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Sree Venkitathevar Temple

Sree Venkitathevar siva temple is ornated with the beautiful murals on the walls of the garbhagriha and magnificent wood carvings on the griva. The temple itself is a specimen of indigenous style of temple architecture of 19th century. The 'Garbhagriha' and 'Mukhamandapa' are square in form. Dwithala vimana with sheeted roof. Dwarapalaka figures are of wood. Pranala with support at the tip.

mural painting at sree venkitathevar temple
mural painting at sree venkitathevar temple

The writings on the wall of the Garbhagriha shows that the murals were completed in 1053 M.E. The temple with the murals is declared as protected monument by the department of Archaeology.

mural painting at sree venkitathevar temple
mural painting at sree venkitathevar temple

Sree Venkitathevar Temple Location:

Village - Kottakkal, Taluk - Eranad, District - Malappuram, Location - Near Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala in Kottakkal - Malappuram Road.

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mural paintings at sree venkitathevar temple
mural paintings at sree venkitathevar temple

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