the village where the temple stands. The Guruvayur temple is just 4.7 km away from Ariyannur Temple, in Kerala.

Festivals

• Every yearAriyannur Ulsavam

  A grand annual festival with colourful processions, traditional music, dance performances and rituals.

Tips for your visit

• Guruvayur temple is 4.7 km away, so it can be added to the same trip.
• Plan a visit around the Ulsavam if you want to see the processions, music and dance.

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