Pundareekapuram Temple is a small Hindu temple atop a little rise called Midayikunnam[1] near Thalayolaparambu in Kottayam.[2] A tiled and saddle roofed square "Chuttambalam" encloses a square sanctum sanctorum. Appended to the square enclosure is a small ‘balikkalpura’. The (main deity) idol is the image of Vishnu[3] sitting astride his celestial vehicle Garuda together with Bhoodevi.
| Pundareekapuram Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kottayam |
| Deity | Lord Vishnu |
| Location | |
| Location | Midayikunnam, Thalayolaparambu |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
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| Geographic coordinates | 9°47′58.7″N 76°27′19.4″E / 9.799639°N 76.455389°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Architecture of Kerala |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | One |
| Elevation | 41.65 m (137 ft) |
There is a picture of Siva and Parvathi sitting beneath the Kalpavriksha; a picture of Durga vanquishing the buffalo-headed demon Mahisha, the pranks of Krishna the divine boy of Ambadi; a picture of a Yakshi the dangerous seductress of legends; Rama Pattabhishekham or the coronation of Sri Rama; Siva Thandava and a picture of Sastha astride a horse to point out a few of the striking paintings at Pundareekapuram.
| Total Area of Monument | One acre, 95 cents - Sy No.341/7 |
|---|---|
| Owner | Independent Management, Velimankovil Illam, Pundareekapuram Devaswom |
| Notification No | No.5015/A3/75/HEDN, dt.16.10.75 |
See also
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edit- ^ "Pundareekapuram Vishnu Temple". Archaeology. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ^ "Pundareekapuram Temple". www.touristlink.com. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ^ "Pundareekapuram Temple". www.keralainfo.in. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
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