Annamanada Mahadeva Temple
Annamanada Mahadeva Temple is one among the 108 Shivalayas created by Parasurama. Annamanada Mahadeva temple is located near the bank of Chalakudi River.
The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva. The Shivling is almost four feet tall and is considered as the Kiratamoorthy in a pleasing mood while giving Pashupatastra to Arjuna.
The main peculiarity of this temple is the sinking valiya balikkallu. The sinking of the valiabalikkal is attributed to the traditional explanation that it was ordained by the Lord for affording clear darshan from outside the naalambalam to the untouchable Pakkanar or to Perumthachan of the legendary Parayi petta Panthirukulam. The namaskaramandapa which is usually present in all the Mahakshetras is conspicuous by its absence.
Location
Koratty
Main Deity
Lord Siva
Other Deities
Lord Ganapati, Goddess Parvathi, Lord Vishnu, Lord Ayyappa, Lord Goshala Krishna, Goddess Durga, Lord Narasimha Moorthy & Goddess Bhadrakali.
Festivals
The annual festival is held for 10 days, in the Malayalam month of Kumbham.
Main Offerings
Jaladhara, ney-payasam, Sharkara-Thulabharam, Appam, pushpanjali and Oil for lamp.
How To Reach
By Air: Cochin International Airport is situated 19 KM from the Temple.
By Rail: Chalakudy Railway Station is situated 12.3 KM from the Temple.
By Road: Chalakudy KSRTC Bus Stand is situated 10.5 KM from the Temple.