Kandeswaram Temple
Kandeeswarar Temple is dedicated to Shiva, worshiped as Kandeeswarar, and his consort Parvati as Mangalanayagi. It is revered in the 7th-century-CE Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, and is one of the eight temples where Shiva is believed to have removed one of the five heads of Brahma.
मुख्य विवरण · Temple details
- प्रमुख देवता / Deity: Kandeeswarar
- स्थान / Location: Irinjalakuda, Kerala
शास्त्रीय संदर्भ · Scriptural references
- Tevaram
महत्व · Significance
The temple signifies Shiva's victories over demons and is a site of spiritual importance for devotees seeking blessings and protection.
संबंधित कथाएँ · Legends
Shiva is believed to have destroyed eight different demons.
The temple is one of the eight where Shiva is believed to have removed one of the five heads of Brahma.
Nearby temples
- Koodal Maanikyam Temple (1.2 km)
- Karukulangara Narasimha swamy Temple (1.5 km)
- cherumuk temple (1.6 km)
- Cheruthrikkovil Sree Subrahmanya Kshethram (1.6 km)
- parhanapuram temple (1.9 km)
सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ
Which deity is worshipped at Kandeswaram Temple?
Kandeswaram Temple is dedicated to Kandeeswarar.
Where is Kandeswaram Temple located?
Kandeswaram Temple is located in Irinjalakuda, Kerala, India, at coordinates 10.3443, 76.1903.
Which temples are near Kandeswaram Temple?
Nearby temples include Koodal Maanikyam Temple (1.2 km); Karukulangara Narasimha swamy Temple (1.5 km); cherumuk temple (1.6 km).