Pandalam Mahadeva Temple,Darshan Information

Pandalam Mahadeva Temple

26 Jan

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Situated in between Thottakkonam and Mulampuzha villages of Pandalam in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, Pandalam Mahadeva Temple is an ancient hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is oneof the oldest temples out of the 108 Shiva temples consecrated by the great 'Sanayasin Khara Muni'. It is believed that the main idol of the Garbhagriha in this temple was installed by Lord Parasuram.

Location Kerala, Pathanamthitta, Thiruvananthapuram

Legend

It is believed that Sage Parasuram has installed the idol of the garbhagriha. Pandalam Mahadeva Temple is situated on the banks of river Achankovil. Pandalam Mahadeva Temple is one of the oldest temples out of the 108 Shiva temples consecrated by the great 'Sanayasin Khara Muni'.

Architecture

Pandalam Mahadeva Temple is built in Kerala style of architecture. The temple is unique with its natural procession route around the Sanctorum. The temple is located on the banks of Achankovil river.

Culture

The district is the youngest in the State and was formed in 1982. It is home to many of the leading temple, earning it the title "the Pilgrimage Hub of Kerala". The leading temples in the district include Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple, one of the most frequented temples in India.

Darsan Info

">Daily five pooja - Usha pooja, Ethruth pooja, Pantheeradi pooja, Ucha pooja, Athazha pooja

Darsan Dresscode

At Pandalam Mahadeva Temple, Traditional Kerala attire is preferred.

Famous Festival

Annual festival for 10 days in Dhanu (December-Januvary)

Temple Rituals

Pandalam Mahadeva Temple is unique with its natural procession route around the Sanctorum. The river flows touch the feet of Mahadeva Sanctorum, just like Ganges flows from Shiva's 'Jada' (hair). In addition to Lord Shiva the idols of Lord Ganesh (Ganapathy), 'Maya- Ekshi Amma', Lord Ayyappa, Nagaraja (Lord Snake), Lord Subramanian, Brahma Rakshas and Rakshas are also worshipped here. In effect the temple acts as the symbol and replica of 'Kailasam'.

Special Rituals

Pandalam Mahadeva Temple is situated in between Thottakkonam and Mulampuzha villages of Pandalam in Kerala, India. Yearly Kettukazhcha festival is one of the attractions for tourists.