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Shree Rama Temple is Hindu temple situated in Triprayar in Thrissur district of Kerala state in India. The deity is Shree Rama and with four arms with bearing a conch, a disc, a bow and a garland. The temple is situated on the bank of river Theevra. The Temple deity is the presiding deity of Arattupuzha Pooram. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Triprayar Sree Rama Swami Temple". Vaikhari.com. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
  2. "SREE RAMA TEMPLE". ThrissurKerala.com. Retrieved 15 June 2012.