Aluva Siva Temple | |
Native Name: | ആലുവ ശിവക്ഷേത്രം |
Map Type: | India Kerala |
Coordinates: | 10.1167°N 76.3546°W |
State: | Kerala |
District: | Ernakulam |
Location: | Periyar |
Elevation M: | 19.37 |
Deity: | Shiva |
Festivals: | Aluva Sivarathri festival |
Architecture: | Kerala style |
Temple Quantity: | 1 |
Year Completed: | Not known |
Creator: | Parashurama |
Governing Body: | Travancore Devaswom Board |
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.