Paramekkavu Bhagavathi Temple
പാറമേക്കാവ് ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം
One of the two main host temples of the Thrissur Pooram festival, located just east of Thekkinkadu Maidan and dedicated to the goddess Bhagavathi.
Paramekkavu Bhagavathi Temple is on the east side of Thekkinkadu Maidan. It is one of the largest Bhagavathi (goddess) temples in Kerala and, together with Thiruvambady Temple, forms one of the two rival factions of the Thrissur Pooram festival. The temple is modest in size, but its ceremonial gateway and the procession of elephants during the festival are spectacular. Each January, the Paramekkavu Vela festival also features an elephant parade. Non-Hindus can usually only visit the outer areas. It can be visited on foot together with Vadakkunnathan Temple and Swaraj Round.
Opening hours
Approx. 04:00–11:00 and 16:30–20:30
Nearby sights
- Vadakkunnathan Temple
- Thrissur Pooram & Thekkinkadu Maidan
- Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours (Puthanpally)
- Sakthan Thampuran Palace
- Thrissur Zoo & State Museum
- Thiruvambady Sri Krishna Temple
- Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral
- Vilangan Kunnu