Aluva Mahadeva Temple

Shiva Temple, Kochi, Kerala, India

10°07′00.2″N 76°21′16.7″E / 10.116722°N 76.354639°E / 10.116722; 76.354639ArchitectureTypeKerala styleCreatorParashuramaCompletedNot knownSpecificationsTemple(s)1Elevation19.37 m (64 ft)

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 east. 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 mostly known for the Aluva Sivarathri festival.

References

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ Kunjikuttan Ilayath. 108 Siva Kshetrangal. H and C Books.[page needed]
  3. ^ "108 Shiva Temples in Kerala created by Lord Parasurama". Vaikhari. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
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