Keezhtali Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva situated in Kodungalloor of Thrissur District in Kerala state in India; it was one of the important temples in Chera Kingdom, being one of a complex of 108. According to folklore, sage Parashurama himself installed the idol of Shiva. [2][3] The temple is one of the four thali temples mentioned in the 108 Shiva temples (1. Tali Temple, Kozhikkode, 2. Kaduthruthy Mahadeva Temple, Kottayam, 3. Keezhtali Mahadeva Temple, Kodungallur, 4. Talikotta Mahadeva Temple, Kottayam). The temple is also known as the Keetholi Temple.
| Keezhtali Mahadeva Temple | |
|---|---|
 Temple sanctom sanctorum | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Thrissur |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Kodungalloor[1] |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
| Geographic coordinates | 10°12′30″N 76°12′10″E / 10.208283710686514°N 76.20271936543362°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Kerala style |
| Completed | Not known |
| Monument(s) | 1 |
History
editAncient Kerala and its administrative structures had been carried out in certain temples known as thalis. Keehi, Arattali, Meltali, Nediyathali, and Chingpuruthu were five such in the Chera Kingdom. (The Melthali Temple has not yet been discovered –it may have been on a river. Arathali is believed to be in the temples of Kottarithi near Thiruvanchikkulam.)[citation needed]
Festival and daily pooja
editThree poojas held here on a regular basis: usha, noon, and athazha. The shivaratri festival of the temple is usually celebrated in the month of Malayalam Kumbha (February - March).
Temple Structure
editKeezhtali Mahadeva Temple is the largest Shivalinga temple in Kerala state. It is one of the few Hindu temples where were destroyed during the Mysore Sultan Tipu's campaign.
References
edit- ^ "108-shiva-temples-of-keralaTemple". www.shaivam.org.
- ^ "108 Shiva Temples in Kerala created by Lord Parasurama". www.vaikhari.org.
- ^ "Petuel data world.com/Temple/Cheranalloor-Shiva-Temple". www.petueldataworld.com. Archived from the original on 9 February 2019. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
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