Kilimarathukavu Temple

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Kilimarathukavu Temple
കിളിമരത്തുകാവ് ക്ഷേത്രം
Kilimarathukavu.jpg
The main temple
Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
District Kollam
Deity Shiva
Festivals Shivaratri, Skanda Shashti, Navaratri, Hanuman Jayanti
Governing body Travancore Devaswom Board
Location
Location Kadakkal
State Kerala
CountryIndia
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Kilimarathukavu Temple, Kadakkal, Kollam, Kerala
Coordinates 8°49′44.3″N76°55′14.6″E / 8.828972°N 76.920722°E / 8.828972; 76.920722
Architecture
TypeTraditional Kerala style
CompletedRecords indicate the temple is thousands of years old. Renovated in the 21st century.
Specifications
TempleOne
MonumentAs per traditional vastushastra
Elevation150 m (492 ft)
Website
www.kilimarathukavu.com

Kilimarathukavu Shiva Parvathy Temple is a Hindu temple located in Kadakkal Kollam district, Kerala, India. The temple deities include the cult images of 'Dharma Shastha', and an epithet of Ayyappan is also present within the temple. [1] Kilimarathukavu Temple was taken over by the Travancore Devaswom Board under Government of Kerala in 2011. [2]

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History

Kilimarathukavu temple compound before renovation Kilimarathukavu Old.jpg
Kilimarathukavu temple compound before renovation

Kilimarathukavu Temple is believed to be an ancient temple that was destroyed, leaving only idols behind. [3] A new temple was constructed sometime in the 21st century. [4]

Temple legend

As requested by Parvati, Shiva came Infront of Arjuna disguised as a tribal man, and Parvati as a tribal woman. Same time an asura in the form of a pig was sent by Duryodhana to kill Arjuna. Arjuna and Shiva (in his disguise) shot the monster with their arrows. During the ensuing argument, Arjuna struck the tribal man (Shiva in disguise) with his bow. Parvati stopped him and revealed the man's true identity. Hearing this, Arjuna did the Sashtanga Namaskara, and Shiva gifted him the Pashupatastra and blessed him. Several other Hindu deities, including Ganapathy, Murugan, Shastha, and Anjaneyan, also joined the scene. Shiva, satisfied with Arjuna's devotion told him, "The place where we are now is very sacred, and whoever comes here for prayer shall be blessed". Upon saying this Shiva disappeared and a Shivalingam appeared in his place. Today, the two Shivalingam s in this temple are worshipped by devotees. [5]

Deities

The temple has two Shiva deities: Shiva and Mahanadan. [3]

Festivals

Navaratri Pooja Navarathri.jpg
Navaratri Pooja
Skandha Shashti Skandhashashti.jpg
Skandha Shashti

[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Kilimarathukavu Temple Kadakkal". templesofkerala.org. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  2. ↑ "Welcome to Travancore Devaswom Board – Travancore Devaswom Board" . Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  3. 1 2 ashish (29 May 2020). "Kilimarathukavu Temple in Kerala – Kilimarathukavu Temple Pooja Timing, Location". Religious & Pilgrimage Tour Packages. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Kilimarthukava Temple Kadakkal Kerala". hindudevotionalblog.com. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  5. ↑ "Kilimarathukavu Siva Parvathy Temple". www.kilimarathukavu.com. Retrieved 12 November 2024.

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