Thrithala

Thrithala located 75 kms from Palakkad is an important archaeological site of Kerala. Thrithala is known for its historic ruins and monuments that date back to as early as the 9th or 10th century. The ruins of a large fort with a deep moat hewn from laterite and the Kattil Madom temple, a domed structure of granite slabs on the Pattambi - Guruvayoor Road are the prime attractions. The the temple probably marks the transition from the Chola to the Pandya style of architecture. Thrithala is famous for its Shiva temple that has an interesting story behind it. According to legends, a child known as Agnihotri went to the river with his mother to bathe. The child collected some sand and formed a heap on the shore. When the mother tried to remove it, she found that it had hardened in the form of a Shiva Lingam. Thus, was built the famous Shiva temple that exists even today. It is said that the river changed its course to make space for the temple to be built. One of the oldest temples is the Kattil Madom temple that dates back to the 9th or the 10th century. The Paakkanaar Memorial, honouring the Pariah saint, stands near Thrithala-Koottanad Road. This is also the native place of renowned writer and social reformer, V. T. Bhattathiripad.

Airport: The nearest airport is at Coimbatore at a distance of 55 kilometres.

Railway: The nearest railway station is 19 kilometres from Thrithala at a place called Pattambi.

Road: Thrithala is well connected by a good network of roads.

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