Peruvanam Mahadeva Temple, Cherpu, Kerala

Peruvanam Mahadeva Temple, Cherpu, Kerala

Peruvanam Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Cherpu, a suburb of Thrissur City, in Thrissur 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

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History

The Temple is believed to be built in 11^th century CE. The temple is currently under the joint administration of Cochin Devaswom Board and Travancore Devaswom Board.

The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 5.00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Festivals

Peruvanam Pooram is considered as one of the famous festivals of Kerala. It is celebrated in this temple for the past 1500 years. The more famous Thrissur Pooram is celebrated for the past 200 years only. Brahmotsavam celebrations begin on the Uthara Star day in Masi (February-March) with flag hoisting and ends on the Uthara star day in Panguni (March-April). Tirukarthikai (Nov – Dec) and Maha Shivrathri in (Feb – Mar) are the other festivals celebrated here.

Prayers

Devotees pray for reunion of couples separated for some reason or other, for child boon, for salvation of departed souls, for removal of obstacles in wedding proposals and longevity. Devotees perform abishek with conches (Sangabishekam) for starting new business and projects, for progress in education. Those aged 60, 70 and 80 years arrange Mrutyunjaya Homa for longevity.

Contact

Peruvanam Mahadeva Temple,

Cherpu – 680 561,

Thrissur District, Kerala

Mobile: +91 98478 49283

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 10 Kms from Thrissur Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Thrissur Railway Station, 12 Kms from Thrissur, 12 Kms from Irinjalakuda, 45 Kms from Cochin Airport and 73 Kms from Cochin. The Temple is situated on Thrissur to Irinjalakuda route.

Location