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Gowreesapattom Mahadeva temple
- Gowreesapattom,Kerala
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Gowreesapattom Mahadeva temple is situated in Gowreesapattom, Trivandrum in Kerala. It is located about 4 kms from the heart of the city. The temple was built about 400 years ago by the Maharaja of Travancore. The main idol here is Lord Shiva and Godess Parvathy. There are other idols situated in this temple they are Lord Ganesha, Lord Ayyapan and Nagaraja. This temple is considered as the landmark of Gowreesapattom.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- For prosperity
- For happiness
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.