The Thirunakkara Mahadevar Temple situated in the heart of Kottayam is one of the 108 revered Shivalayas in central Kerala, India.

There he met with a poor Brahmin, named Perepparambu Namboothiri, who was conducting his bhajanam due to financial difficulties.

That night, the King had a dream, in which Lord Shiva appeared before him, and saying that he would appear in Nakkarakkunnu - a small hill located a few miles away from the palace area - as a Swayambhoo lingam, and there would be an idol of Nandi, his vehicle in front of him, and a white ixora plant on his backside towards the left.

The queen fell in love with this friend knowing which the king ordered his servants to kill Moose.

[2] The temple situated in the heart of Kottayam city is built in the traditional architectural styles of Kerala.

[3] The whole temple complex occupies about 4 acres (1.6 ha) of land which is rich in many trees and plants.

In the northwest section, there is a Chethi (Jungle flame) flower, commonly seen in many Hindu shrines across Kerala.

The two storeyed square shaped sreekovil of temple is very attractive and it is adorned by a golden Finial.

The sreekovil includes three separate rooms, one in the west is Garbhagriha which has the Shiva linga idol installed.

It is said that Lord Shiva resides in his most peaceful form here, which is considered to be the reason for the prosperity of Kottayam.

[5] During the festival, traditional Keralan dances such as Mayilattom and Velakali are performed within the temple premises in the evening.

Thirunakkara (Malayalam: തിരുനക്കര, romanized: tirunakkara) is a locality of Kottayam city in Kerala,[5] best known for the temple.