Sri Mahadeva Temple - Peruvanam
Here the deity is in the form of
Lingam and facing in the West direction.
It is one of the
famous 108 Shiva temples in Kerala.
This temple is built in the Kerala Style of architecture.
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.
Lord Shiva in dual linga
form is the temple's main feature and the Lord is called “IRATTAYAPPAN” which
denotes duality.
The Srikolvil of
Madathilappan is the tallest Srikovil in South India. The
temple stands on a 7-acre ground surrounded by a compound wall.
The structure of
Shrikovil (main shrine) is square-type, which is rare in Indian temples.
Also, the inner courtyard can be reached from two sides, i.e. east and west
while the main entrance lies on the east.
The Irattayappan shrine has
been built on a circular base. Also, the Matatthilappan Temple is situated in the south and consists of three stories. It is one of the most prominent temple
structures in Kerala.
According to the legends, Saint Parashurama established 64 Gramams after reclaiming Kerala from the sea
and Peruvanam Gramam is the 1st and most important among them. It is believed
that the temple was created by 'Pooru Maharshi', the son of the Hasthinapura
King Yayathy, after propitiating Lord Shiva with rigorous penance, and the
name of the place derived from the word "Pooru Vanam". Further, it is
believed that while transporting a big Shivlinga received from a lake near
Badarinath to this place, it happened to stuck in the branch of a tree and the
present Madathilappan Temple has been constructed at this place.
This temple was built in the 12th Century
Temple Timings –
5.00 am to 10.30 am
5.00 pm to 7.30 pm
How to reach the Temple
7 km from Thrissur
Temples Nearby
Thrissur, Sri
Vadukkunatha Temple – 11 km
Guruvayur Temple – 38 km
Triprayar, Sri RamaTemple – 13 km
Tirukkarkudi, Uyyakondan
Thirumalai Temple – 60 km.
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