Peruvanam Mahadeva Temple
Peruvanam Mahadev Temple | |
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പെരുവനം മഹാദേവക്ഷേത്രം | |
Shiva temple at Peruvanam | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Thrissur |
Deity | Shiva |
Festivals | Maha Shivaratri |
Location | |
Location | Peruvanam, Thrissur District |
State | Kerala |
Country | ![]() |
Geographic coordinates | 10°26′14″N 76°12′43″E / 10.4373°N 76.2120°E |
Architecture | |
Type | (Kerala style) |
Creator | Parasurama |
Completed | 12th century |
Specifications | |
Temple(s) | One |
Elevation | 41.37 m (136 ft) |
Peruvanam Mahadev Temple (Malayalam: പെരുവനം മഹാദേവക്ഷേത്രം) is a Shiva Temple situated in Peruvanam of Thrissur District, Kerala, India. The temple is said to be in existence with the origin of Kerala and the advent of Parashurama.[1][2][3][4] It is one among the famous 108 Shiva temples in Kerala, and is the main temple of the old time Peruvanam village. It is surrounded by Bhadrakali and Subramanya temples on the west, a Sastha temple on the north, a Vishnu temple on the east and a Durga temple on the south.
Architecture
[edit]The temple stands on a 7-acre ground surrounded by a compound wall. The structure of Shrikovil (main shrine) is square-type.
Gallery
[edit]- Side View
- Lamps on the Wall
- Balikkallu
- Top of the Temple
- Panaromic view of the Temple
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Peruvanam Mahadev Temple". Guruvayuronline.com. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ "Peruvanam Shiva Temple". OLA. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ "Magnificent spectacle". The Hindu. 18 March 2005. Archived from the original on 5 November 2014. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ "KERALA STATE in SOUTHERN INDIA". Kamit. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
External links
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