Tirunettoor Mahadeva Temple — Attraction in Kerala

This temple is by far , one of the most peaceful and powerful temples in Kochi city. The main deities here are Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu placed inside separate temple complexes. The Lord Shiva is in the form of Santha Moorthy seated on a lotus. Inside, one can find Mahaganapathi with Saraswathy and Lord Murugan as well as a swaymbhu Kiratha moorthy. Outside, one can find Ganapathi under a peepal tree, Lord Ayyappan, Yogishwaran and Gulikan together. The Lord Vishnu here is in the form of ‘Vadathevar’. Mainly dedicated for ancestors’s rituals, one can offer ‘bali tharpanam’ every day here. Outside there is Sri Krishna and Nagadevas. There is a huge pond in front filled with lots of fish. It’s believed that one can make any wish come true once a special diya is offered here to Lord Shiva for 21 consecutive Mondays. The main priest and all those assisting here treats every...

Thirunettor Mahadeva temple is dedicated to two main deities of the Hindu pantheon lord Siva and Lord Vishnu. Besides the idol of these main deities, the temple also houses idol of lord Yogeeswara, Sreekrishna, elephant god Ganapathi, Subrahmanya, goddess Saraswathy, Gulikan and serpent god. 'Thanthram', the right to offer poojas in the temple is held by members of Puliyannor Illam, a famous local brahmin family. The poojas are conducted three times a day...

Words will not do justice in capturing the experience in the temple. A slice of heritage - the Siva temple stands in green verdant surroundings. Feeling blessed to have Darshanam of Lord Siva. Lord Krishna temple is adjacent to this temple - such a special feeling to be in the temple. The whole place has beach sand which left us surprised. A must visit temple not known to...