Peruvanam Mahadeva Temple

Peruvanam Mahadev Temple

Long view of temple goparums
Peruvanam Mahadev Temple
Location in Kerala
Name
Proper name Peruvanam Mahadev Temple
Devanagari പെരുവനം മഹാദേവക്ഷേത്രം
Geography
Coordinates 10°26′14″N 76°12′43″E / 10.4373°N 76.2120°E / 10.4373; 76.2120Coordinates: 10°26′14″N 76°12′43″E / 10.4373°N 76.2120°E / 10.4373; 76.2120
Country India
State Kerala
District Thrissur district
Location Peruvanam, Thrissur District
Culture
Primary deity Shiva
Architecture
Architectural styles (Kerala style)
History and governance
Date built 12th century
Creator Parasurama

Peruvanam Mahadev Temple (Malayalam: പെരുവനം മഹാദേവക്ഷേത്രം) is a Shiva Temple situated in Peruvanam of Thrissur District, Kerala, India. The temple is said to be in existence with the origin of Kerala and the advent of Parasurama.[1][2][3][4]

Architecture

The temple stands on a 7 acre ground surrounded by a compound wall. The structure of Shrikovil (main shrine) is square-type which is very rare in Indian temples.

See also

References

  1. "Peruvanam Mahadev Temple". Guruvayuronline.com. Retrieved 2014-11-05.
  2. "Peruvanam Shiva Temple.". OLA. Retrieved 2014-11-05.
  3. "Magnificent spectacle". The Hindu. Retrieved 2014-11-05.
  4. "KERALA STATE in SOUTHERN INDIA". Kamit. Retrieved 2014-11-05.

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