Aluva Mahadeva Temple Explained

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archived copy . 22 November 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181122215335/https://pilgrimaide.com/sree-mahadeva-temple-aluva.html . 22 November 2018 . dead .
  2. Book: 108 Siva Kshetrangal . Kunjikuttan Ilayath . H and C Books.
  3. Web site: 108 Shiva Temples in Kerala created by Lord Parasurama. Vaikhari. 2014-11-06.