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'''Elannummel Shiva temple''' is a [[Hindu temple]] located in the [[Chelembra]], [[Malappuram]] district of the Indian state of [[Kerala]]. The temple is thought to be more than 2000 years old and is believed to have consecrated by Lord [[Parashurama|Parasurama]]. The primary deity is Lord [[Shiva]]. Elannummel temple contains a smaller [[Vishnu]] temple in which the deity is represented as "Santhanagopalan".<br />
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== History==<br />
The legend is that Parasuraman consecrated this temple as one of several he founded in Kerala to promote the [[Sanathana Dharma]]. The temple was previously supported by several "Manas" in the Chelembra. The temple was attacked by [[Tippu Sultan]], causing severe damage to the structures attached to the temple.<br />
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[[File:Elannummel Shiva temple in early 2000s -3.jpg|thumbnail|Elannummel Shiva temple]]<br />
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== Renovation==<br />
Since the 1990s renovation has restored the temple, its pond and the path leading up to the temple. The Nalampalam surrounding the temple is completely reconstructed. Sri N.C.Parameswaran Nair chaired for temple renovation and Sri. Koothirezhi Sreedharan Master chaired for pond renovation committee.<br />
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