God
Sri Mahadeva is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The Linga is adorned with Chandrakala (crescent), three eyes, nose and four hands with Saiva abharanams(ornaments) in the form of ‘Anky’ in pure gold. Here Lord measures 6 feet in height and installed by Rishi Parasurama.
Interesting Facts
- The Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is one of the three powerful Shiva temples of Kerala. The other two temples which fall in this list are Ettumanoor Siva Temple and Kaduthuruthy Thaliyil Mahadeva Temple.
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 (42°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October
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 |
|---|---|---|
 Vaikom Bus Station |
1 KM | 04829-221210 |
 Thuravoor Railway Station |
13 KM | 139 |
 Cochin International Airport |
56 KM | 0484-2610115 |
Architecture
Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is facing in East direction and constructed in Kerala style of architecture. This temple has four Gopuras on all the four sides, Dhwaja Stambham is covered with Golden flag staff and measures in 317 feet height. The Sreekovil is round in shape roofed with copper sheets and with two chambers, the Garbha Griha (Sanctum Santorium) the second chamber is built completely in stone including the roof in a square shape. This temple has a Namaskara Mandapa and the Mukha mandapam is infront of the oval shaped chamber. The outer walls are decorated nicely with paintings of puranic stories and wooden sculptures, the temple's engraved wall painting is 15 and 18 centuries old. This temple is constructed with wood and deity is madeup of Black stone.
Religious Significance
Lord Shiva gave three Shiva Lingam to Kharasura. He gave him these lingams to attain myoksha. Kharasura was carrying one Shiva Lingam on his right hand, one in the left hand and one was hung from his neck. When the demon was returning from the Himalayas to south he felt tired. Hence, he kept the Lingams on the ground and sat to rest. When he got up he could not lift the Lingams. A voice from the sky said that the Lingams will stay there and help people to attain myoksha. Thus, after attaining myoksha, Kharasura gave the responsibility of the Lingams to saint Vyaghrapada and left the place. The Lingam which was in the demon’s right hand is at Vaikom. The Lingam which was in the left hand is at Ettumannoor and the one which was hung in the neck is at Kaduthuruthy.
History
This temple was built in 11th Century by Saint Parasurama and renovated in 15th and 18th centuries.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 05:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM |
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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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