Vezhanganam Shiva Temple

Vezhanganam Mahadeva Temple is believed to be more than 1500 years old. This is the Grama Kshetra (common temple) for 8 karas or villages (Vezhanganam, Choondacherry, Valiyakavumpuram, Thevarupadam, Nariyanganam, Pravithanam, Ullanadu and Kanjiramattam).

Earlier the temple was under Kidangoor Cheruvally Illam and the ownership of this temple was considered as the symbol of rulership over the 8 karas(villages). The place name Vezhanganam is derived from 'Vezhamkanam' which means 'Forest with Elephants'. The presiding deity has been depicted in a Yogi form.

Location

Bharananganam

Driving Direction

Main Deity

Lord Siva

Other Deities

Bhagavathy, Lord Ayyappa, Lord Ganesha, Yakshi, Nagadevatas and Rakshas.

Festivals

Shiv Rathri, Mandalakalam, Thiruvathira, Ramayanam month.

Main Offerings

Rudhrabhishekam, Ashtothara archana, Kadumpayasam, Dhara, Pinvilakku, Ganapathy Homam, Bhagavathy Seva and Neeranjanam.

How To Reach

By Air: Cochin International Airport is situated 72.2 KM from the temple.
By Rail: Ettumanoor Railway Station is situated 27 KM from the Temple.
By Road: Pala KSRTC Bus Stand is situated 8.9 KM from the Temple.