点评:Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful temples in the country, Vadakkumnathan Temple is a prime example of authentic Kerala temple architecture. Also known as Dakshina Kailasa or Vrushabhachaleshwara, this ancient temple is situated in the heart of Thrissur town and is among the oldest in the country, with its origins believed to be traced back over 4,000 years. According to legend, it was originally built by Lord Parasurama, an avatar of Vishnu. However, the temple and the surrounding Thekkinkadu Maidan were later renovated by Sakthan Thampuran, the ruler who transformed the once-forested area into what it is today.
The temple is encircled by four gopurams, which are iconic structures marking the face of Thrissur city. The Thekkinkadu Maidan, a 65-acre area surrounding the temple, serves as the central point of the city’s famous Swaraj Round.
The temple's main deity is Lord Shiva. Inside, you can find mural paintings depicting various episodes from the Puranas.
Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi is also located inside the temple
The temple is a true marvel of wood and stone, captures the essence of Kerala temple architecture, and was honored with the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation.
The world-famous Thrissur Pooram, celebrated during March or April (with dates varying according to the Malayalam calendar), is hosted in front of the Vadakkumnathan Temple, drawing visitors from all over the world.
翻译:瓦达库姆纳坦神庙无疑是印度最美丽的寺庙之一,是正宗喀拉拉邦寺庙建筑的典范。这座古老的寺庙也被称为 Dakshina Kailasa 或 Vrushabhachaleshwara,位于 Thrissur 镇中心,是印度最古老的寺庙之一,其起源被认为可以追溯到 4,000 多年前。根据传说,它最初是由毗湿奴的化身帕拉苏拉玛勋爵建造的。然而,这座寺庙和周围的 Thekkinkadu Maidan 后来被统治者 Sakthan Thampuran 翻修,他将曾经的森林变成了今天的样子。
这座寺庙被四个 gopurams 环绕,这些 gopurams 是标志着 Thrissur 市面貌的标志性建筑。Thekkinkadu Maidan 是环绕寺庙的一块 65 英亩的区域,是该市著名的 Swaraj Round 的中心点。
这座寺庙的主要神是湿婆神。寺庙内有壁画,描绘了《往世书》中的各个情节。
寺庙内还有阿迪·商羯罗查亚三摩地
寺庙是真正的木石奇迹,捕捉了喀拉拉邦寺庙建筑的精髓,并荣获联合国教科文组织亚太文化遗产保护奖。
世界闻名的 Thrissur Pooram 节在三月或四月庆祝(日期根据马拉雅拉姆历法而有所不同),在 Vadakkumnathan 寺庙前举行,吸引了来自世界各地的游客。