Panamaram Punchavayal Kallambalam Vishnu Temple . Wynad

Wynad in North Malabar abounds in ancient abandoned temples of rare archeological and artistic beauty . This particular temple needs to be protected as a National Monument because it has several features which are very rare elsewhere in temples of Malabar. Nature has taken its toll on the Gopuram of this structure and on courtyard . In the forest of Wynad, this abandoned structure still stands as a forsaken monument of India's past history. Vaasthu sasthra at its best , with Bharathamuni's karana postures demonstrable in each pillar, Dasavathara of a rare type which includes Avathara like Hayagreeva and Mohini as well are seen here.The pictures here also show the rare Lajjagouri Sculpture with a slightly erotic tempo, which is not seen in other Kerala temples .This figurine has Mudra of hand and feet which resemble IVC/Harappan dancing girl.IVC/Harappan scripts are also seen scattered.