Thrippalur Mahadeva Temple

Thrippalur Mahadeva Temple
Main Temple Structure
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Palakkad
Deity	Shiva, Krishna, Narasimha
Festivals	Maha Shivaratri, Deepavali, Ashtami Rohini
Location
Location	Alathur
State	Kerala
Country	India
Location in Kerala
Geographic coordinates	10°38′37″N76°34′04″E / 10.643671°N 76.567783°E / 10.643671; 76.567783
Architecture
Type	Kerala style
Specifications
Temple(s)	Three
Monument(s)	1
Elevation	83 m (272 ft)

Thrippalur Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Krishna and Narasimha is situated on the banks of the Gayatri river at Alathur of Palakkad District in Kerala state in India. ^{[1] [2]} References to this temple are found in many of the classics of Malayalam Literature. 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. ^[3] The temple is dedicated to Lord Narasimha and Lord Krishna in addition to Lord Shiva. ^[4] Therefore, the Saiva-Vaishnava glow is a holy abode.

History

Though the history of the temple is difficult to trace, it was once under the control of the Kavalappara Swarupam of Palakkad Kings. ^{[5] [6]}

Temple Architecture

Temple Complex

The temple complex having three main sreekovil for Lord Shiva, Lord Krishna and Lord Narasimha. The two-storey intricate carvings on the shrine of Lord Shiva reflect its antiquity. The Sanctum Sanctorum of Lord Shiva and Lord Krishna are in square shape. The shrine of Lord Krishna has two storeys and the Narasimha is circular (rounda-sanctum). All the three idol of the goddesses facing west. The interior of the temple is covered with polished granite stones. The well-packed small space gives its atmosphere an antique feel. On the east side of the temple, there is a kind of old paintings on the wall that appear to have been built by a devotee of Trippalur Shiva on closer inspection. It believe that these painting are a century old. Those who did this seem to have done a good deal of research on the temple and its legends. The temple has a large pond outside the western temple gate. It is believed that the temple was built to calm the power of Lord Shiva. ^[7]

Temple Festival

Deepavali Vavu is the main festival of Thrippalur Mahadeva temple. ^{[8] [9]}

Sub Deities

• Ganapathy
• Subrahmanya ^[10]

References

1. "Thrippalur - Mahadeva Temple". www.shaivam.org.
2. Volume 8 of Census of India, 1991: Bhārata Kī Janagaṇanā, 1991, Śr̥ṅkhalā 12, Kerala. Kerala, India. Director of Census Operations, Kerala. 1. Vol. 8. Original from the University of Michigan: Director of Census Operations, Kerala. 1993. p. 155.
3. "108 Shiva Temples in Kerala created by Lord Parasurama". www.vaikhari.org. Archived from the original on 5 November 2010.
4. Biju, Mathew (September 2017). Pilgrimage to Temple Heritage. 1 (Issue No. 10 ed.). Kacheripady, Kochi, India: Info Kerala Communications Pvt. Ltd. p. 155. ISBN   978-81-934567-0-5.
5. Title Kavalappara papers Issue 2 of Calicut University historical series Authors K. K. N. Kurup, University of Calicut. Dept. of History Publisher Dept. of History, Calicut University, 1984 Original from the University of Michigan Digitized 9 Aug 2007 Length 162 pages Subjects Kerala (India)
6. Title Varakavi Kanakattȧ Author Kunnath Kunhikanna Menon Original from the University of California Digitized 3 Jun 2009 Length 340 pages
7. "108 Shiva Temples in Kerala created by Lord Parasurama - 70. Truppaloor Mahadeva Temple". www.vaikhari.org. Archived from the original on 5 November 2010.
8. "തൃപ്പാളൂർ ദീപാവലി വാവുത്സവം ഇന്ന് തുടങ്ങും".
9. "തൃപ്പാളൂർ ശിവക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ ദീപാവലി വാവുത്സവം ഇന്ന് തുടങ്ങും – Malayalam Express". www.malayalamexpress.in. Archived from the original on 3 November 2019.
10. "Thrippalur - Mahadeva Temple". www.shaivam.org.