Vaikom Temple

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:temples
gptkbp:accessibility open to all castes
gptkbp:architectural_feature sreekovil
gptkbp:architectural_style Kerala style
gptkbp:art_style traditional dance performances
gptkbp:community_events conducts various social activities
gptkbp:community_role center of local culture
gptkbp:conservation_efforts ongoing restoration projects
gptkbp:cultural_events hosts various cultural programs
gptkbp:cultural_significance important pilgrimage site
important for devotees
gptkbp:dedicated_to gptkb:Lord_Shiva
gptkbp:famous_event gptkb:Maha_Shivaratri
celebrated with great enthusiasm
Vaikom Ashtami
gptkbp:has_lore Vaikom Mahadeva
gptkbp:has_tradition daily poojas
strict dress code for visitors
followed for centuries
gptkbp:historical_event Vaikom Satyagraha
gptkbp:historical_records mentioned in ancient texts
gptkbp:historical_significance site of social reform movements
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vaikom Temple
gptkbp:inscription Malayalam
gptkbp:is_worshipped_by gptkb:Shaivism
gptkbp:landscape lush greenery
gptkbp:local_cuisine available at nearby eateries
gptkbp:local_legends associated with various myths
gptkbp:location Vaikom, Kerala, India
gptkbp:management gptkb:Travancore_Devaswom_Board
gptkbp:nearby_attractions Vaikom Beach
gptkbp:notable_feature stone carvings
gptkbp:significance one of the oldest temples in Kerala
gptkbp:surrounding_area Vaikom Lake
gptkbp:temple managed by local authorities
linked to local legends
morning and evening
has a rich historical background
includes several smaller shrines
active involvement in local issues
spacious and well-maintained
managed by local trust
features intricate sculptures
features a large courtyard
includes various religious ceremonies
near the banks of a river.
reflects traditional Kerala architecture
gptkbp:temple_idol made of stone
gptkbp:temple_visitation popular among tourists
gptkbp:transportation well connected by road
gptkbp:visitors thousands annually
gptkbp:year_established 16th century
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Travancore_Devaswom_Board
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7