Peruvanam Mahadeva Temple

Peruvanam Mahadev Temple (Malayalam: പെരുവനം മഹാദേവക്ഷേത്രം) 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.[1][2][3][4] 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.

Peruvanam Mahadev Temple
പെരുവനം മഹാദേവക്ഷേത്രം
Shiva temple at Peruvanam
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Thrissur district
Deity	Shiva
Location
Location	Peruvanam, Thrissur District
State	Kerala
Country	India
Geographic coordinates	10.4373°N 76.2120°E / 10.4373; 76.2120
Architecture
Type	(Kerala style)
Creator	Parasurama
Completed	12th century

Architecture

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.

Gallery

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  Side View
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  Lamps on the Wall
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  Balikkallu
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  Top of the Temple

See also

• Hindu temples in Thrissur Rural

References

1. "Peruvanam Mahadev Temple". Guruvayuronline.com. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
2. "Peruvanam Shiva Temple". OLA. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
3. "Magnificent spectacle". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
4. "KERALA STATE in SOUTHERN INDIA". Kamit. Retrieved 5 November 2014.

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