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{{Short description|Hindu temple in Kannur Taluk district, Kerala, India}} | |||
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The '''Madai Vadukunda Shiva temple''' is a Hindu temple located in Madai ([[Kannur taluk|Kannur Taluk]] district of [[Kerala]]).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Welcome to Eripuram |url=http://eripuram.com/vadukunna.php |access-date=2026-01-18 |website=eripuram.com}}</ref>It is believed to have been constructed by "[[Kolathiri]]" Kings during [[Middle Ages]] on a plateau land generally known now as "Madai Para".<ref name=":0" /> This is located {{cvt|22|km}} north of Kannur, the Headquarters Town.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Team |first=Poojn Editorial |date=2025-06-03 |title=Madai Vadukunda Shiva Temple: A 2025 Exploration Guide |url=https://www.poojn.in/post/36263/madai-vadukunda-shiva-temple-a-2025-exploration-guide |access-date=2026-01-18 |website=India's Biggest Dashakarma Bhandar {{!}} Poojn.in |language=en-US}}</ref> The "[[Kolathiri]]" Kingdom is an inherent branch of the erstwhile "Mooshaka" Dynasty, which ruled the "[[Ezhimala]]" empire during the 5th to 8th Century. About 1,200 years back a branch of their dynasty had migrated and settled down at Madai, which was then an important port and trading center, {{cvt|4|km}} south of Ezhimala. They constructed castles and temples and established their headquarters on "Madai Para", a significant plateau land lying at about {{cvt|150|ft}} height from the sea level having sight to an extent of {{cvt|20|km}} from all sides. Sree Vadukunda Siva Temple was thus constructed on "Madai Para" in the southwest corner of it at a holy spot due to the presence of the divine power of "Swayambhoo" of lord [[Shiva|Siva]], according to the local legend.<ref>https://www.oocities.org/vadukundasivan/legend.htm</ref> | |||
The '''Madai Vadukunda Shiva | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Temples of Kerala]] | * [[Temples of Kerala]] | ||
==References== | |||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20091220194034/http://www.vengara.com/vadukunda/index.html Vadukandasivan] | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20091220194034/http://www.vengara.com/vadukunda/index.html Vadukandasivan] | ||
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{{Hindu temples in Kerala}} | {{Hindu temples in Kerala}} | ||
[[Category:Hindu temples in Kannur district]] | [[Category:Hindu temples in Kannur district]] | ||
[[Category:Shiva temples in Kerala]] | [[Category:Shiva temples in Kerala]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:34, 19 January 2026
The Madai Vadukunda Shiva temple is a Hindu temple located in Madai (Kannur Taluk district of Kerala).[1]It is believed to have been constructed by "Kolathiri" Kings during Middle Ages on a plateau land generally known now as "Madai Para".[1] This is located 22 km (14 mi) north of Kannur, the Headquarters Town.[2] The "Kolathiri" Kingdom is an inherent branch of the erstwhile "Mooshaka" Dynasty, which ruled the "Ezhimala" empire during the 5th to 8th Century. About 1,200 years back a branch of their dynasty had migrated and settled down at Madai, which was then an important port and trading center, 4 km (2.5 mi) south of Ezhimala. They constructed castles and temples and established their headquarters on "Madai Para", a significant plateau land lying at about 150 ft (46 m) height from the sea level having sight to an extent of 20 km (12 mi) from all sides. Sree Vadukunda Siva Temple was thus constructed on "Madai Para" in the southwest corner of it at a holy spot due to the presence of the divine power of "Swayambhoo" of lord Siva, according to the local legend.[3]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Welcome to Eripuram". eripuram.com. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
- ↑ Team, Poojn Editorial (3 June 2025). "Madai Vadukunda Shiva Temple: A 2025 Exploration Guide". India's Biggest Dashakarma Bhandar | Poojn.in. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
- ↑ https://www.oocities.org/vadukundasivan/legend.htm