Iranikulam Sree Mahadeva Temple — Attraction in Kerala

Iranikulam Sree Mahadeva Temple is located at Iranikulam, Mala in Thrissur district. The temple has two main deities, Thekkadathappan and Vadakkedathappan. Both deities are Lord Shiva. In the rehabilitation of the temple, the new idol was replaced by a broken statue. The South shrine is generally considered to be the two-level Sanctum sanctorum shrine of Lord Shiva. The presiding deities of north shrine are Lord Shiva, Parvati and Subramanya dwell at the same altar in the sanctum sanctorum facing east.[1] It is believed that this temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala and is installed by sage Parasurama dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is located center of ancient Iranikulam grama (village). Maha Shivarathri festival of the temple celebrates in the Malayalam month of Kumbha (February - March).Iranikulam village is an ancient village and one of the 64 Brahmin villages in Kerala. Iranikulam is famous for its culture. When the governance of the Cheran administration was weakened, the temple administration was numbered. But when the internal squabbles broke out between them, the non-rulers were turned into two groups and made another deity of Lord Shiva in separate Sanctum sanctorum.

Recently discovered 500 years old art house collection from 'Chembari Madom', an old wooden box, known as 'North Pushpakam' is a residence of traditional Brahmin. They are considered to be devotees of Shri Lord Parvati's companionship. This manuscript was placed in Malayala era 639 month of Mithun...

Iranikulam Sree Mahadeva Temple is situated in the state of Kerala, Iranikulam, Mala in Thrissur district. The architecture of the temple is very unique.

There are two shrines here in the temple complex which is believed to be one among the 108 Divya Shiva Kshetrams in Gods own country - Kerala established here by Lord Parshuram.

Shiva is sanctified here with auspicious names as Thekkadathappan & Vadakkedathappan.

The south shrine is adorned by Lord Shiva in the form of linga made by sand. No Abhishekam is performed for the deity. Meanwhile the presiding deities of the north shrine are Shiva, Parvati and Subramanya.Shiva And Parvati Devi are quite visible and are spreading their divine Grace in abundance.

Please note the temple is open from 5.30 am to 9.30 am in the morning and from 5.30 pm to 7 pm in...

Iranikulam Sree Mahadeva Temple is located at Iranikulam, Mala in Thrissur district. The temple has two main deities, Thekkadathappan and Vadakkedathappan. Both deities are Lord Shiva. The South shrine is generally considered to be the two-level Sanctum sanctorum shrine of Lord Shiva. The presiding deities of north shrine are Lord Shiva, Parvati and Subramanya dwell at the same altar in the sanctum sanctorum facing east. It is believed that this temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala and is installed by sage Parasurama dedicated...