Thiruvatta Mahadeva Temple
Thiruvatta Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated on the banks of the Manimalayar river in Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala. The temple is referenced in the Vazhappally inscription, which relates to the rule of the Kodungallur Chera king Rama Rajasekhara. This inscription is the earliest available epigraphical record mentioning a Kodungallur Chera king and is written in the Malayalam language.
मुख्य विवरण · Temple details
- प्रमुख देवता / Deity: Shiva (शिव)
- स्थान / Location: Tiruvalla, Kerala
- निर्माण / Built: Treta Yuga
- निर्माता / Built by: Parashurama
- मंदिर लेआउट / Layout: Sreekovil, Mandapam
वास्तुकला · Architecture
Sreekovil (Sanctum Sanctorum), Mandapam
महत्व · Significance
According to folklore, the idol of Lord Shiva was installed by the sage Parashurama during the Treta Yuga.
संबंधित कथाएँ · Legends
Sage Parashurama installed the idol of Lord Shiva in the Treta Yuga.
Nearby temples
- Sreevallabha Temple Moola Sthanam (Chankrothu Madam) (0.6 km)
- Thukalassery Mahadeva Temple (0.7 km)
- Brahmaswom Madam Sree Rama Swami Temple (0.8 km)
- Trikkayil Sree Subramanyaswamy Temple (1.0 km)
- Nedumpallil Sree Badrakaali Devi Temple (1.0 km)
सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ
Which deity is worshipped at Thiruvatta Mahadeva Temple?
Thiruvatta Mahadeva Temple is dedicated to Shiva (शिव).
Where is Thiruvatta Mahadeva Temple located?
Thiruvatta Mahadeva Temple is located in Tiruvalla, Kerala, India, at coordinates 9.3745, 76.5672.
Which temples are near Thiruvatta Mahadeva Temple?
Nearby temples include Sreevallabha Temple Moola Sthanam (Chankrothu Madam) (0.6 km); Thukalassery Mahadeva Temple (0.7 km); Brahmaswom Madam Sree Rama Swami Temple (0.8 km).