THIRUVANCHIKULAM SHIVA TEMPLE
God's own country, Kerala, on one hand offers tourists with mesmerizing hill stations and on the other hand it has many wonderful temples having both historical and spiritual importance. The Thiruvanchikulam Shiva Temple is one among them. The temple of Thiruvanchikulam Shiva temple is at a distance of about 30 kms from Thrissur, Kerala. Located at Kodungallur, the temple was built many centuries ago.
There are a number of stories making up the history of the temple. One among them is something like this: Two very close friends, Saint Sundarmoorty Narayan and Cheraman Perumal worshipped Lord Shiva leading to eternal bliss. They reached the abode of Shiva, Kailas by Narayan riding a 1000-tusked elephant and Perumal a blue horse.
Both of them have shrines in the temple. This event took place on the Swati day in the month of Karkidakam (July-August) and hence special poojas are performed in yhe temple on that particular day. On the left side of the entrance there is a beautiful stone carving of Shiva and Parvati. There is a scar mark on left side on the top of the head which was caused by Arjun as a result of mistaken identity.
There is yet another story winding the temple. Umamaheshwara once appeared to this place where Vasuki, the Serpent God, stood guarding. The 4-inch length, 12 inch diameter and in semicircle form the Lingam here is said to have been self-incarnating. Vasuki was taken in a palm-leaf umbrella by a Brahmin to his Mana (home),six kilometers east of the Mahadeva Temple, for worship with the blessings of Umamaheshwara. Later this Brahmin family became rich and their Mana became famous as Pampummekkatt (serving of snake) Mana. From then it has become very famous for serpent Gods. People from all over Kerala and beyond visit here for the solution of problems connected with serpents.
The most important festival in the Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva temple is the Shivarathri day, in the month of Kumbam (February/March).
God's own country, Kerala, on one hand offers tourists with mesmerizing hill stations and on the other hand it has many wonderful temples having both historical and spiritual importance. The Thiruvanchikulam Shiva Temple is one among them. The temple of Thiruvanchikulam Shiva temple is at a distance of about 30 kms from Thrissur, Kerala. Located at Kodungallur, the temple was built many centuries ago.
There are a number of stories making up the history of the temple. One among them is something like this: Two very close friends, Saint Sundarmoorty Narayan and Cheraman Perumal worshipped Lord Shiva leading to eternal bliss. They reached the abode of Shiva, Kailas by Narayan riding a 1000-tusked elephant and Perumal a blue horse.
Both of them have shrines in the temple. This event took place on the Swati day in the month of Karkidakam (July-August) and hence special poojas are performed in yhe temple on that particular day. On the left side of the entrance there is a beautiful stone carving of Shiva and Parvati. There is a scar mark on left side on the top of the head which was caused by Arjun as a result of mistaken identity.
There is yet another story winding the temple. Umamaheshwara once appeared to this place where Vasuki, the Serpent God, stood guarding. The 4-inch length, 12 inch diameter and in semicircle form the Lingam here is said to have been self-incarnating. Vasuki was taken in a palm-leaf umbrella by a Brahmin to his Mana (home),six kilometers east of the Mahadeva Temple, for worship with the blessings of Umamaheshwara. Later this Brahmin family became rich and their Mana became famous as Pampummekkatt (serving of snake) Mana. From then it has become very famous for serpent Gods. People from all over Kerala and beyond visit here for the solution of problems connected with serpents.
The most important festival in the Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva temple is the Shivarathri day, in the month of Kumbam (February/March).
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