Iranikulam Sree Mahadeva Temple
The temple is situated in Mala. The Murthi of Lord Siva is a Swayamboo. The temple has two main deities, Thekkadathappan and Vadakkedathappan. Both deities are of Lord Shiva.
History has it that when the governance of the Cheran administration was weakened, the temple administration was numbered. But when the internal squabbles broke out between them, the non-rulers were turned into two groups and made another deity of Lord Shiva (Vadakkedathappan) in separate Sanctum sanctorum.
The murthy of Lord Siva of Tekkedath shrine is swayambhoo and of mud and hence no abhishekam is performed. The Vadakkedathappan pratistha is in Panchaloha Vigraha with Goddess Parvathy and Lord Subramania is not see anywhere. All these three Murthys are in one peetham. Importance is given to Swayamboo Murthy, Thekkedathappan. The puja and rituals are done at Thekkedathappan first and thereafter at Vadakkedathappan.
Location
Iranikulam
Main Deity
Lord Siva
Other Deities
Goddess Parvathy, Lord Subhramania, Lord Ganesha, Lord Ayyappa, Goddess Bhadrakali & Nagaraja.
Festivals
Thiruvathia, Sivarathri & Prathishta-day are the important festive days.
Main Offerings
Malar Nivedyam, Paal Payasam, Koottu Payasam, Kadum Payasam and Vella Nivedyam.
How To Reach
By Air: Cochin International Airport is situated 20.9 KM from the Temple.
By Rail: Angamaly Railway Station is situated 17.8 KM from the Temple.
By Road: Mala KSRTC Bus Stand is situated 6.3 KM from the Temple.