Sunday, May 8, 2011

Attukal Temple, Trivandrum

Attukal Temple
View of the sculptures on top of the entrance to temple.
Attukal Bhagavathi Temple in Trivandrum is one of the prominent religious places of Kerala. It is called Sabarimala of Women due to the annual Attukal Pongala (offering) festival solely participated by Women from Kerala and neighboring Tamilnadu.  The temple structure is built with sculptures from story of Kannagi who is believed to be the deity here. 


Below is a set of pictures showing the might of the temple sculptures.
Attukal Temple
Sculptures in the Gopuram

Attukal Temple
Top of the main entrance

Attukal Temple
Side walls of the entrance




Attukal Temple
Side walls of entrance


Attukal Temple
Side walls of entrance

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