Pazhoor Perumthrikkovil, Piravom, Ernakulam, Kerala
Pazhoor Perumthrikkovil is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the town of Piravom in Ernakulam District of Kerala, India. The Temple is considered as Avathara Sthalam of Cheraman Perumal Nayanar. The temple is believed to be built during 12th century AD. It is believed that the work of this temple was done by Perumthachan. The temple is surrounded on three sides by Muvattupuzha River. This Temple is considered as one of 108 Shiva Temples built by Lord Parasurama.
Legends & History
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The Temple
This is Sandhara type temple with cardinal doors on four sides. The plinth and the wall together are of granite stone work and the rest of timber and sheet roof in circular vimana. Dwarapalakas are made of wood. Presiding Deity is Lord Shiva and is facing east. While the main idol of Lord Shiva is made of sand, idol of Lord Ganapati is of Pancha Loha (alloy of five metals), and all other idols of Lord Krishna, Bhagavati, Lord Sastha, Nagaraja, Nagayakshi and Nagakanyaka are in granite. Bhagavati's idol is of mirror type.
Ardhamandapam before sanctum is of square shape. It contains beautiful wooden carvings on the ceiling. Pranala is a typical ornate Kerala type with standing Yaksha bearing at its tip. It has some of the notable examples of old workmanship in wood, illustrating various scenes from puranas and figures from Bhagavata Purana, Ramayana, and Mahabharata. There is a palace like traditional structure outside the temple compound. Considering the structural and mural importance, the temple was declared as protected monument by Kerala State Archaeology Department in 1994.
Pazhoor Padippura is an astrology center linked to Pazhoor Perumthrikkovil temple. A unique phenomenon observed here is that the Muvattupuzha river flowing west from east changes direction on reaching the temple. It retraces its path and flows east for a certain distance before diverting again to north and west. Had the river not changed its course, the temple would have been washed away.
Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 4.30 AM to 10.00 AM and 4.30 PM to 8.00 PM.
Poojas Timings
Five poojas are done daily: Usha Pooja (6 AM), Ethrithu Pooja (7 AM), Pantheeradi Pooja (7:45 AM), Uchchha Pooja (9:30 AM) and Athazha Pooja (7:30 PM).
Festivals
Shivarathri (February/March) is the famous festival celebrated in this temple with much fanfare.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Piravom Bus Stand, 3 Kms from Piravom, 28 Kms from Ernakulam, 29 Kms from Ernakulam Junction Railway Station, 32 Kms from Cochin and 44 Kms from Cochin Airport. Buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws are available from Piravom to reach the temple.
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