Thiruvanchikulam Mahadevar Temple, Kodungallur, Kerala

Thiruvanchikulam Mahadevar Temple, Kodungallur, Kerala

Mahadeva Temple or Thiruvanchikkulam Temple or ThiruvanJai Kalam Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva situated in Kodungallur in Thrissur district in the South Indian state of Kerala in India. The Temple is constructed in the Kerala style of architecture, the temple is believed to have been built during the Chera period in the 8th century. Presiding Deity is called as Mahadevar / Anjaikala Easwarar. It is believed that Lord Shiva lived here along with Parvathi, Karthikeyan and Ganapathy, hence there is no separate Sannathi for Devi Parvathy. The presiding deity Mahadeva is also the family god of Cochin Royal Family who took over the kingdom after the decline of the Chera Kingdom.

The presiding deity is revered in the 7^th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Thevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the Nayanmars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam, one of the 276 temples that find mention in the canon. This is the 266^th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and only one Sthalam in Malai Nadu (Only Thevaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam in Kerala). The temple is maintained and administered by the Thiruvanchikulam Devaswom under the Cochin Devaswom Board.

Legends

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History

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The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 05.00 AM to 11.00 AM and 05.00 PM to 08.00 PM.

Festivals

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Literary Mention

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Prayers

The Dhambathi Puja (puja for couples) performed in the temple in evenings, is considered very important. Then follows the Palli Arai Puja which devotees attend seeking child boon. This darshan also helps reunion among couples separated for some reason or other. This puja is arranged at the request of the devotee with prior appointment and registration. Devotees pray for a happy married life and be blessed with children. Devotees perform archanas with Vilwa leaves and vastras.

Contact

Mahadevar Temple,

Thiru Anjaikalam,

Via Kodungalur – 680 664,

Trissur District, Kerala

Phone: +91 480 281 2061

Connectivity

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