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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Chengannur Mahadeva Temple, Alappuzha, Kerala

Chengannur Mahadeva Temple, Alappuzha, Kerala
Chengannur Mahadeva Temple is a prominent Hindu Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the town of Chengannur in the South Indian state of Kerala. It is also called as Chengannur Bhagavathy Amman Temple. The temple is located in the heart of Chengannur Town on the southern banks of Pamba River. This temple is considered as one of the major Shiva temples in Kerala counted along with the Ettumanoor Mahadevar Temple, Kaduthruthy Mahadeva TempleVaikom TempleErnakulam Shiva Temple and Vadakkunathan temple. This Temple is considered as Avathara Sthalam of Viralminda Nayanar, one of the celebrated 63 Nayanmars.



The temple is popularly counted as one of the major Bhagavathy temples in Kerala. The temple celebrates a rare menstruation festival for Bhagavathy, called Thriputharattu, during when the temple is closed for three days during the irregular menstruation of the deity. It is believed that the temple is also associated with the great epic Mahabharata. Chengannur has been derived from the word Tiruchenkunroor. The temple was built according to the architectural design developed by Perumthachan.



There are five daily poojas done in temple, three Sarabalis for Lord Shiva and three for Bhagavathy. Tantric worship is done by Thazhaman. The yearly festival is celebrated during the December–January which lasts 28 days. Chengannur is considered one of the 32 Namboothiri villages in Kerala. Chengannur, is also known as the Gateway to Sabarimala Temple. The temple is presently administered by Travancore Devasom Board.



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History
The temple is considered as one of the oldest Temples in Kerala. It is believed to be built in 300 A.D. It is also believed to have been designed by a legendary figure in Kerala’s folklore, master architect Perumthachan. A large portion of the temple was reduced to ashes in a fire in the 18th century, rebuilt later by Sthapathis from Thanjavur.
The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The Temple opens daily at 3:50 AM. Worship timings are from 04:30 AM to 11:30 AM in the morning and from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the evening.
Poojas
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Festivals
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Prayers
Many people are believed to have been cured of problems of infertility, marital issues and even irregular periods, by praying to the Bhagwathi (Goddess Parvathi) during Thripputhu Aarattu.
Contact
Sree Mahadeva Temple,
Chengannur – 689 121
Alappuzha District, Kerala
Phone: +91 479 245 0555

Connectivity
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