Aluva Mahadeva Temple

Aluva Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, and situated on the bank of the Periyar River at Aluva manappuram in suburban Kochi.[1] The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva, located in main Sanctum Sanctorum, facing west. According to folklore, sage Parashurama has installed the idol.[2] It is the part of the 108 Shiva Temples of Kerala.[3] The temple is located around 4 km away from Pookad Junction on the route of Pokad - Thoraikadavu Road.[4]

Aluva Siva Temple
ആലുവ ശിവക്ഷേത്രം
Temple and Temple Pond
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictErnakulam District
DeityShiva
FestivalsAluva Sivarathri festival
Governing bodyTravancore Devaswom Board
Location
LocationPeriyar
StateKerala
Country India
Geographic coordinates10.1168843°N 76.3535963°E / 10.1168843; 76.3535963
Architecture
TypeKerala style
CompletedNot known
Temple(s)1

References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. Kunjikuttan Ilayath. 108 Siva Kshetrangal. H and C Books.
  3. "108 Shiva Temples in Kerala created by Lord Parasurama". Vaikhari. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
  4. "Manappuram Sree Mahadeva Temple". Manappuram Sree Mahadeva Temple. Retrieved 22 November 2018.


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