Sree Mahadeva Temple
Parippu Sree Mahadeva Temple is the 27th temple among the 108 Sivalayas created by Lord Parasurama.
The main specialty of this temple is that there are two Balikkalpuras. The temple was renovated by Edappally King in AD 825. The Edappally King was a Brahmin and was known as Madathil Raja. The Parippu region was under Thekkumkoor kingdom and Edathil Raja or the King of Thekkumkoor was a Kshatriya. Madthil Raja and Edathil Raja were rivals but both were ardent devotees of Lord Shiva. In order to make sure that they don't see each other even during their temple visits, two Balikkal Puras were built here.
Location
Parippu
Main Deity
Lord Siva
Other Deities
Lord Krishna, Lord Ayyappa, Lord Ganesha and Bhagavathy.
Festivals
The annual festival (Thiruvutsavam) is hosted in the Malayalam month of 'Meenam' (March/April). Maha Shivaratri and Thiruvathira are other noted festive occasions.
Main Offerings
Dhara, Pinvilakku, Pushpanjali, Payasam and Koovalamala.
How To Reach
By Air: Cochin International Airport is situated 91.2 KM from the temple.
By Rail: Kottayam Railway Station is situated 10 KM from the Temple.
By Road: Kottayam KSRTC Bus Stand is situated 9.8 KM from the Temple.