4 places to discover
Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Ettumanoor, Kottayam District, Kerala. Situated about 12 km northeast of Kottayam town, it is renowned for its traditional Kerala architecture, 16th-century mural paintings, and the annual Ezhara Ponnana festival featuring seven and a half golden elephants. The temple is one of the major Shiva temples in Kerala and an important pilgrimage centre.
Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the heart of Kottayam city. Built approximately 500 years ago by the Thekkumkoor Raja, it is one of the 108 revered Shivalayas in Kerala. The temple is renowned for its traditional Kerala architecture, intricate wooden carvings, and vibrant mural paintings depicting scenes from Hindu epics.
Thrissur Town Hall is a historic civic and cultural landmark situated in the heart of Thrissur city on Palace Road. Constructed in 1938 during the Dewanship of R.K. Shanmukham Chetti, this Indo-Saracenic building houses the Chitralayam Gallery featuring mural paintings from across Kerala, a public library, and an auditorium for cultural events. The structure serves as a testament to Thrissur's administrative and cultural heritage.
Vasthuvidya Gurukulam is a state-run institution established in 1993 under the Department of Culture, Government of Kerala, dedicated to promoting and preserving traditional architecture and mural paintings. Located on the banks of the Pampa River near Parthasarathy Temple in Aranmula, it serves as India's pioneer government institution for Vasthu Shastra education. The gurukulam offers training programs, research facilities, consultancy services, and features an art gallery showcasing traditional Kerala mural paintings.