Perumparampu Sri Mahadeva Temple

Last updated

Perumparampu Sri Mahadeva Temple
Perumparampu Sri Mahadeva Temple Tower.jpg
West Tower
Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
District Malappuram
Deity Shiva
Festivals Maha Shivaratri
Location
Location Edappal
State Kerala
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
Geographic coordinates 10°48′11″N75°59′45″E / 10.803108°N 75.9958814°E / 10.803108; 75.9958814
Architecture
Type Kerala style
CompletedReconstructed in 2010
Monument(s)1
Website
Perumparampu

Perumparampu Sri Mahadeva Temple is located at Edappal in Malappuram district. The main deity of the temple is Shiva in the sanctum sanctorum facing west. [1] It is believed that this temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala and is installed by sage Parasurama dedicated to Shiva. [2] [3] [4] The temple is located around 3km away from Edappal on the route of Edappal - Parappuram - Ayankalam Road. The main sanctum santorium is two storey building shape of square in Kukkudakruthy styled and is centuries old. Sri Parashurama is believed to have started this shiva lingam at ancient Paraparampu village.

Contents

See also

Temple images

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anandavalleeshwaram Sri Mahadevar Temple</span> Hindu temple in Kerala, India

Anandavalleeswaram Sri Mahadevar Temple in Kollam city is one of the ancient Hindu temples in Kerala, India. Lord Siva and Goddess Anandavally are the main deities of the temple. According to folklore, sage Parashurama has installed the idol of Lord Shiva. The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala. It is located at Anandavalleeswaram, a major neighborhood of Kollam city, that comes to the west side of Kollam Collectorate.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mathur Shiva Temple</span> Shiva temple in Kerala, India

Mathur Shiva Temple is a Hindu temple located in Kunnamkulam of Thrissur District of India. It is believed that the Siva linga is Rudrakshasila which is irregular in shape, red in colour and is untouched by the human sculptor. The presiding deity of the temple is Shiva located in main Sanctum Sanctorum, facing West and Lord Parvathi located in same Sanctum Sanatorium, facing East. According to folklore, sage Parashurama has installed the idol. The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ashtamangalam Siva Temple</span> Hindu temple in Thrissur district, Kerala, India

Ashtamangalam Siva Temple is located in the city of Thrissur at Ashtamangalam in Thrissur district. The presiding deity of the temple is Shiva, located in separate sanctum sanatoriums, facing east. It is believed that this temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala and is installed by sage Parasurama dedicated to Shiva. The temple is located near Karyattukara on the Laloor road. Shivarathri festival of the temple celebrates in the Malayalam month of Kumbha.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Iranikulam Sree Mahadeva Temple</span> Hindu temple in India

Iranikulam Sree Mahadeva Temple is in Iranikulam, Mala in Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala. The temple has two main deities, Thekkadathappan and Vadakkedathappan, both versions of Shiva. The south shrine is generally considered to be the shrine of Shiva. The presiding deities of the north shrine are Shiva, Parvati and Subramanya. It is believed that this temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala and is installed by sage Parasurama dedicated to Shiva.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kainoor Shiva Temple</span> Hindu temple in Thrissur district, Kerala, India

Kainoor Shiva Temple is located at Kainoor village in Thrissur district. The temple preceding deity is Shiva in the sanctum sanctorum facing east. It is believed that this temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala and is installed by sage Parasurama dedicated to Shiva. Maha Shivarathri festival of the temple celebrates in the Malayalam month of Kumbha. In ancient days Murajapam was conducting daily in Kainoor Shiva Temple. On the east, there is an imposing gopuram (tower) and it's recently built. The temple is located in center of Kainoor grama (village), on the Thrissur - Manamangalam - Puthur route, on the bank of Manali river, a tributary of Karuvannur puzha.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chowara Chidambaraswamy Temple</span> Hindu temple in India

Chowara Chidambaraswamy Temple is located at Chowara in Ernakulam district. The presiding deities of north shrine are Shiva in the form of Nataraja, in the sanctum sanctorum facing east. It is believed that this temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala and is installed by sage Parasurama dedicated to Shiva. Maha Shivarathri festival of the temple celebrates in the Malayalam month of Kumbha.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tirunettur Mahadeva Temple</span> Hindu temple in India

Tirunettur Mahadeva Temple is located at Vyttila village in Ernakulam district. The temple has two main deities, Sri Parameswara and Maha Vishnu. Deities having separate temple complex; Lord Sri Parameswara in the form of Sri Rudra and Maha Vishnu in the form of Vaikundeswara. Both deities are facing east. It is believed that Shiva temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala and is installed by sage Parasurama dedicated to Lord Shiva.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Panayur Palur Shiva Temple</span> Hindu temple in India

Panayur Shiva Temple is located at Vaniyamkulam village in Palakkad district, in Kerala, India. The presiding deity of the temple is Shiva, located in main Sanctum Sanctorum, facing East. According to folklore, sage Parashurama has installed the idol. It is the part of the 108 Shiva Temples of Kerala. The temple is located around 4 km away from Vaniyamkulam village on the route of Vaniyamkulam - Vallappuzha Road. The main sanctum santorium is in square shape in kukkudakruthi styled.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kollam Rameswaram Mahadeva Temple</span> Hindu temple in India

Kollam Rameswaram Mahadeva Temple is located in the city of Kollam City in Kollam district, in Kerala, India. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Rameswara facing west. It is believed that Kollam Rameswaram Mahadeva Temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala and is installed by sage Parasurama dedicated to Shiva It is one of the two Rameswaram temples in 108 Shivalaya Sothram. The Amaravila Rameshwaram Sri Mahadeva Temple is the second Rameshwaram Temple. The temple is located in the village of Amaravila in Thiruvananthapuram District.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Amaravila Rameswaram Sri Mahadeva Temple</span> Ancient Hindu temple in Kerala, India

Amaravila Rameswaram Sri Mahadeva Temple , an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva is situated on the banks of the Neyyar (river) at Amaravila of Neyyattinkara (tehsil) in Thiruvananthapuram District in Kerala state in India. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Rameswara facing west. It is believed that Amaravila Rameswaram Sri Mahadeva temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala and is installed by sage Parasurama dedicated to Shiva. The temple is located 6 km away from Neyyattinkara town in Amaravila village.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Muttichur Kallattupuzha Sri Maha Siva Temple</span> Hindu temple in Kerala, India

Muttichur Kallattupuzha Sri Maha Siva Temple, located in Anthikad in Thrissur district of Kerala. This temple is a classic example of the Kerala style of architecture. Kallattupuzha Temple is situated on the banks of the Karuvannur River and the presiding deity of the temple is Shiva, located in main sanctum sanatorium, facing west. According to folklore, sage Parashurama has installed the idol. The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Thrikkunnathu Mahadeva Temple</span> Hindu temple in Kerala, India

Thrikkunnathu Mahadeva Temple, located in Kanjany in Thrissur district of Kerala. This temple is a classic example of the Dravidian style of architecture. Thrikkunnathu Mahadeva Temple is situated near to Karuvannur River and the presiding deity of the temple is Shiva, located in main sanctum sanatorium facing east. According to folklore, sage Parasurama has installed the idol. The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cheruvathur Mahadeva Temple</span> Hindu temple in Kerala, India

Cheruvathur Sri Mahadeva Temple, located in Kunnamkulam town of Thrissur district of Kerala. The presiding deity of the temple is Shiva, located in main sanctum sanatorium facing east. According to folklore, sage Parasurama has installed the idol. The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala. Most of the ancient temples in Kerala have some mythology narrating its origin. Cheruvathur Sri Mahadeva Temple has numerous legends connecting to its popularity to this day. Most prominent legend is that it is one of the 108 Siva temples of Kerala established by sage Parasurama. Lord Mahadeva in Cheruvathur is worshipped as "Cheruvathurappan" in this temple. The East facing Sanctum sanctorum is placed here in the shape of circular with copper roof.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kadachira Sri Thrikkapalam Siva Temple</span> Hindu temple in Kerala, India

Kadachira Sri Thrikkapalam Siva Temple, is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated on the banks of the Anjarakandi River at Peralassery of Kannur District in Kerala state in India. The temple is the abode of Dakshinamurthy. The unique feature of the temple is that there are two idols of equally important in two facets. The both deity of Thrikkapalam temple is Dakshinamurthy and are located in separate sanctum sanctorums facing east. According to folklore, sage Parasurama has installed the idol and the temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala. This is one of the three Thrikkapaleeswaram temples mentioned in 108 Shiva temples sothram and other two temples situated in Niranam in Pathanamthitta district and Nadapuram in Kozhikode district.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nadapuram Iringannur Siva Temple</span> Hindu temple in Kerala, India

Nadapuram Iringannur Siva Temple, is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated at Iringannur village of Kozhikkode District in Kerala state in India. The temple deity of Iringannur Siva temple is Dakshinamurthy and are located in separate sanctum sanctorums facing east. According to folklore, sage Parasurama has installed the idol and the temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala. This is one of the three Thrikkapaleeswaram temples mentioned in 108 Shiva temples sothram and other two temples situated in Niranam in Pathanamthitta district and Kadachira in Kannur district.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kattakampal Temple</span> Hindu temple in India

Kattakampal Temple is located at Kattakampal village in Thrissur district. The main deity of the temple is Shiva in the Sanctum sanctorum facing east. But temple is famous for Kattakampal Bhagavathy in the separate Sanctum sanctorum facing west. It is believed that this temple is one of the 108 Shiva Temples of Kerala and is installed by sage Parasurama dedicated to Shiva. According to legends the Kattakampal temple is considered as 2000 years old. Temple is famous for the annual Pooram celebrations. The ten days festival finishes on Pooram day in the Malayalam month of Medam. The major highlight of the pooram festival is the Kali - Darika War and Darika Vadham.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Thiruvatta Mahadeva Temple</span> Hindu temple in Kerala, India

Thiruvatta Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated on the banks of the Manimalayar (river) in Thiruvalla of Pathanamthitta District in Kerala state in India. Reference to this temple is found in Vazhappally inscription relates to the rule of Kodungallur Chera king Rama Rajasekhara and temple at Vazhappally. It is the earliest available epigraphical record mentioning a Kodungallur Chera king and written in Malayalam language. According to folklore, sage Parashurama has installed the idol of Lord Shiva in the Treta Yuga. The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala.

Pananchery Mahadeva Temple is located at Mudikkode, Thrissur district, Kerala. The head deity is Shiva in the sanctum sanctorum facing west. It is believed that this temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala and is installed by sage Parasurama dedicated to Shiva.

Avanoor Sreekanteswaram Mahadeva is located at Avanur, Thrissur district, Kerala. The presiding deity of the temple is Shiva. It is believed that this temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala and is installed by sage Parasurama dedicated to Shiva.

Maniyoor Mahadeva Temple is located at Vatakara-Maniyur Road, Ambalamukku, Palayad, Maniyur, Kozhikode district, Kerala. The presiding deity of the temple is Shiva. The main deity is of Rudrakshasila. It is giving darshan towards west. It is believed that this temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala and is installed by sage Parasurama dedicated to Shiva.

References

  1. "108 Siva Temples". Thekeralatemples.com. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
  2. Kunjikuttan Ilayath. 108 Siva Kshetrangal. H and C Books.[ page needed ]
  3. "108 Shiva Temples created by Lord Parasurama in Kerala – Sanskriti - Hinduism and Indian Culture Website". Sanskrtimagazine.com. 3 March 2018. Archived from the original on 18 April 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
  4. "108 Shivalaya Nama Stotram - 108 Shivalaya Nama Stothra – Temples In India Information". Templesinindiainfo.com. Retrieved 1 December 2018.