Udayamperoor Perumthrikkovil Temple
About Udayamperoor Perumthrikkovil Temple
Udayamperoor Ekadasi Perumthrikovil Temple stands as one of Kerala's prominent Shiva shrines, occupying approximately four acres in the Ernakulam district. The temple exemplifies classical Kerala-Dravidian architectural style, distinguished by its monumental towers and the rare Vattasreekovil—a large circular sanctum sanctorum—which is believed to be around 700 years old. The main sanctum houses a self-manifested Shiva lingam facing east, with a Parvati shrine positioned opposite. The temple complex includes a four-storied structure, an eastern gopuram (rare in Kerala temples), the Mukha Mandapa with its distinctive architectural blend, and an ornate sacrifice hall supported by intricately carved pillars. The shrine is recognized as one of the 108 sacred Shiva temples in Kerala and holds three inscriptions from the 12th and 13th centuries, with one well-preserved on the Namaskaramandapa's foundation. Secondary deities include Ganapati, Subrahmanya, Ayyappa, and various celestial beings. The temple is administered by the Travancore Devaswam Board, with Tamil Brahmins conducting daily rituals and Malayalam Brahmins overseeing temple traditions.
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