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Discover Kidangoor Subramanya Swami Temple
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Why this place stands out
Kidangoor Subramanya Swami Temple is a historic Subramanya shrine at Kidangoor South, Kottayam, noted for its Koothambalam, traditional carvings, festival culture and association with the Meenachil River.
Kidangoor Subramanya Swami Temple is a renowned Lord Subramanya shrine at Kidangoor South in Meenachil taluk, Kottayam district. DTPC Kottayam highlights the temple's antiquity and its exceptional Koothambalam, whose sculptural work is associated with the principles of the Natya Shastra and, in local tradition, with the legendary master craftsman Perumthachan. Carvings and narrative details connected with the Ramayana and Mahabharata make the performance structure particularly interesting to visitors studying Keralam temple art.
The deity is worshipped as Thrikkidangoorappan, and temple legends also connect the shrine with the Meenachil River, traditionally called Gauna Nadi. The annual ten-day festival includes ritual and cultural programmes, giving visitors a richer view of the temple's living heritage. Keralam Tourism's festival record gives the temple address at Kidangoor 686583, matching the district PIN directory for Kidangoor South.
As an active place of worship, the temple should be visited with appropriate dress and respect for restrictions around sacred areas.
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