Global InformationKattakampal Temple information
| Kattakampal Temple | |
|---|---|
 Temple entrance facing east | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Thrissur |
| Deity | Shiva, Bhagavathi |
| Festivals | Kattakampal Pooram |
| Location | |
| Location | Kattakampal |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
  Shiva Temple, Kattakampal, Thrissur, Kerala | |
| Geographic coordinates | 10°41′22″N 76°02′15″E / 10.689557°N 76.037511°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Kerala style |
| Completed | 2000 Years Old |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | One |
| Monument(s) | 1 |
| Elevation | 29.76 m (98 ft) |
Kattakampal Temple is located at Kattakampal village in Thrissur district. The main deity of the temple is Shiva in the Sanctum sanctorum facing east.[1] But temple is famous for Kattakampal Bhagavathy in the separate Sanctum sanctorum facing west. It is believed that this temple is one of the 108 Shiva Temples of Kerala and is installed by sage Parasurama dedicated to Shiva. [2] [3] [4] According to legends the Kattakampal temple is considered as 2000 years old. Temple is famous for the annual Pooram celebrations (Kattakampal Pooram).
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