Aluva Mahadeva Temple
| Aluva Siva Temple | |
|---|---|
ആലുവ ശിവക്ഷേത്രം | |
 Temple and Temple Pond | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Ernakulam District |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festivals | Aluva Sivarathri festival |
| Governing body | Travancore Devaswom Board |
| Location | |
| Location | Periyar |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
| Geographic coordinates | 10°07′01″N 76°21′13″E / 10.1168843°N 76.3535963°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Kerala style |
| Completed | Not known |
| Temple(s) | 1 |
Aluva Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, and situated on the bank of the Periyar River at Aluva manappuram of Ernakulam District in Kerala state in India.[1] The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva, located in main Sanctum Sanctorum, facing west. According to folklore, sage Parashurama has installed the idol.[2] It is the part of the 108 Shiva Temples of Kerala.[3] The temple is located around 4 km away from Pookad Junction on the route of Pokad - Thoraikadavu Road.[4]
References
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Kunjikuttan Ilayath. 108 Siva Kshetrangal. H and C Books.[page needed]
- ^ "108 Shiva Temples in Kerala created by Lord Parasurama". Vaikhari. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ "Manappuram Sree Mahadeva Temple". Manappuram Sree Mahadeva Temple. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
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