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Sree Ramaswami Temple, Thalassery

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Thiruvangad Sree Ramaswami temple is an important temple located in the east part of Thalassery. The temple is generally known as the Brass Pagoda from the copper sheeting of its roof. A part of the temple was damaged by Tipu Sultan's troops in the 18th century, but the temple itself is believed to have been saved from destruction. It was one of the outposts of the Thalassery fort in the eighteenth century. In its precincts were held many conferences between the officials of the East India Company and local leaders, at which political treaties and agreements were signed. The temple contains some interesting sculptures and lithic records. The annual festival of temple commences on Vishu day in Medam and lasts for seven days.
It is one of the five major shrines dedicated to Lord Sree Rama in Kerala. The other four are at Thrinayamkudam, Triprayar, Thiruvilluamala and Kadalur. It is Located on an elevated plot of 2.75 hectares with an adjoining temple tank known as Chira which extends over an area of one hectare, This well maintained temple has excellent wood carvings, terracota art work, mural paintings carved on wooden planks in the ceilings are a repository of art treasure. the big temple tank is a rare one and useful to the devotees. sathram, guesthouses for stay and kalyana mandapam are also well maintained.

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• By RishiTheDiscoverer

  Alluring temple of about 2000 years old of an area spanning about 2.75 hectares with an adjoining temple tank known as Chira (Pond) which extends over an area of one hectare, This well-maintained temp...  more »

• By Ed S

  This is a very old temple believed to be more than 2000 years old. One can feel the serenity and calmness within the temple. It is not at all crowded and one can absorb the architecture and the ancien...  more »

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