Ezhava Siva

Aruvippuram, India

Also known as: एझावा शिवाএঝাভা শিভাଏଜାଭା ଶିବ

Ezhava is a community found in Kerala. Shiva is a Hindu god. Siva idol was consecrated by social reformer Sree Narayana Guru at Aruvippuram, in 1888.The term "Ezhava Siva" refers to a tongue-in-cheek reply given by Sree Narayana Guru when questioned by a group of Brahmins about the legitimacy of a non Brahmin consecrating a temple.[2]

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Key facts

Presiding deityShiva[1]
LocationAruvippuram, India
StatusActive

Sources

  1. Wikidata Q17050148 — Wikidata
  2. Ezhava Siva - Wikipedia — Wikipedia