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Mammiyoor Mahadeva Temple, Kerala
Locality/village : Guruvayoor
State : Kerala
Country : India
Nearest City/Town : Kunnamkulam
Best Season To Visit : All
Languages : Malayalam & English
Temple Timings : 4 AM to 12.30 PM and from 4.45 PM to 8 PM.
Photography : Not Allowed
Mammiyoor Mahadeva Temple, Guruvayoor, Kerala
Mammiyoor Mahadeva temple is positioned in Guruvayoor, Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India. The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is managed by the Malabar Devaswom Board.
Mammiyoor Mahadeva Temple, Guruvayoor,Kerala
The history says that Lord Shiva was once in a severe meditation, Lord Guru and Lord Vayu reached the place near the river Rudratheertha, created by Lord Shiva, to consecrate the deity of Lord Krishna. Understanding the reason for their arrival, Lord Shiva gave them the place and took his place on the opposite side, on the banks of the river. Despite his severe meditation, he helped Vayudeva and Gurudeva, hence the place where Lord Shiva opted was called as Mahimayur (Mahima meaning greatness). Later on, Mahimayur was called as Mammiyoor.
The temple is open for devotees from 4 AM to 12.30 PM and from 4.45 PM to 8 PM.
The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva, facing the east side. Since the form of the deity is Rowdra Bhava, a deity of Lord Vishnu was installed later to reduce the anger of Lord Shiva. Other deities of the temple include Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha, Lord Subramanya, Lord Ayyappa and Goddess Bhadrakali. Besides, Brahmarakshas were also installed in the temple.
By Road
Guruvayoor is 9 kms from Kunnamkulam. Buses, auto-rickshaws, and taxis are available almost all the time to reach the temple.
By Rail
The nearest railhead is the Guruvayoor Railway station at a distance of 1.5 kms from the temple.
By Air
The nearest airport is the Cochin International Airport at a distance of 81 kms from the temple.
