Makothai Mahadevar Temple, Kodungallur Explained

Makothai Mahadevar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located at Kodungallur in Thrissur district of Kerala, India.^{[1] [2]}

Vaippu Sthalam

It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanars Appar and Sundarar.^[1]

Presiding deity

The presiding deity in the garbhagriha, is represented by the lingam is known as Makothai Mahadevar.^[2]

Specialities

Kodungallur was the capital city of Cheras. This place is also known as "Makothai". Very near to this place, Thiruvanchikualam is found, where there is also a Shiva temple. In the east of the shrine of the goddess, the Kannagi temple of Cenkuttuvan is found.^[2]

Location

This place is located at a distance of 40 km. from Thrissur.^{[2] [1]}

Notes and References

1. பு.மா.ஜெயசெந்தில்நாதன், தேவார வைப்புத்தலங்கள், வர்த்தமானன் பதிப்பகம், சென்னை, 2009
2. https://shaivam.org/hindu-hub/temples/place/340/Kodungkolur-magodhaimahadevar-temple மூவர் தேவார வைப்புத் தலங்கள், Muvar Thevara Vaippu Thalangal, கொடுங்கோளூர் / கொடுங்களூர் Kodungkolur / Kodungalur, 6-70-5, 7-4-1