Kanjiramattom Sree Mahadeva Temple
Kanjiramattam Sree Mahadeva Temple, is an ancient temple situated on the river banks of Thodupuzha River at Kanjiramattam Kara.
Legend has it that Lord Mahadeva in camouflage in the journey with Parvathy came near the river side. Siva and Parvathy sat nearby the hilltop (sailam) after his bath in the river awaiting Parvathy. Parvathy after bath joined Mahadeva in the sailam. The idol of Nandi donated by a devotee is now placed recently in the Mahadeva temple at Kanjiramattam. But a beautiful century old Nandi seen at Karikode Devi Temple confirms the above truth in it. It can be noted that a Nandi can nowhere be seen in any of the Devi Temples in Kerala except at Karikode.
Location
Kanjiramattom
Main Deity
Lord Siva
Other Deities
Lord Mahaganapathy, Lord Ayyappa, Vana Durga & Naga Devatas.
Festivals
Maha Sivaratri
Main Offerings
Abhishekam with Coconut water, Rudra Dhara.
How To Reach
By Air: Cochin International Airport is situated 53.5 KM from the Temple.
By Road: Thodupuzha K.S.R.T.C Bus Station Depot is situated 1.5 KM from the Temple.
By Rail: Kottayam Railway Station is 57.1 KM from the Temple.