Kondazhy Thrithamthali Siva-Parvathy Temple

Kondazhy Tritham Tali Siva Temple () is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated on the banks of Gayathripuzha, a tributary of Bharathappuzha, at Kondazhy of Thrissur District in Kerala state in India. The Kondazhy Temple is one of the important temples in Cochin Kingdom. According to folklore, sage Parashurama has installed the idol of Lord Shiva at the south bank of river Nila. The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala. In the old days in the period of Chera Dynasty, the Kerala divided into eighteen tiers for the administration; at each administration headed by a major temple (Shiva temple). In these, the Tritam Tali Siva Temple is the central temple of the tree. There is a special temple dedicated to Goddess Parvathi in the premises, and also houses 11 sub-deities, including the three sons of Lord Shiva (Ganapathi, Subrahmanya and Ayyappan), Mahavishnu, Bhadrakali, Navagrahas, Hanuman, Serpent deities and Brahmarakshassu.

Tipu's attack
This ancient temple is said to have been destroyed during Tipu's reign while his invasion of Kerala. After that, for nearly two hundred years, the sculpture of the Maha temple has been broken up.

See also
 108 Shiva Temples
 Temples of Kerala

Temple Photos

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Category:108 Siva Temples
Category:Shiva temples in Kerala
Category:Hindu temples in Thrissur district