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41. Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple
Shiva Temples by Sage Parasurama
Temple is one among the 108 Siva Temples listed in the Shivalaya stothram and around 700 years old. It is believed that the temple was created by Vilwamangalam Swamiyar. This Temple is Kudumbha kshetram or family moolasthana prathista for many famous Families in Kerala.
Sthalam

 

Cherthala Velorvattom Mahadeva Temple

Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu temple located in Cherthala in Alleppey district in the Indian state of Kerala. Believed to be constructed in the 7th century by Azhvanchery Thamprakkal. According to the legend, Kerala is the land gifted by Lord Parasurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Maha Vishnu.

The installation of the idol of the Lord Shiva was performed by sage Parasurama himself. The Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple is one of the few temples of the state where two Nalambalam and two Flagmast are dedicated. Temple is one among the 108 Siva Temples listed in the Shivalaya sothram; the exact period of installation of this temple is not known. 

This Temple is Kudumbha kshetram or family moolasthana prathista for many famous Families in Kerala.

 
Puranam

 

The Temple has two Nadas ,two Dhawjas and Sreekovils in which Lord Shiva resides in two forms which is very rare in Kerala.

This temple is one among the 108 temples concecrated by Parasurama in Kerala. This temple is considered to be the MoolaKudumbam of many well known Families in Kerala.
Varnam

 

One on the north side known as the Vadakkanappan is considered to be the original pratishta and the pratishta on the south side is a Swayambhoo Vigraham called the Tekkanappan. A Bull is also reared by the authorities in the temple premises as it is considered to be closely related to Lord Shiva.

It is believed that Nirmalya Darsanam in Velorvattom Mahadeva temple can lessen our sufferings and bring prosperity to our lifes. Other subdeities are of Mahavishnu, Shasthavu, Ganpathi, Yakshiamma and Naga Pratishta.The Naga Pratishta is given equal importance in this temple. Shivaratri is being celebrated on a grand scale in this temple. An Eight days festival is celebrated in the malayalam month of Kumbham.
Sevas

 

Velorvattom Mahadeva Temple has its annual festival celebrated in the month of feb-March.

Devotees offer Purakuvilakku, Koovala Mala, Dhara, Sangabhishekam, Mritunjaya Pushpanjali for Lord shiva and PattumManjal and Talichukoda for Naga pratishta. There is also a Vazhipadu named Pitrunamaskaram which is made as an offering to the souls of the ancestors.

The temple is conventionally decorated with plantain, coconut leaves, flowers, leaves, traditional lamps and lights. Melam, the panchavadya, a traditional Kerala temple music performance with five instruments, are performed as part of the festival. Traditional performing arts, music and dance are staged during the period.

The festival ends with Arattu. The utsava murti (procession deity) of the deity is taken out of the temple for ritual bathing on the final day. Caparisoned elephants and melam are part of the ritual.

 
Timings

 

4:30 am to 12:30 pm

5 pm to 8:30 pm
Contact

 

Chethala Rd, Velorvattom, Cherthala, Kerala 688524

0478 281 3466
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