Peruvanam Mahadev Temple (Malayalam: പെരുവനം മഹാദേവക്ഷേത്രം) is a Shiva Temple situated in Peruvanam of Thrissur District, Kerala, India. The temple is said to be in existence with the origin of Kerala and the advent of Parashurama.[1][2][3][4] It is one among the famous 108 Shiva temples in Kerala, and is the main temple of the old time Peruvanam village. It is surrounded by Bhadrakali and Subramanya temples on the west, a Sastha temple on the north, a Vishnu temple on the east and a Durga temple on the south.

Temple

The temple stands on a 7-acre ground surrounded by a compound wall. The structure of Shrikovil (main shrine) is square-type.

It is said that a sage named puru did penance here, as the region was a forest (vanam) it got the named 'peruvanam'.

There main deity is Shiva, also known as erattayappan as there are two shivaling in the peetham (one larger than the other). Goddess Parvatiworshipped is behind erattayappan in the same Sanctum sanctorum. There is a 120 feet tall sreekovil dedicated to Madathilappan.

The temple is site for the famous and ancient Peruvanam Pooram where 19 deities from other temples come to pay tributes to erattayappan.

  • Side view
    Side view
  • Lamps on the wall
    Lamps on the wall
  • Balikk
    Balikk
  • Top of the temple
    Top of the temple
  • Panaromic view of the temple
    Panaromic view of the temple

See also

References

  1. ^ "Peruvanam Mahadev Temple". Guruvayuronline.com. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
  2. ^ "Peruvanam Shiva Temple". OLA. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
  3. ^ "Magnificent spectacle". The Hindu. 18 March 2005. Archived from the original on 5 November 2014. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
  4. ^ "KERALA STATE in SOUTHERN INDIA". Kamit. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peruvanam_Mahadeva_Temple
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