Aluva Mahadeva Temple
Aluva Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, and situated on the bank of the Periyar River at Aluva manappuram in suburban Kochi.[1] The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva, located in main Sanctum Sanctorum, facing west. According to folklore, sage Parashurama has installed the idol.[2] It is the part of the 108 Shiva Temples of Kerala.[3] The temple is located around 4 km away from Pookad Junction on the route of Pokad - Thoraikadavu Road.[4]
| Aluva Siva Temple | |
|---|---|
ആലുവ ശിവക്ഷേത്രം | |
 Temple and Temple Pond | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Ernakulam District |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festivals | Aluva Sivarathri festival |
| Governing body | Travancore Devaswom Board |
| Location | |
| Location | Periyar |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  |
| Geographic coordinates | 10.1168843°N 76.3535963°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Kerala style |
| Completed | Not known |
| Temple(s) | 1 |
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- Kunjikuttan Ilayath. 108 Siva Kshetrangal. H and C Books.
- "108 Shiva Temples in Kerala created by Lord Parasurama". Vaikhari. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- "Manappuram Sree Mahadeva Temple". Manappuram Sree Mahadeva Temple. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
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