Cheruvathur Mahadeva Temple

Cheruvathur Mahadeva Temple
Temple Entrance
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Thrissur
Deity	Shiva
Festivals	Maha Shivaratri
Location
Location	Kunnamkulam
State	Kerala
Country	India
Geographic coordinates	10°39′31″N 76°04′19″E / 10.6584883°N 76.0719567°E / 10.6584883; 76.0719567Coordinates: 10°39′31″N 76°04′19″E / 10.6584883°N 76.0719567°E / 10.6584883; 76.0719567
Architecture
Type	Kerala style
Completed	Not known
Monument(s)	1

Cheruvathur Sri Mahadeva Temple, located in Kunnamkulam town of Thrissur district of Kerala. The presiding deity of the temple is Shiva, located in main sanctum sanatorium facing east. According to folklore, sage Parasurama has installed the idol.^[1] The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala.^[2] Most of the ancient temples in Kerala have some mythology narrating its origin. Cheruvathur Sri Mahadeva Temple has numerous legends connecting to its popularity to this day. Most prominent legend is that it is one of the 108 Siva temples of Kerala established by sage Parasurama.^[3] Lord Mahadeva in Cheruvathur is worshipped as "Cheruvathurappan" in this temple. The East facing Sanctum sanctorum is placed here in the shape of circular with copper roof.

Location[]

While the Cheruvathur village is in Kasaragod district, the Cheruvathur Mahadeva Temple is in Kunnamkulam of Thrissur District and is presumed to be the presiding deity was at Kasaragod district. From there it can be subsequently replaced near Kunnamkulam. Temple situated in Cheruvathur 1 km away from Kunnamkulam town .^[4]

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Cheruvathur Mahadeva Temple
Nalambalam and Balikalpura
Temple Entrance
Nalambalam
Front view

References[]

^ "Name of Hara encompass; World be free from Suffering - Cheruvathur - Mahadeva Temple". www.shaivam.org.
^ "108 Shiva temples of Kerala - Worshiped by Parasurama Information". www.vaikhari.org.
^ "Welcome to Kerala Temples-108 Siva Temples". www.thekeralatemples.com.
^ "Cheruvathur - Mahadeva Temple - Name of Hara encompass; World be free from Suffering". www.shaivam.org.

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Kozhikode	Azhakodi Devi Lokanarkavu Pisharikavu Valayanad Devi
Malappuram	Alathiyur Hanuman Kadampuzha Devi Kadampuzha Bhagavathy Sree Rama Thirumanthamkunnu Thirunavaya Thrikkavu
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Cheruvathur Mahadeva Temple

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