Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu temple located in Cherthala in Alleppey district in the Indian state of Kerala.[2] Believed to be constructed in the 7th century by Azhvanchery Thamprakkal.[3] According to the legend, Kerala is the land gifted by Lord Parasurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Maha Vishnu. The installation of the idol of the Lord Shiva was performed by sage Parasurama himself. The Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple is one of the few temples of the state where two Nalambalam and two Flagmast are dedicated. Temple is one among the 108 Siva Temples listed in the Shivalaya sothram; the exact period of installation of this temple is not known.[4] This Temple is Kudumbha kshetram or family moolasthana prathista for many famous Families in Kerala.
| Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple | |
|---|---|
 The Temple - Long view | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Alleppey |
| Deity | Thekkanappan, Vadakkanappan[1] |
| Festivals | Painkuni Festival Shivaratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Cherthala |
| State | Kerala |
| Country | India |
  Location within Kerala | |
| Geographic coordinates | 9°41′40″N 76°19′40″E / 9.694557°N 76.3277438°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Kerala Traditional |
| Completed | 7th Century |
| Temple(s) | 2 |
Location edit
The temple is located in Cherthala town. One kilometer away from Cherthala KSRTC bus stand is on the bypass to the national highway.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Biju, Mathew (September 2017). Pilgrimage to Temple Heritage. Vol. 1 (Issue No. 10 ed.). Kacheripady, Kochi, India: Info Kerala Communications Pvt. Ltd. p. 155. ISBN 978-81-934567-0-5.
- ^ "Alappuzha District Siva Temples - Kerala - Talukwise listing of Mahadevar Ambalam".
- ^ Kottaaraththil Sankunni (30 June 2015). Aithihyamaala: The Garland of Legends' from Kerala. Hachette India. pp. 370–. ISBN 978-93-5009-763-2. The Thambraakkal of Aazhvaanchery had a temple in a place called Velorvattom in Cherthala district of Thiruvithaamkoor. Since this temple had a lot of landed property, the Thambraakkal entrusted the Devaswum affairs to the care of the rich ...
- ^ Biju, Mathew (September 2017). Pilgrimage to Temple Heritage. Vol. 1 (Issue No. 10 ed.). Kacheripady, Kochi, India: Info Kerala Communications Pvt. Ltd. p. 155. ISBN 978-81-934567-0-5.