"This temple is located very near to vadakkunatha temple.The deity here is goddess bhadrakali and the concept is thirumandamkunnu bhagavathy at angadipuram malapuram. High divinity felt all around the nalambalam as the regular rituals, poojas can be seen done well with high devotee participations. We can do various offerings. Another important deity placed here is mekali bhagavathy east faced along with many other sub idols are also installed here. Paramekavu temple gains importance because of its prominent role and participation in conducting thrissur pooram. Religious history is that the deity here has been atfirst placed at vadakkunatha temple and period over shifted to this temple and so in connection with thrissur pooram festival this temple is having certain privilages in vadakunatha temple such as percussion performance of the ilanjithara melam the pandimelam etc. Dress code apply in paramekavu temple men to wear dhoti without upper wears and womens traditional attires. Those wearing pant and shirt can have darshan near flagpost. Parking available before temple."

Jayakumarr C

"The Presiding Deity: Sree Bhagavathy
Some of the salient features of this temple are….
The temple faces west with an entrance mandapam. The temple’s office is the right side. Dwajasthambam (Gold plated – Gold about 10 kgs), balipeedam and a 13 stages deepasthambam/ metal lamp are in front of the temple. Dwarapalakis are on both side walls of the entrance gopuram. In sanctum sanctorum the old idol of the Goddess Paramekkavu Bhagavathy was a wooden idol (daru silpa). A Panchaloka Vigraha was installed latter. Bas-reliefs of Durga, Aman, Arjuna on a Charriot from the epic Mahabharata, Maha Vishnu’s Ananta Sayanam are on the front wall of sanctum sanctorum. In sanctum Bhagavathy is in a sitting posture with right leg folded and left leg is hanging. Sree Bhagavathy is with 8 hands holding various weapons, like Silambu, sickle, Trishul, emathandu, Sword, Snake, kai vattala, etc.
Vinayagar, Saptamatrikas, Shiva as Veerabhadra, Nagars, Brahma Rakshasa and Melakavu Bhagavathy (Originally this was the place where animals are sacrificed. After the ban of animal sacrifice, this Mela Bhagavathy temple was constructed) are in this temple.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of Sree kovil, namaskara mandapam, nalambalam with entrance / exist on the 4 cordinal directions, pradakshinapatha, and thriuchuttambalam. The Sree kovil is rectangular in plan on an adhistanam. The namaskara mandapam is in front of sree Kovil. The temple walls are built with laterite stone plastered with mud and lime. A Kerala style guttur tiled roof pyramidal vimana is on the adhistanam. The Sree kovil walls are with mural paintings."

Veludharan

"Paramekkavu Bhagavathi Temple is one of the most iconic and spiritually vibrant temples in Thrissur. Located near the Vadakkunnathan Temple, it holds deep cultural and religious importance, especially during Thrissur Pooram.

The temple is well-maintained, peaceful, and rich in traditional architecture. It’s a must-visit for anyone looking to experience Kerala’s temple culture.

Please note: Traditional dress is mandatory for men. Items like lungi, baniyan, pants, shirt, and T-shirt are not allowed inside the sanctum area. Wearing a mundu and bare upper body (or with a traditional cloth) is expected as per temple customs.

A serene and sacred place that truly reflects the spiritual heart of Thrissur."

VIKAS