Kanjilassery Maha Siva Temple
| Kanjilassery Maha Siva Temple | |
|---|---|
 Temple and Temple Pond | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kozhikode |
| Deity | Lord Shiva Maha Vishnu |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri, Ashtamirohini |
| Location | |
| Location | Chemancheri, Quilandy |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
  | |
| Geographic coordinates | 11°24′17″N 75°44′06″E / 11.404800°N 75.735099°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Kerala style |
| Completed | Not known |
| Specifications | |
| Monument(s) | 2 |
| Elevation | 29.98 m (98 ft) |
Kanjilassery Maha Siva Temple is located at Chemancheri village in Kozhikode district, in Kerala, India.[1] The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva, located in main Sanctum Sanctorum, facing west. According to folklore, sage Parashurama has installed the idol.[2] It is the part of the 108 Shiva Temples of Kerala.[3] The temple is located around 4 km away from Pookad Junction on the route of Pokad - Thoraikadavu Road.
Myths & Beliefs
[edit]It is also believed that the Kanjilassery Maha Shiva Temple is dedicated to the worship of sage Kashyapa and is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva. The Rudraa is a form of rhyming Shiva in the time of the sacrifice. Kasi, Kanchipuram, Kanjirangad and Kanjilassery are said to have been built simultaneously with Kanjilassery Siva Temple.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "108 Siva Temples".
- ^ Kunjikuttan Ilayath. 108 Siva Kshetrangal. H and C Books.[page needed]
- ^ "108 Shiva Temples in Kerala created by Lord Parasurama". Vaikhari. Retrieved 6 November 2014.