Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple

Alappuzha district, India

Also known as: வேலோர்வட்டம்വേലോർവട്ടം മഹാദേവ ക്ഷേത്രം

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.[2]

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Key facts

Presiding deityShiva[1]
LocationAlappuzha district, India
StatusActive

Sources

  1. Wikidata Q16133899 — Wikidata
  2. Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple - Wikipedia — Wikipedia