| Kilimarathukavu Temple | |
|---|---|
കിളിമരത്തുകാവ് ക്ഷേത്രം | |
 The main temple | |
| Religion | |
| District | Kollam |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Governing body | Travancore Devaswom Board |
| Location | |
| Location | Kadakkal |
| State | Kerala |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 8°49′44.3″N 76°55′14.6″E / 8.828972°N 76.920722°E[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Temple | One |
| Monument | As per traditional vastushastra |
| Elevation | 150 m (492 ft) |
Kilimarathukavu Shiva Parvathy Temple is a Hindu temple located in Kadakkal Kollam district, Kerala, India. The temple deities include the cult images of 'Dharma Shastha', and an epithet of Ayyappan is also present within the temple.[1] Kilimarathukavu Temple was taken over by the Travancore Devaswom Board under Government of Kerala in 2011.[2]
History
Kilimarathukavu Temple is believed to be an ancient temple that was destroyed, leaving only idols behind.[3] A new temple was constructed sometime in the 21st century.[4]
Temple legend
As requested by Parvati, Shiva came Infront of Arjuna disguised as a tribal man, and Parvati as a tribal woman. Same time an asura in the form of a pig was sent by Duryodhana to kill Arjuna. Arjuna and Shiva (in his disguise) shot the monster with their arrows. During the ensuing argument, Arjuna struck the tribal man (Shiva in disguise) with his bow. Parvati stopped him and revealed the man's true identity. Hearing this, Arjuna did the Sashtanga Namaskara, and Shiva gifted him the Pashupatastra and blessed him. Several other Hindu deities, including Ganapathy, Murugan, Shastha, and Anjaneyan, also joined the scene. Shiva, satisfied with Arjuna's devotion told him, "The place where we are now is very sacred, and whoever comes here for prayer shall be blessed". Upon saying this Shiva disappeared and a Shivalingam appeared in his place. Today, the two Shivalingams in this temple are worshipped by devotees.[5]
Deities
The temple has two Shiva deities: Shiva and Mahanadan.[3]
Festivals
- Maha Shivaratri on Kumbham, Malayalam calendar.
- Navaratri on Kanni, Malayalam calendar.
- Skandha Shashti on Thulam, Malayalam calendar.
- Mandalapooja Makaravilakku on Vrischika, Malayalam calendar.
- Hanuman Jayanti on Medam, Malayalam calendar.
See also
- Guruvayoorappan
- Kadakkal Devi Temple
- Kulathupuzha Sastha Temple
- Sabarimala
- Sri Padmanabhaswami Temple
- Hindu temples of Kerala
- Chottanikara Bhagavathy Amman Temple
References
- ↑ "Kilimarathukavu Temple Kadakkal". templesofkerala.org. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ↑ "Welcome to Travancore Devaswom Board – Travancore Devaswom Board". Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 ashish (29 May 2020). "Kilimarathukavu Temple in Kerala – Kilimarathukavu Temple Pooja Timing, Location". Religious & Pilgrimage Tour Packages. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Kilimarthukava Temple Kadakkal Kerala". hindudevotionalblog.com. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ↑ "Kilimarathukavu Siva Parvathy Temple". www.kilimarathukavu.com. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
External links
- GeoHack – Kilimarathukavu Temple
- Sathya Sai Veda Vahini – Inauguration of Veda Patana Kendram -Kadakkal, YouTube video showing the temple (not in English language)
- Official site of Kilimarathukavu Temple