Thrikkuratti Mahadeva Temple, Mannar, Kerala

Thrikkuratti Mahadeva Temple, Mannar, Kerala

Thrikkuratti Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Mannar Town in Alappuzha District in Kerala, India. The Temple is situated on the banks of the Pampa River. This Temple is considered as one of the 108 Shiva Temples created by Lord Parasurama.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2022/06/thrikkuratti-mahadeva-temple-mannar-legends.html

The Temple

This is an east facing Temple, enclosed by huge compound walls. Presiding Deity is housed in the sanctum facing east. The antique wooden carvings of the Srikovil (sanctum) is famous for its workmanship. There is a shrine for Lord Krishna, built in North Indian Architecture, in the temple premises. There is a Maha Vilvam tree with uniquely shaped leaves near the pond in the north eastern corner. Circumbulating one round of this tree is said to be equivalent to 3 rounds of Mount Kailas.

There is a wedding hall in the temple premises. There is a special Nada (gate) on east side of the temple compound wall for other religious people, in particular, Muslims, present offerings on daily basis. This practice is believed to be centuries old and an example of religious harmony. The west Nada (Parvathi) will be open for ten minutes during Shivarathri Nritham on Shivarathri day only. All other days during the year it remains closed.

Festivals

Mahashivaratri festival is the most famous festival celebrated in this Temple. The west Nada will be open for ten minutes during Shivarathri Nritham on Shivarathri day only. All other days during the year it remains closed. Sahasra Kalasa Abishekam is a very special and rare puja conducted during 10 days of Mahashivaratri festival. Lord Parasurama and Kroshta Muni, during their worship of Lord Shiva, are believed to have bathed the deity with Sahasra Kalasam or a thousand pots of holy water according to Vedic rites. Now during Mahashivaratri festival days, the Thantri and his team perform this puja. It is a ten day function, each day an offering of 101 Kalasam (100 pots of Silver and one of Gold).

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Mannar Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Mavelikkara, 10 Kms from Thiruvalla, 11 Kms from Chengannur, 11 Kms from Mavelikkara Railway Station, 11 Kms from Chengannur Railway Station, 12 Kms from Thiruvalla Railway Station, 18 Kms from Kayamkulam, 39 Kms from Alappuzha and 119 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram Airport. The Temple is situated on Thiruvalla – Kayamkulam Highway (State highway 6).

Location