Ariyannur temple, Thrissur

Ariyannur temple at Kandanisserry in Thrissur has a carved entrance gable which has been compared to the wooden sculptures of American artist Louise Nevelson. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple is located around 30 km from Thirssur town.

The village of Ariyannur is also famous as a megalithic site with huge umbrella-like stones (Topikkal) covering the burial. An archeological site, six umbrella stones stand here in a group.  An umbrella stone consists of a curvilinear laterite stone with a wide circular flat base resting on four clinostats. Locally known as Kudaikkallu (Umbrella Stone), the site is a protected monument under the control of Archaeological Survey of India since 1951.

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Thrissur, about 25 km

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 75 km

Where to Stay

Hotel

Fort Gate Hotels & Resorts (P) LTD.

Kottappady
487-2550326 2550327
9447991836, 9745511371

Approximate Distance: 3.99 KM

Hotel

Hotel Nandanam (KTDC)

East Nada
487-2556266 2556267
9400008656, 9400008655

Approximate Distance: 3.97 KM

Hotel

Tamarind KTDC Easy Hotel

East Nada
Guruvayoor
487-2552408 2560141
9400008658

Approximate Distance: 4.09 KM

Ayurveda Centre

Sree Chithra Ayur Home

Manathala (Near Guruvayoor)
487-2562554 2502554, 3267423
9495950255, 9447150255

Approximate Distance: 7.22 KM

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Location

Latitude: 10.603751, Longitude: 76.080294