Sri Siva Temple – Tripangode

 

Sri Siva Temple is located at Triprangode near Tirur in the Malappuram district of Kerala.

It is one of the most important temples to visit in northern Kerala.

The major deity is Lord Shiva's swayambu lingam, which faces west. To the left of Lord Shiva is a shrine devoted to Goddess Parvati.

Within the complex of the temple, there are four other shrines devoted to Lord Shiva. One is referred to as the "moolasthanam," which translates as the Lord's first seat. "Karanayil Temple" is the name of the establishment.

The three stages that the Lord took to kill Yama are symbolized by the other three Shrines.

The temple complex consists of five ponds, three located within the premises.

This temple is famous for having three kinds of sreekovils, or sanctum sanctorum, common in Kerala.

The main shrine is a two-storied one in 'Gajaprishta' shape, literally meaning the shape of the back of an elephant, and is very large in size. It has a southward extension, which encloses the shrine of Goddess Parvati, thus having the concept of 'Ardhanarishwara.

There is a 'namaskara mandapam' in front of the sreekovil, used by the Brahmins for reciting Vedas, Shiva Sahasranama, etc

Lord Ganesha's idol is on the south-western door, facing east.

There are Shrines dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Lord Vettakkorumakan, Goddess Bhadrakali and Lord Ayyappa Swamy.

Timings

4.15 am to 11.30 am

4.30 pm to 8.00 pm

5.30 am – Ganapathi Homam

8.00 am – Uma Maheswara Puja, Navagraha Puja

9.30 am – Snana Abhishekam, Mrutyunjaya Homam, Karuka Homam

11.00 am – Ucha Puja

7.15 pm – Sheeveli

7.45 pm – Truppuka

How to reach the Temple

5 km from Tirunavaya

10 km from Tirur