Makothai Mahadevar Temple, Kodungallur

Makothai Mahadevar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located at Kodungallur in Thrissur district of Kerala, India. ^{[1] [2]}

Vaippu Sthalam

It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanars Appar and Sundarar. ^[1]

Presiding deity

The presiding deity in the garbhagriha, is represented by the lingam is known as Makothai Mahadevar. ^[2]

Specialities

Kodungallur was the capital city of Cheras. This place is also known as "Makothai". Very near to this place, Thiruvanchikualam is found, where there is also a Shiva temple. In the east of the shrine of the goddess, the Kannagi temple of Cenkuttuvan is found. ^[2]

Location

This place is located at a distance of 40 km. from Thrissur. ^{[2] [1]}

References

1. பு.மா.ஜெயசெந்தில்நாதன், தேவார வைப்புத்தலங்கள், வர்த்தமானன் பதிப்பகம், சென்னை, 2009
2. மூவர் தேவார வைப்புத் தலங்கள், Muvar Thevara Vaippu Thalangal, கொடுங்கோளூர் / கொடுங்களூர் Kodungkolur / Kodungalur, 6-70-5, 7-4-1