Thrissilery Shiva Temple
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DistrictWayanad
FestivalsMaha Shivaratri, 'Puthari' and an annual festival
| Thrissilery Shiva Temple | |
|---|---|
 Thrissilery Shiva Temple, Wayanad | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Wayanad |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri, 'Puthari' and an annual festival |
| Location | |
| Location | Thrissilery, Wayanad |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
| Coordinates | 11°51′05″N 76°01′00″E / 11.8515°N 76.0166°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Architecture of Kerala |
| Specifications | |
| Temple | One |
| Elevation | 845.33 m (2,773 ft) |
Thrissilery Shiva Temple is a Shiva temple situated at Thrissilery neighbourhood in Wayanad, Kerala, India. This ancient temple is dedicated to Shiva.[1] This temple is a popular pilgrim centre in Wayanad.[2]
This temple is believed to have been built about 1000 years ago by Chera kings.[3]
This temple is located, with the coordinates of (11°51′05″N 76°01′00″E / 11.8515°N 76.0166°E) at about 19 km from Thirunelly.
Thrissilery Shiva Temple
Thrissilery Shiva Temple (Kerala)
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It is believed that the performance of ancestral rites at Thirunelly Vishnu Temple remain incomplete unless followed by visiting this temple.[4]