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Kallattupuzha Shiva Temple At Anthikad In Thrissur

Kallattupuzha Shiva temple, also known as Muttichur Kallattupuzha Shiva Temple, is located at Anthikad in Thrissur district, Kerala. The temple is one among the 108 Shiva temples in Kerala. The Shivling worshipped in the temple is swayambhu (of divine appearance). The main deity faces west. The Nandi murti in the temple is not facing the sanctum sanctorum but is slightly towards north side.

It is also believed that the murti was consecrated by Parashurama. The temple is mentioned in the Koka Sandesham poem of 14th century CE.

The Upa Devatas worshipped in the temple are Naga, Ganapathi, Ayyappan and Rakshas.

The main festival observed in the temple is Mahashivratri. The temple belongs to Kidanganattu Mana.