Annamanada is a village in a southern corner of Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala.

It is situated 8 km from Mala and 10 km south of Chalakudy.The locals call Annamanada as "Annanta" and"Annamanta" Buses avail from Chalakudy, Angamaly, Kodungalloor, Irinjalakuda, Alwaye, Trichur bus stations to Annamanada Bus Station.

The case gone to East India Company and their arbitrator made their judgement in favour of Kochi kingdom.

In addition to this, there are some cultural institutions like Achutha marar memorial vadiakalakendram also located in Annamanada.

The village where Food (Annam) serving Brahmin families (manas) situated, later known as Annamanada.

Annamanada is famous for old (more than 1000 years) Mahadeva temple, which is located near the bank of Chalakudi River.

The shivling is almost four feet tall and is considered as the Kiratamoorthy in a pleasing mood while giving Pashupatastra to Arjuna.

There is a low Valiabalikkal in front of the Agramandapam on the eastern side and a bali peetha equal in height of the basement of the shrikovil.

The sopana with carved hasti-hasta railings on either side provides access to the square Mukha Mandapam.

The doors on the south and the west lead to the shrines of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Parvati respectively.

The other deities of the temple are Shasta, Goshala Krishnan, Mahakali, Nagaraja, Durga mounted on lion and Narasimha.

Peoples from surrounding villages gather here for worshipping lord Shiva in this temple, mainly in this festival time.

Annamanada is also famous for the first Laughter club in Kerala state established in sept 2001 under the guidance of Dr. Shibu Pandalai.