Mahadeva Temple, Thiruvaloor, Kerala

Mahadeva Temple, Thiruvaloor, Kerala

Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Thiruvaloor Kara of Alangad Village near Aluva in Ernakulam District in Kerala, India. This Temple is considered as one of the 108 Shiva Temples created by Lord Parasurama. It is one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage centers in Kerala.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2022/05/mahadeva-temple-thiruvaloor-legends.html

History

The Temple was rebuilt during the reign of Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma (1857-1924 CE) of Travancore.

The Temple

The temple is facing towards east. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity in the form of Shiva Linga. He is in Rowdra Bhava The Linga is believed to be an Agni Pratistha (with Lord Shiva's third eye open). It is said that the heat emanating from the Linga might be harmful to the devotees. Hence, a pond is constructed in the east direction facing the Linga in front of the East gopuram to cool down the Rowdra Bhava of the Lord Shiva.

The sanctum is circular in shape and has unique carvings of Ramayana. There are shrines for Ganesha and Dakshinamurthy in the temple premises. There is a big Rudraksha tree, situated on the north east corner of the temple. Keezhanikavu, a subsidiary temple of Thiruvaloor Mahadeva Temple, is situated very next to the temple. It houses the idols of Vishnu, Bhagavati and Nagas.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 4.00 am to 11.00 am and 5.00 pm to 7.30 pm.

Festivals

The festival of the temple is in the month of April finishing one day before Vishu. The Aaraattu (Divine Bath) as part of the festival is held at Aluva in Periyar river. Maha Shivaratri is another festival celebrated here with much fanfare.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 8 Kms from Aluva Bus Stand, 8 Kms from Aluva, 8 Kms from Aluva Railway Station, 11 Kms from North Paravur, 14 Kms from Cochin Airport and 30 Kms from Cochin. The temple is situated on Aluva to North Paravur route.

Location