Global InformationNiranam Thrikkapaleeswaram Dakshinamurthy Temple information
| Niranam Thrikkapaleeswaram Dakshinamurthy Temple | |
|---|---|
നിരണം തൃക്കപാലീശ്വരം ക്ഷേത്രം | |
 Temple Side view | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Pathanamthitta |
| Deity | Dakshinamurthy |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Niranam, Thiruvalla |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
  Thrikkapaleeswaram Dakshinamurthy Temple, Niranam, Pathanamthitta, Kerala | |
| Geographic coordinates | 9°20′52″N 76°31′43″E / 9.347913°N 76.528588°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Kerala style |
| Completed | Not known |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | 1 |
| Elevation | 27.36 m (90 ft) |
| Website | |
| http://www.thrikkapaleeswara.org/ | |
Niranam Thrikkapaleeswaram Dakshinamurthy Temple, an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated on the banks of the Pampa river at Niranam of Pathanamthitta District in Kerala state in India. This temple is a classic example of the Dravidian style of architecture. The temple is the abode of Dakshinamurthy (is an aspect of the Lord Shiva as a guru (teacher) of all types of knowledge).[1][2] The deity of Thrikkapaleeswaram is located in main Sanctum Sanctorum facing east. According to folklore, sage Parasurama has installed the idol.[3] The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala.[4] This is one of the three Thrikkapaleeswaram temples mentioned in 108 Shiva temples. Two other temples situated in Peralassery (Kadachira Sri Thrikkapalam Siva Temple) in Kannur district and Nadapuram (Nadapuram Iringannur Siva Temple) in Kozhikode district.[5]
- ^ "Niranam Thrikkapaleeswara Dhakshinamurthy Temple". www.thrikkapaleeswara.org.
- ^ Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend (ISBN 0-500-51088-1) by Anna Dallapiccola
- ^ "Tiruvalla - Niranam - Thrikkapaleswaram - Lord Shiva Temples of Pattanamthitta District - Abode of God Shiva On the Internet - Name of Hara encompass; World be free from Suffering". www.shaivam.org.
- ^ "108 Shiva temples of Kerala - Worshiped by Parasurama Information". www.vaikhari.org.
- ^ "108 Shiva temples of Kerala - Worshiped by Parasurama Information 46. Trukkapaleeswaram Mahadeva Temple Nadapuram, 47. Trukkapaleeswaram Mahadeva Temple Peralassery, 48. Trukkapaleeswaram Mahadeva Temple Niranam". www.vaikhari.org.