Lokanada Temple
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Deity: Lokanatha (Shiva) - लोकानाथ Place: Neyyattinkara Kerala
Lokanada Temple. Dedicated to Lokanatha (Shiva). Located in Neyyattinkara.
- Primary Deity
- Lokanatha (Shiva) / लोकानाथ
- Address
- Vellarada, Neyyattinkara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695505, India
History
The Lokanatha Temple is a Hindu temple located in Puri, Odisha, India, dedicated to the god Shiva as Lokanatha. According to legend, the linga, which serves as the symbol of Shiva, was established as the central icon by the god Rama. A unique feature of this temple is that the linga remains submerged under water, which substantiates the legend that the Ganges river flows through the top of the linga as a stream.
Spiritual Significance
The linga is believed to be constantly submerged in water, representing the flow of the Ganges river through the top of the icon.
- Nearest City: Puri
Unique Rituals
- The linga is always under water.
Associated Legends
- The linga was established as the central icon by the god Rama.
- The Ganges river flows through the top of the linga as a stream.