Thrikkalanjoor Sree Mahadeva Temple, Kerala

Thrikkalanjoor Sree Mahadeva Temple is positioned in Kalanjoor, Pathanamthitta district in the state of Kerala, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is popularly known as Thrikkalanjoor Sree Mahadeva temple. The temple is administered by Sankarapurathu Mukkalvattom Devaswom.

Thrikkalanjoor Sree Mahadeva Temple, Kalanjoor,Kerala

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According to the history, the main deity was installed by the Saint Khara, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva and it claims an antiquity of more than 1100 years. It is said that the place was a dense forest are before the ancient temple was constructed. Saint Khara performed severe penance and was successful in pleasing Lord Shiva by his devotion. Saint Khara installed three Shiva Lingas during an auspicious time at three different places equidistant from each other in the east-west direction. The thanthram of this temple is performed by Kullakkada Thamarassery Nambi Madhom.

The temple stands as an excellent example of the traditional Kerala architecture. The walls of the temple are decorated with the mural paintings depicting the stories of Gods and Goddesses. Inside the Mandapa, there is a magnificent idol of Lord Nataraja. The sixty feet tall gopuram and the sacred banyan tree stand as the major attractions of the temple. The sanctum of the temple is constructed in a circular manner.

The temple is open for devotees from 4.45 AM to 10.30 PM and from 5.30 PM to 8 PM.

The annual festival starts in the Malayalam month of Meenam. The festival lasts eight days and on the sixth day, specifically, Indilayappan festival is celebrated. The festival is famous for its Carnatic music renditions. Many great musicians and singers have performed here. Other festivals celebrated in the temple include Mahashivarathri, Ashtairohini, Bhagavatha Sapthaham, Vinayaka Chathurthi, Ponkala, and Pathamudayam.

The major offerings and poojas to the deity in the temple are Ganapathy Homam, Swayamvarachana, Karuka Homam, Eratti Payasam, Ashtothararchana, Bhasmabishekam, Ashtabishekam, Athazha Pooja, Usha Pooja, Ucha Pooja, Deeparadhana and Vigneswara Pooja.

Info on the deity – Specific to the temple deity

The presiding deity of this temple Lord Shiva, in the form of Linga, surrounded by the deities of Swayambhu Sastha, Mannadi Bhagavathi, Maha Ganapathi and other Upadevathas. The deities of Lord Mahasiva and Sastha idols are installed facing each other

By Road

Kalanjoor is 13 kms from Kunnicode. The temple is easily approachable by roads. KSRTC buses ply regularly to the temple. Other road transportations such as taxis and auto-rickshaws are also available all the time.

By Rail

The nearest railhead is the Auvaneswaram Railway station at a distance of 11 kms from the temple.

By Air

The nearest airport is the Trivandrum International Airport at a distance of 86 kms from the temple.