Mammiyoor Temple Explained

Mammiyoor Sree Mahadeva Temple
Map Type:India Kerala
Coordinates:10.599°N 76.0361°W
Native Name:Mammiyur Mahadeva Kshetram
Country: India
State:Kerala
District:Thrissur
Location:Mammiyur, Guruvayoor
Elevation M:27.29
Deity:Shiva, Parvathi, Vishnu
Festivals:Shivarathri
Architecture:Architecture of Kerala

Mammiyur Mahadeva Temple is a popular Shiva temple situated in Guruvayoor, Thrissur district[1] of Kerala, India.[2] Every devotee who goes to Guruvayur Temple is supposed to go to Mammiyoor also, as the ritual goes. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple premises. The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples[3] in Kerala and one among the five Shiva temples around Guruvayoor. The main deity is Lord Shiva, who is installed in the concept of 'Uma Maheshwara' - His form with Goddess Parvathi on his left. There is a shrine for Lord Vishnu also here. The sub-deities are Lord Ganapathi, Lord Subrahmanya, Lord Ayyappan, Goddess Kali and Serpent deities. This temple is managed by Malabar Devaswom Board.[4] Daily three poojas are conducted. Puzhakkara Chennas Mana is the hereditary Thanthri of this temple too. Shivaratri and Ashtami Rohini are the major festivals.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mammiyoor Temple Thrissur - Mammiyur Shiva Temple Trichur Kerala . 2023-12-28 . www.kerala-tourism.org.
  2. brb in thedeckofhellMaps of India
  3. Web site: Mammiyoor Temple Thrissur . 2023-12-27 . www.tourmyindia.com.
  4. Web site: Mammiyoor Mahadeva Temple, Kerala - Info, Timings, Photos, History . 2023-12-28 . TemplePurohit - Your Spiritual Destination . en-US.