Poonkunnam Siva Temple, Thrissur

Name: Poonkunnam Siva Temple
Address: Thrissur, India

#30 among attractions in Thrissur

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Punkunnam Shiva Temple, located in Punkunnam in Thrissur of Kerala. This temple is a classic example of the Kerala style of architecture. The main deity is Shiva. Parvathy, Ganapathy, Sastha, Nagaraja and Partha Sarathi are other sub deities. The Ganeshotsavam is celebrating in grand style. During Sabarimala season the pilgrims are given food free of cost. Near to it is the Poonkunnam Seetha Ramaswamy Temple ()

Coordinates: 10°32'4"N, 76°12'10"E

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Poonkunnam Siva Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vadakkunnathan Temple, Swaraj Round, Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours, Shakthan Thampuran Palace.

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Which popular attractions are close to Poonkunnam Siva Temple?

Nearby attractions include Kuttankulangara Sri Krishna Temple, Thrissur (9 min walk), Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur (15 min walk), Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple, Thrissur (16 min walk), Ashokeshwaram Sree Mahadeva Kshethram, Thrissur (24 min walk).

How to get to Poonkunnam Siva Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Poonkunnam Siva Temple:

Train

Punkunnam (11 min walk)

Bus

Vadakke Bus Stand (22 min walk)
vadakke bus stand (22 min walk)