Sri Mahadeva Temple, Thiruvanchikulam, Kerala..
The temple has very good mural paintings and is a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India. The temple has the oldest reference in history in old Tamil Sangam literature.
This temple was attacked and damaged during Tipu Sultan's invasion of Kerala, the copper roofing and gold and jewels were looted . Tipu's Muslim soldiers fled the temple complex only after the arrival of Travancore Army of Dalawa Kedhavadas Pillai . This temple was rebuilt by Paliath Achan of Kochi/Perumpadappu Swaroopam.
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