Iranikulam Sree Mahadeva Temple

Iranikulam Sree Mahadeva Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictThrissur
DeityThekkedathappan,
Vadakkedathappan, Parvathi, Subrahmanya
FestivalsMaha Shivaratri, Thiruvathira
Location
LocationIranikulam
StateKerala
Country India
Iranikulam Sree Mahadeva Temple is located in Kerala
Iranikulam Sree Mahadeva Temple
Sree Mahadeva Temple, Iranikulam, Thrissur, Kerala
Geographic coordinates10°12′16″N 76°16′37″E / 10.204553°N 76.276883°E / 10.204553; 76.276883
Architecture
TypeKerala style
CompletedNot known
Specifications
Temple(s)Two
Monument(s)2
Elevation38.03 m (125 ft)

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.[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]

See also

Temple Photos

  • Various Photos of Iranikulam Sree Mahadeva Temple
  • South Sanctum Santorium
    South Sanctum Santorium
  • Shivarathri Festival
    Shivarathri Festival
  • South and North Temple
    South and North Temple

References

  1. ^ "108 Siva Temples".
  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". 3 March 2018. Archived from the original on 18 April 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
  4. ^ "108 Shivalaya Nama Stotram - 108 Shivalaya Nama Stothra – Temples In India Information". templesinindiainfo.com.


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