God
Mahadev is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here deity is facing in East direction and is Swayambhoo.
Goddess
Goddess Parvathi Devi is the consort of Lord Shiva.
Interesting Facts
- The Shiva Lingam in Garbhalaya is covered with a gold plate bearing an image of Ardhanareeswara.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (35°C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (32°C during the day and 23°C during night)Lowest - October to February (29°C during day and 23°C during night)Monsoon season - July to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Chengannur Bus Station |
1 KM | 0479-2452352 |
 Chengannur Railway station |
1 KM | 0479-2452340 |
 Trivandrum International Airport |
117 KM | 0471-2702600 |
Architecture
Mahadeva Temple has a 2 tier Raja Gopuram, Dhwaja Stambham has a metal plated flagpost with deepastambham. This temple built in Kerala style architecture and constructed with great wooden work. This temple has a Mukhamandapam, the roof of the temple and some of the pillars have lavish wood, stucco carvings depicting various stories of ancient epics, Ramayana and Mahabharatha. A rectangular wall around the temple called Kshetra-Madilluka pierced by the gateways, encloses all the shrines of the temple and Chuttuambalam is the outer pavilion within the temple walls.
Religious Significance
One day while the maid servant (Kurathi) of Nayanaru Pillai, was working in this place, she saw blood coming from a stone on which she was sharpening her weapon. This fact was reported to Nayanaru Pillai and Vanghipuzha Thampuran. Vanghipuzha Thampuran on the advice of Thazhaman Potty showered 36 para (measurement in Malayalam) of Neyy (Ghee) on that stone in order to stop the blood. The Thampuran in consultation with Thazhaman Potty and other veteran Brahmins decided to construct a temple there. Based on the plan of Perunthachan, a famous and respected Thachan (carpenter), the temple except the kuthambalam was constructed. Though the temple was constructed in accordance with the plan of Perunthachan, the kuthambalam could not be constructed by any of them. The whole kuthambalam was constructed under the guidance of Perunthachan.
History
This temple was built in 300 A.D., during the 18th century, the temple complex was damaged by fire and later it was renovated. Travancore kings are the contributors of this temple.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 04:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM |
Sevas
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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