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 Temple, Vaikom
Temple, Ernakulam 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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