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<p> </p> <p>106. Peruvanam Mahadeva Temple</p> <p>Peruvanam Mahadev Temple is a Shiva Temple situated in Peruvanam of Thrissur District, Kerala, India. The temple is said to be in existence with the origin of Kerala and the advent of Parasurama. It is one among the famous 108 Shiva temples in Kerala, and is the main temple of the old time Peruvanam village. It is surrounded by Bhadrakali and Subramanya temples on the west, a Sastha temple on the north, a Vishnu temple on the east and a Durga temple on the south.</p> <p>The main sreekovil is known as Irattayappan as two Shivlings are worshipped here. The main Shivling is 2 feet high and the second Shivling is 0.5 feet high. Both the Shivlings are worshipped on the same peedam or pedestal. The sreekovil faces west. The Goddess Parvati shrine here faces east.There are different sankalpams regarding Irattayappan.</p> <p>Some consider the deity to be Sankaranarayana (Shiva and Vishnu together). There are others who worship him as Ardhanareeswara (embodiment of Shiva and Parvathi in one single form) and yet others to whom He is Umamaheswara (Shiva with his consort Goddess Parvati).Madattilappan sreekovil has a Shivling on a high platform.</p> <p>The sanctum sanctorum here is three storied. This type of chatura sreekovil is known as ‘tritala prasaadam’. This type of sreekovil is very rare. It is believed that this is the tallest sreekovil in South India. One has to climb more than two steps to have darshan of this Shivling. There is a huge Shivling here at the back of a Mukha Mandapam (hall). The sankalpam here is of meditating Shiva.</p> <p> </p>
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<p> </p> <p>Peruvanam Gramam was one of the 64 Gramams or hamlet found by Parashurama Avatar of Vishnu after reclaiming the land of Kerala from the sea. Four Sastha temples at Akmala, Kuthiran, Edathiruthy and Oozath are located on the boundaries of Peruvanam Gramam and Thiruvullakkavu Sastha Temple is located at the centre of the Gramam. Irattayappan is the ‘Grama Adhipathi’ (King) and Thiruvullakkavu Sastha is considered the ‘Grama Rakshakan’ (protector).</p> <p>It is said that the temple was founded by Pooru Maharshi, King Yayati of Hastinapura. Pooru Rishi who was looking for an ideal spot to perform Tapas (intense meditation) found the place where the present Peruvanam temple is located to be ideal. The place was then known as Pooru Vanam or forest. He performed intense penance here. He is believed to have had darshan of Mahadeva here.</p> <p>Another legend has it that Pooru Rishi was traveling around the world with a Shivling that he had discovered in a lake in Badarinath. When he was traveling through the Peruvanam area the Shivling got stuck on the branch of a tree. This Shivling was consecrated at the Madathilappan temple. Yet another legend is that the Rishi worshipped the Shivling atop a tree branch.</p> <p>In ancient times the administration of the temple was headed by Yoga Thiripadi who was elected by Peruvanam Namboothiri yogam. When the last Yogathiripadi died in the 18th century CE, the temple administration was given to Kochi kingdom. The Ootu of the temple was carried out by Paravur kingdom. But when Paravur kingdom merged with Travancore in 1764 CE, the Travancore king claimed the administration over the temple.</p> <p>The temple for a period was under the control of the Travancore kingdom. A peace treaty was signed between Kochi kingdom and Travancore kingdom and as a result, the temple came under the control of Kochi kingdom. The connected between Travancore kingdom and the temple exists even today. Maharaja of Travancore bears the expenses for Utcha Pooja, Pradhosha Nivedyam, Nira Puthiri and Koothu in the temple.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Varnam
<p> </p> <p>The temple stands on a 7-acre ground surrounded by a compound wall. The structure of Shrikovil (main shrine) is square-type which is very rare in Indian temples.The murti of Sage Pooru who founded the temple is located on the south west corner of the inner courtyard (Chuttambalam).</p> <p>After getting down the stairs of Madatthilappan we pay obeisance to the sage.The Upa Devatas worshipped in the temple are Ganapathy, Bilva tree, Dakshinamoorthy, a second Ganapathy (with his trunk twisted right), Manikantan (Ayyappa or Sastha) and Rakteshwari (Goddess Bhadrakali). There is a shrine, of Gosala Krishna, outside the main structure (Chuttambalam) of Irattayappan on the north side. </p> <p> </p>
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<p> </p> <p>The annual Peruvanam pooram is famous throughout Kerala. Mahashivratri is another important festival here.The important festivals and rituals in the temple include Bhagvatha Sapthaham, Illam Nira, Ramayana Masam, Koothu, Laksharchna, Pratishta Dinam, the famous Peruvanam Pooram, Shivratri, Thiruvathira and Uthradam oottu. The entire temple is lit with lamps on the Diwali day. Pradosham falling on every fortnight in a Malayalam month is of great importance.</p>
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<p> </p> <p>Morning Darshan Timings are from 5:00 AM to 10:30 AM</p> <p>Evening Darshan Timings are from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM</p> <p> </p>
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<p> </p> <p>Cherpu, Thrissur, Kerala 680561</p> <p><em>Contact Number : 9633902239</em></p>
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