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.

Aluva Siva Temple
ആലുവ ശിവക്ഷേത്രം
Temple and Temple Pond
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictErnakulam
DeityShiva
FestivalsAluva Sivarathri festival
Governing bodyTravancore Devaswom Board
Location
LocationPeriyar
StateKerala
Country India
Aluva Mahadeva Temple is located in Kerala
Aluva Mahadeva Temple
Mahadeva Temple, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala
Geographic coordinates10°07′00.2″N 76°21′16.7″E / 10.116722°N 76.354639°E / 10.116722; 76.354639
Architecture
TypeKerala style
CreatorParashurama
CompletedNot known
Specifications
Temple(s)1
Elevation19.37 m (64 ft)

References

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  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ Kunjikuttan Ilayath. 108 Siva Kshetrangal. H and C Books.[page needed]
  3. ^ "108 Shiva Temples in Kerala created by Lord Parasurama". Vaikhari. Retrieved 6 November 2014.