There is a temple in Arangotukara on the north side portion of the village known as the Thrikkolambalam (Thiru kovil). The principal deity is Lord Narasimha (Lord with lion head and human body) the 4th incarnation of Lord Mahavishnu. The legend is that the Astavakra (person with 8 bends) Muni (maharishi) had done pooja here. The main festival is Narasimha Jayanthi. The temple and tank are not in good condition due to poor maintenance.The people around the area formed a committee and has done some repairs and renovations. This temple is in Arangotukara, Desamangalam Panchayath, Thalapilli Taluk, Thrissur District, Kerala State. It is about 1/2 km inside from the Shornur - Koottanad and Thrissur Arangotukara bus routes.
It is said that the Ashtavakra muni for the convenience of taking bath and for doing pooja wanted a source of water. With this intention he pressed his palm with force on the earth near the temple. The depression caused by the pressing of the palm became the temple pond (tank) which is about 2 acres in area.
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