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Manjapra Temple

It is a temple of square Sikhara type. The roof and all parts of the Sreekovil is made of granite rock. Dwarapalakas are of granite. Ghanadwaras on three sides. The main diety is vishnu in 'varadamudra'. This figure is dated to about 9-10 century A.D. Idols of Ganapathy, Bhadrakali, Sastha, nagar are also seen here. This type of temple is very rare in Kerala.

Considering its structural importance, the department had declared it as protected monument in 1996.

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Vishnu Temple Manjapra

Manjapra Temple Location:

Village - Manjapra, Taluk - Aluva, District - Ernakulam, Location - 10kms from Angamali in Angamali-Kaladi road.

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