45. Poonkunnam Mahadeva Temple
Punkunnam Shiva Temple, located in Punkunnam in Thrissur of Kerala. This temple is a classic example of the Kerala style of architecture. The main deity is Shiva. Parvathy, Ganapathy, Sastha, Nagaraja and Partha Sarathi (Lord Krishna as Charioteer to Arjuna-പാര്ത്ഥ സാരഥി) are other sub deities(ഉപദേവത). The Ganeshotsavam is celebrating in grand style. During Sabarimala season the pilgrims are given food free of cost. Near to it is the Poonkunnam Seetha Ramaswamy Temple
A temple built to honor Lord Shiva, it is one of the most beautiful temples in Thrissur, and a place frequented by tens of thousands of tourists and locals every year. At the temple gate, visitors will find a huge golden statue of Lord Shiva covered with beautiful flowers. Visitors will have to climb a long staircase to reach the temple, and upon entering the place they will find many majestic paintings and decorations and a very beautiful golden altar.