
THRIKKADAVOOR TEMPLE
This is a famous Mahadeva Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is located at a place called Thrikkadavoor on the banks of Ashtamudi Lake. It is just 7 kms away from Kollam railway station. The temple celebrates two important festivals every year. The annual Arattu festival is celebrated in the month of Kumbham (February) which attracts thousands of devotees. Eight artificial horses representing the eight local places around the temple is a special attraction during Arattu festival. The other annual Kettukazhcha festival is a colorful one celebrated during the months of December-January or February-March.
