Aluva Siva Temple | |
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ആലുവ ശിവക്ഷേത്രം | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Ernakulam |
Deity | Shiva |
Festivals | Aluva Sivarathri festival |
Governing body | Travancore Devaswom Board |
Location | |
Location | Periyar |
State | Kerala |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 10°07′00.2″N 76°21′16.7″E / 10.116722°N 76.354639°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Kerala style |
Creator | Parashurama |
Completed | Not known |
Specifications | |
Temple(s) | 1 |
Elevation | 19.37 m (64 ft) |
Aluva Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, and situated on the bank of the Periyar River at Aluva manappuram in suburban Kochi.[1] The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva, located in main Sanctum Sanctorum, facing east. 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 mostly known for the Aluva Sivarathri festival.
References
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ Kunjikuttan Ilayath. 108 Siva Kshetrangal. H and C Books.
- ↑ "108 Shiva Temples in Kerala created by Lord Parasurama". Vaikhari. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
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