God
Maha Deva is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here deity is facing in East direction, Shiva Lingam is 4 inch length, 12-inch diameter and in semi-circle form. There is a scar mark on the left side on the top of the head and deity is Swayambhu.
Goddess
Goddess Umadevi is the consort of Lord Shiva, who is an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi.
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 (38°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (32°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°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 |
|---|---|---|
 Paravur Bus Station |
10 KM | 0484-2442373 |
 Chalakudy Railway Station |
21 KM | 0477-2253965 |
 Cochin International Airport |
28 KM | 0484-2610115 |
Architecture
Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva Temple is facing in East direction and constructed in Kerala style of architecture. There is a three storied Dwara Gopuram on the eastern side of the temple through which the devotees should enter the temple. The walls of the Sri Kovil are painted with the arts of Ghanadvaras, Panjaras, Toranas etc. There is copper sheet roofing over the Sri Kovil, Mukhamandapa, Namaskar mandapam and there is horizontal wooden work. There are carved wooden figures on the ground floor and they are placed at regular intervals. This temple is built of laterite stone with roof topping built with woods and terracotta tiles.
Religious Significance
Tiru Anjaikalam is a gem among the Shiva sanctuaries of Tamilnadu sung by Saint Sundarar, otherwise called Nambi Aroorar, Thambiran Thozhar (Friend of Lord Shiva). He was conceived in Tiru Navalur in Villupuram locale. At the point when Cheraman went by Tiruvarur, Sundarar stretched out him all neighborliness to him. He made a trip with the lord to numerous Shiva focuses in Chola, Pandya and Kongu locales in the state. He came to Kodungalur in Kerala and stayed with the ruler Cheraman. Proceeding with his voyage, he spread the superbness of Lord Shiva. The inner sanctum houses a plain stone lingam. There is a scar mark on the left side on the top of the head. This marking is attributed to a story. When Shiva and Parvathi appeared before Arjuna in the form of Kiratha and Kirathu (hunter and huntress) Arjuna hit on the forehead of Kiratha which caused the mark. This was due to mistaken identity.
History
Maha dev is built in 8th Century by Cheraman Perumal a legendary Chera king and renovated by 1801 A.D. Chera Kings are the contributors for this temple. During the Mysore expansion by Tipu Sultan towards the south caused a heavy damage to this temple when his solders looted the temple valuable like gold ornaments, murals and destroyed its sculptures in the early 19th century.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 05:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM |
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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