Kodungallur · India

Thiruvanchikkulam Mahadeva Temple

Ancient Shiva temple in Kodungallur, believed built during the Chera dynasty and revered across Kerala's temple circuit.

Thiruvanchikkulam Mahadeva Temple is among the oldest Shiva temples in Kerala, believed to date to the eighth century Chera period and built in classic Kerala style with a circular sanctum and sloping copper roofs. The temple sits close to the Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple and shares the town's long devotional history, drawing worshippers from across the state for its daily rituals and festival days. Its understated architecture and quiet courtyards appeal to visitors interested in Kerala's early temple art.

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