Temples

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Parshuram Mahadev Temple

India

Deity: Shiva

Parshuram Mahadev Temple is a cave Shiva temple located at border of Pali district and Rajsamand district of Rajasthan state in India. The main cave temple comes in Rajsamand district, whereas Kund Dham comes in Desuri Tehsil of Pali district. It is about 100 km away from Pali and only 10 km from famous Kumbhalgarh fort. The place is 14 km from Sadri and 160 km from Jodhpur. Access from lower altitude Sadri side is easier; however, access from Kumbhalgarh, Rajsamand, Nathdwara or Udaipur involves a little trekking downhill from a place designated as parking for the temple. There are 500 stairs to reach the ancient cave from Sadri side.

Pasupathi Temple

India

Founded: 955 CE

Tirupullamangai or Thirupullamangai is a Hindu temple of the Hindu god Siva at Pullamangai, in Pasupathikoil, Papanasam taluk of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams - Shiva Sthalams in the early medieval Tevaram poems by Tirugnanasambandar, a Tamil Saivite Nayanar.

Pokkunny Siva Temple

Palakkad district, India

Deity: Shiva

Pokkunny Siva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated at Vadavannur village of Alathur of Palakkad district in Kerala state in India. The temple is a part of 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Legend has it that Lord Parasurama installed the Shiva Linga at the pond (Perumkulam) in Alathur. The temple was built by the King of Kollamkodu kingdom.

Puliyannoor Mahadeva Temple

Kottayam district, India

Deity: Shiva

Puliyannoor Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu temple. It is located in Puliyannoor in Mutholy panchayath and near Pala in Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala. it is commonly known as “Cheruthil Valuthu Puliyannoor”. The Namboothiri families known as 'Puliyannoor Oorayma Temple Devaswom' administer the temple. It is about 3 km (1.9 mi) from Pala and 13 km (8.1 mi) from Ettumanoor.

Raviswarapuram Siva Temple

Thrissur district, India

Deity: Shiva

Raviswarapuram Siva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva at Kodungalloor of Thrissur District in Kerala state in India. The presiding deity of the temple is Shiva in Raviswara form, located in main Sanctum Sanctorum, facing East. The existence of temple was mentioned in Sangam Literature as one of the major temples under Chera Dynasty. According to folklore, sage Parashurama has installed the idol. It is the part of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala.

Samadhishvara Temple, Chittorgarh

Chittorgarh district, India

Deity: Shiva

The Samadhishvara Temple is a Hindu temple located in the Chittor Fort in Rajasthan, India. It is dedicated to Shiva, who is called "Samadhishvara", that is, "Lord of Samadhi". Epigraphic evidence suggests that the temple was constructed in the 11th century, and was further restored in the 13th and the 15th centuries.

Shivleni Caves

India

Deity: Shiva

The Shivleni Caves in Ambajogai, Maharashtra, India are rock-cut cave monuments which date in King Udayaditya from Paramara dynasty of Malwa. Total excavations were hewn out of rock cut and carved deep inside the hill. The caves include sculptures of Hindu deities like Shiva, Saptamatrukas and Ganesha.

Someshvara Temple, Haranhalli

Karnataka, India

Deity: Shiva

The Someshvara temple at Haranhalli, sometimes referred to as Somesvara temple of Hāranhalli, is one of two major historic Hindu temples that have survived in Haranhalli, Karnataka, India. It is dedicated to Shiva, while the other – Lakshminarasimha Temple, Haranhalli few hundred meters to the west – is dedicated to Vishnu. Both temples reflect a Vesara-style Hoysala architecture, share similar design ideas and features, and were completed in the 1230s by three wealthy brothers – Peddanna Heggade, Sovanna and Kesanna.

Sri Gangamma Devi Temple

Karnataka, India

Deity: Shiva

Sri Gangamma Devi Temple is located near the Kadu Malleshwara temple on 2nd Temple Street, Malleshwara layout, in the north-western area of Bangalore city.

Sri Vetrimalai Murugan Temple

Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Founded: 1926

Sri Vetrimalai Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple located in Port Blair, which is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. This temple, dedicated to the Hindu deity Murugan, is an important Hindu pilgrimage site for the islands. It is a center of festivities during important Hindu festivals through the year.

Thakurbari Temple, Gangtok

India

Founded: 1935

Thakurbari Temple is a Hindu temple located in Gangtok, Sikkim, India, in the heart of the town. It is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Sikkim built on land donated by the erstwhile Chogyal of Sikkim in 1935. The temple houses almost all major deities and has emerged as an important center of convergence for the Hindu community of Gangtok.

Thaliyil Mahadeva temple

Thazhathangady, India

Deity: Shiva

Talikotta Mahadeva Temple or Thaliyil Mahadeva Temple, an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva is located on the banks of Meenachil River on Kottayam - Kumarakom Road in Kottayam District in Kerala state in India. The Keezhtali Mahadeva Temple is one of the important temples in Thekkumkur Kingdom. According to folklore, sage Parashurama has installed the idol of Shiva. The temple is a part of the 108 Shiva Temples in Kerala. The temple is one of the four thali temples mentioned in the 108 Shiva temple sothram The temple houses Lord Shiva in his most angry form. There are sub-shrines for Ganapathi, Ayyappan and Bhadrakali in the temple.

Thirumangalam Sree Maha Vishnu Siva Temple

Thrissur district, India

Deity: Shiva

Thirumangalam Sree Maha Deva Siva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva at Engandiyur of Thrissur District in Kerala state in India. Governed by Kattumadam Devaswam Trust. The presiding deity of the temple are Maha Vishnu and Shiva, located in separate sanctum sanatoriums, facing East. According to folklore, Shiva Linga is swayambhu and sage Parashurama has installed the idol. The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala.

Thiruvaloor Mahadeva temple

Ernakulam district, India

Deity: Shiva

Thiruvaloor Mahadeva Temple is situated in Thiruvaloor kara of Alangad Village, in Ernakulam district. This temple is listed among the famous siva temples in Kerala, India.

Thrikkariyoor Mahadeva Temple

Ernakulam district, India

Deity: Shiva

Thrikkariyoor Mahadeva Temple is located in the town of Kothamangalam in Ernakulam district, on the northern bank of Kothayar river, a tributary of Muvattupuzha river. It is believed that this temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala and is considered to be the last temple installed by sage Parasurama dedicated to Shiva. Thrikkariyoor, believed to be the headquarters of Adi Chera dynasty kings, is famous for its historical significance and legends. There are many centuries old historical records in Thrikkariyoor

Thrikkunnathu Mahadeva Temple

Thrissur district, India

Deity: Shiva

Thrikkunnathu Mahadeva Temple, located in Kanjany in Thrissur district of Kerala. This temple is a classic example of the Dravidian style of architecture. Thrikkunnathu Mahadeva Temple is situated near to Karuvannur River and the presiding deity of the temple is Shiva, located in main sanctum sanatorium facing east. According to folklore, sage Parasurama has installed the idol. The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala.

Tirunettur Mahadeva Temple

Ernakulam district, India

Deity: Shiva

Tirunettur Mahadeva Temple is located at Vyttila village in Ernakulam district. The temple has two main deities, Sri Parameswara and Maha Vishnu. Deities having separate temple complex; Lord Sri Parameswara in the form of Sri Rudra and Maha Vishnu in the form of Vaikundeswara. Both deities are facing east. It is believed that Shiva temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala and is installed by sage Parasurama dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Trinetreshwar Temple

Surendranagar district, India

Deity: Shiva

Trineteshwar temple is a Shiva temple of Pratihara style, located in the Tarnetar village of Surendranagar district, Gujarat. It was built by Mihira Bhoja in the eighth century. The temple is known for its annual fair, Trinetreshwar Mahadev Mela.

Trithala Maha Siva Temple

Palakkad district, India

Deity: Shiva

Trithala Maha Siva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated on the banks of the Bharathappuzha river at Thrithala of Palakkad District in Kerala state in India. References to this temple are found in Aithihyamala of Kottarathil Sankunni and many classics of Malayalam Literature. The place where the idol is worshiped in the temple resembles the addition of sand. Legend has it that the Shiva Linga was made by Mezhathol Agnihothri by using the sand from Bharathapuzha river. Anointing is not performed because it is a Shivling of sand. The Shivalinga sits slightly oblique, as the mother of Agnihotri held on to the force, there was a slight tilt.

Vedapureeswarar Temple, Puducherry

Puducherry, India

Deity: Shiva

Vedapurishvarar Tripurasundari Temple in Puducherry, is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and Hindu goddess Parvati. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is destroyed by French troops and Indian subcontinental peoples in religious riots between Hindus and Christians in 1748 CE. Shiva is worshipped as Vedapurishvarar and Parvati is worshipped as Tripurasundari.

Veeranimangalam Mahadeva Temple

Thrissur district, India

Deity: Shiva

Veeranimangalam Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Narasimha is situated at Enkakkad of Thrissur District in Kerala state in India. The Lord Shiva of the temple is the Shiva Lingam facing west. The temple structure is made kerala-dravidian architecture style and is more than 1000 years old. According to folklore, sage Parasurama has installed the idol of Lord Shiva. The sage Parasurama is the sixth incarnation of Lord Maha Vishnu. The temple is a part of the famous 108 Shiva temples of Kerala and references to this temple (Ambilikkad) is found in 108 Shivalaya sothram.

Vethalan Kavu Mahadeva Temple

Alappuzha district, India

Deity: Shiva

Vethalan Kavu Mahadeva Temple is located at budhanoor near chengannur alappuzha District, Kerala. It is one of the rarest temples in the world where Lord Siva is worshiped as Vethala. It is about 31 km east of the famous Oachira Parabrahma temple.