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Thrikkandiyur Mahadeva temple
Religion
DistrictMalappuram
DeityMahadeva
Location
LocationTirur, Malappuram, Kerala, India
StateKerala
Country India
Coordinates10°54′20″N 75°55′26″E / 10.9055°N 75.9238°E / 10.9055; 75.9238
Architecture
CreatorParashurama
Specifications
TempleOne
Elevation32.81 m (108 ft)


Thrikkandiyur Mahadeva temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples in India.[1]

Location[edit | edit source]

This temple is located with the coordinates of 10°54′20″N 75°55′26″E / 10.9055°N 75.9238°E / 10.9055; 75.9238 at Tirur neighbourhood in Malappuram district of Kerala state in India.[2][3]

Installation[edit | edit source]

It is said that Lord Parashurama, the legendary creator of Kerala, had installed the idol of this ancient temple.[4]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Kerala Temples". keralatemples.info. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  2. ↑ "Trikandiyur Shiva Temple at Tirur, Malappuram". Kerala Tourism. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  3. ↑ "Thrikkandiyur - Mahadeva Temple". shaivam.org. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  4. ↑ "Trikandiyur Shiva Temple Tirur - Lord Shiva Temple in Kerala". www.tourmyindia.com. Retrieved 31 August 2024.