Mathur Shiva Temple Explained

Mathur Shiva Temple
Map Type:India Kerala
Coordinates:10.6748°N 76.1153°W
Native Name:Mathoor Mahadeva Temple
Country: India
State:Kerala
District:Thrissur
Location:Kunnamkulam
Elevation M:38.24
Deity:Shiva
Festivals:Maha Shivaratri
Architecture:Architecture of Kerala
Temple Quantity:One

Mathur Shiva Temple is a Hindu temple located in Kunnamkulam of Thrissur District, Kerala, India.[1] It is believed that the Siva linga is Rudrakshasila which is irregular in shape, red in colour and is untouched by the human sculptor.[2] The presiding deity of the temple is Shiva located in main Sanctum Sanctorum, facing West and Lord Parvathi located in same Sanctum Sanatorium, facing East. According to folklore, sage Parashurama has installed the idol.[3] The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala.[4] [5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 108 Siva Temples. The Kerala Temples. 2014-11-06.
  2. Web site: Kerala Temples - Mathur Shiva Temple. KERALA TEMPLE. 18 October 2018. 24 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624020421/http://keralatemples.info/temple/mathur-shiva-temple/336. dead.
  3. Web site: 108 Shiva Temples in Kerala created by Lord Parasurama. Vaikhari. 2014-11-06.
  4. Book Title: 108 Siva Kshetrangal, Author:Kunjikuttan Ilayath, Publishers: H and C Books
  5. Web site: Siva Temple - Mathur. Shaivam. 2014-11-06.