Thrikkariyoor Mahadeva Temple
Thrikkariyoor Mahadeva Temple is one of the major temple belonging to Travancore Devaswom Board. Thrikkariyur is considered as the birth place of Sangha Kali and Lord Mahadeva as the original lord of this art form. Here, the deity is Sankaranarayana as Vishnu’s presence is also there.
It is believed that this temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala and is considered to be the last temple installed by sage Parasurama dedicated to Shiva. Thrikkariyoor (Karuvoor or Karaorai), believed to be the headquarters of Adi Cheras kings, is famous for its historical significance and legends. There are many centuries old historical records in Thrikkariyoor.
The Shivling worshipped in the temple is considerably big in height and girth. The darshanam of Thrikkariyoor Mahadeva is towards east.
Location
Nellikuzhi
Main Deity
Lord Siva
Other Deities
Lord Ayyappa, Lord Ganesha, Yakshi, Nanadurga and Sapthamathrukkal (Seven holy mothers – Brahmini, Maheswari, Kaumari, yshnavi, Varahi, Indrani, and Chamunda)
Festivals
Annual festival for 10 days in the month of Meenam (March-April) , Sivarathri, Thiruvathira, Vishu are important festivals.
Main Offerings
Dhara, Ganapathy Homam, Mrithyunjaya Homam.
How To Reach
By Air: Cochin International Airport is 30.3 KM from the Temple.
By Rail: Aluva Railway Station is 31.7 KM from the Temple.
By Road: Kothamangalam KSRTC Bus Stand is 3.9 KM from the Temple.