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Kazhakkoottam Sree Mahadevar Temple
- Kazhakkoottam,Kerala
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Overview
The Sree Mahadevar temple is situated in Kazhakkoottam, 12 km north of Thiruvananthapuram. It is an ancient temple. It is considered one of the 108 Siva temples of Kerala. It was, it is believed, established during 10th century A.D. According to records available, renovation of the temple was done in the year 1470 A.D and it implies that this temple of antiquity must be older than 1470 A.D. It is the second largest temple in Thiruvananthapuram.
About The Temple
Legend has it that the ruler of Travancore region Marthanda Varma, who ruled during 1729-58, had built this three storied - thri-thala temple, including the tower-gopura, garbagraha (sri kovil or sanctum), besides minor shrines. Chitur Mutt and Mambally Mutt managed the temple administration initially and later it was taken over by the Tharavad of Kazhakoottathu Pillai. The Shivalinga idol worshiped here is a large one 8¼ feet in height and 5 feet in diameter. An interesting feature of the idol of principal deity here is one-third of the idol can be seen above the floor and two-third is below the ground. The other idols in the temple are Lord Ganapathy, Lord Maha Vishnu, Lord Sri Krishna, including Lord Sastha (Ayyappan). The temple pooja ritual is done 5 times a day. The 10 day annual festival in April-May is well known. Presently the temple is governed by Travancore Devaswom Board under the government of Kerala. The architecture of this temple, as in other places of Kerala, is very simple, but elegant and impressive with steep slanting tiled roof.
Significance
Devotees come here in large number to offer prayer for health reasons,salvation and peace of mind.
How to Reach Kazhakkoottam
The Trivandrum International Airport is 15 km to the south of Kazhakkoottam. The Kazhakootam railway station (KZK) is the closest railway station. It is also well connected by roadways and one can come in from Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Ernakulam.
Temple Address
Kazhakkoottam Sree Mahadevar Temple,
NH Rd, Kazhakkoottam, Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala, India, Pincode - 695582.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.