Palakkad district · Kerala
Kattil Madam Temple, Chalapuram
A small ruined 9th–10th-century shrine on the Pattambi–Guruvayur road in Palakkad district, protected by the ASI.
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Kerala · Temple listing
Abaya Pradhan Temple
01 · Discover
History & tradition
Thirumittakode Anchumoorthi Temple, also known as Thiruvithuvakkodu, stands on the bank of the Bharathappuzha at Thirumittacode in the Palakkad district of Kerala. It is associated equally with Vishnu and Shiva: the name refers to its five images, one of Shiva and four of Vishnu. Built in the Kerala style, it is one of the 108 Divya Desams, where Vishnu is worshipped as Uyyavandha Perumal, and it is also counted among the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala. The Thiruvonam festival and Vaikunta Ekadasi are its major celebrations.
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ArchitectureDravidian architecture
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
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Abaya Pradhan Temple
Palakkad district, Kerala
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04 · At the temple
Darshan & customs
Darshan
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12