Thirumalida Swayambhoo Shiva Temple

The Thirumalida Swayambhoo Shiva Temple is a Hindu Temple located in Mallappally[1] in Pathanamthitta district[2] in the southern part of Kerala, India.[citation needed]

Thirumalida Swayambhoo Shiva Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictPathanamthitta
DeityShiva
FestivalsMaha Shivaratri
Location
LocationMallappally
StateKerala
Country India
Thirumalida Swayambhoo Shiva Temple is located in Kerala
Thirumalida Swayambhoo Shiva Temple
Thirumalida Swayambhoo Shiva Temple, Mallappally, Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Geographic coordinates9°26′52.3″N 76°39′40.9″E / 9.447861°N 76.661361°E / 9.447861; 76.661361
Architecture
TypeArchitecture of Kerala
Specifications
Temple(s)One
Elevation36.78 m (121 ft)

It is the only swayambhoo Siva temple facing west on the banks of a river. Thousands of devotees gather here on Maha Shivaratri day. Mallappally kavadiyattam on the sandy shore of river Manimala is very famous.

References

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  1. ^ "Thirumalida Mahadeva Temple – Shivratri Festival – Story - Vavu Bali". 30 January 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Thirumalida Mahadeva Kshethra - Official Website of DTPC, Pathanamthitta". pathanamthittatourism.com. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
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