Annamanada Mahadeva Temple

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Annamanada Mahadeva Temple
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Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
District Thrissur
Deity Shiva
Festivals Maha Shivaratri
Location
Location Annamanada, Thrissur
State Kerala
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
India Kerala location map.svg
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Mahadeva Temple, Annamanada, Thrissur, Kerala
Geographic coordinates 10°14′05″N76°19′52″E / 10.2348°N 76.3310°E / 10.2348; 76.3310
Architecture
Type Architecture of Kerala
Elevation28.59 m (94 ft)

Annamanada Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu temple located at Annamanada in Thrissur District, Kerala. The presiding deity of the temple is Shiva. The shivling is almost four feet tall and is considered as the Kiratamoorthy in a pleasing mood while giving Pashupatastra to Arjuna. It is considered to be one of the 108 jyotirlinga (108 divine abodes of Lord Shiva). [1] The temple is being administered by the Cochin Devaswom Board.

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References

  1. "Pradakshina - Annamanata". Ola.in. Retrieved 1 March 2020.