Aluva Mahadeva Temple

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Aluva Siva Temple
ആലുവ ശിവക്ഷേത്രം
Aluva Manappuram Siva Temple Main.JPG
Temple and Temple Pond
Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
District Ernakulam
Deity Shiva
Festivals Aluva Sivarathri festival
Governing bodyTravancore Devaswom Board
Location
Location Periyar
State Kerala
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
India Kerala location map.svg
Om symbol.svg
Mahadeva Temple, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala
Geographic coordinates 10°07′00.2″N76°21′16.7″E / 10.116722°N 76.354639°E / 10.116722; 76.354639
Architecture
Type Kerala style
CreatorParashurama
CompletedNot known
Specifications
Temple(s)1
Elevation19.37 m (64 ft)

Aluva Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, and situated on the bank of the Periyar River at Aluva manappuram in suburban Kochi. [1] The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva, located in main Sanctum Sanctorum, facing east. 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 mostly known for the Aluva Sivarathri festival.

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