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' (big among the small). The Namboothiri families known as 'Puliyannoor Oorayma Temple Devaswom' administer the temple.[1][2] It is about 3 km (1.9 mi) from Pala and 13 km (8.1 mi) from Ettumanoor.
| Puliyannoor Mahadeva Temple | |
|---|---|
പുലിയന്നൂർ മഹാദേവ ക്ഷേത്രം | |
 Main Gopuram (tower) of the temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kottayam |
| Deity | Shiva as Puliyannoorappan |
| Festivals | Thiruvutsavam in Kumbham, Maha Shivaratri |
| Governing body | Puliyannoor Oorayma temple Devaswom |
| Location | |
| Location | Puliyannoor |
| State | Kerala |
| Country | India |
  Location in Kerala | |
| Geographic coordinates | 9°41′55″N 76°37′59″E / 9.69861°N 76.63306°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Traditional Kerala style |
| Creator | Chathamplackal Chonar Chettiar |
Deity
editThe temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.[3] Ganapathi, Yogeeswara, Sastha, Nāga, Krishna, Devi and Yakshiyamma are the subordinate deities.
History
editThe temple was built by a person named 'Chathamplackal (Nalonnil) Chonar Chettiar'.
Festivals
editThe annual festival is hosted in the Malayalam month of 'Kumbham' (i.e. February/March) for eight days. Apart from the annual festival, Vishu, Navratri, Mandala - Makaravilakku and Maha Shivarathri are other important festivals.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ "PULIYANNOOR MAHADEVA TEMPLE". orkut.google.com. Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
- ^ "Puliyannoor Mahadeva Temple in Pala India". Retrieved 8 December 2016.
- ^ "Puliyannoor Mahadeva Temple in Pala India". www.india9.com. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "Shiva Temples in Kottayam District". www.vaikhari.org. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
- ^ "Puliyannoor Sri Mahadeva Temple". www.geocities.ws. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
