Kanjilassery Maha Siva Temple

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Kanjilassery Maha Siva Temple
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Temple and Temple Pond
Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
District Kozhikode
Deity Lord Shiva
Maha Vishnu
Festivals Maha Shivaratri, Ashtamirohini
Location
Location Chemancheri, Quilandy
State Kerala
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
India Kerala location map.svg
Om symbol.svg
Kanjilassery Maha Siva Temple, Chemancheri, Kozhikode, Kerala
Geographic coordinates 11°24′17″N75°44′06″E / 11.404800°N 75.735099°E / 11.404800; 75.735099
Architecture
Type Kerala style
CompletedNot known
Specifications
Monument(s)2
Elevation29.98 m (98 ft)

Kanjilassery Maha Siva Temple is located at Chemancheri village in Kozhikode district, in Kerala, 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.

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Myths & Beliefs

It is also believed that the Kanjilassery Maha Shiva Temple is dedicated to the worship of sage Kashyapa and is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva. The Rudraa is a form of rhyming Shiva in the time of the sacrifice. Kasi, Kanchipuram, Kanjirangad and Kanjilassery are said to have been built simultaneously with Kanjilassery Siva Temple.

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