| Kanjilassery Maha Siva Temple | |
|---|---|
 Temple and Temple Pond | |
| Religion | |
| District | Kozhikkoder |
| Deity | Lord Shiva Maha Vishnu |
| Location | |
| Location | Chemancheri, Quilandy |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
 Interactive map of Kanjilassery Maha Siva Temple | |
| Coordinates | 10°42′34″N 76°14′26″E / 10.709321°N 76.240582°E |
| Architecture | |
| Monument | 2 |
Kanjilassery Maha Siva Temple is located at Chemancheri village in Kozhikode district, in Kerala, India.[1] The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva, located in main Sanctum Sanctorum, facing west. According to folklore, sage Parashurama has installed the idol.[2] It is the part of the 108 Shiva Temples of Kerala.[3] The temple is located around 4 km away from Pookad Junction on the route of Pokad - Thoraikadavu Road.
Myths & Beliefs[edit | edit source]
It is also believe that the Kanjilassery Maha Shiva Temple is dedicated to the worship of sage Kashyapa and is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva. The Rudraa is a form of rhyming Shiva in the time of the sacrifice. Kasi, Kanchipuram, Kanjirangad and Kanjilassery are said to have been built simultaneously with Kanjilassery Siva Temple.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "108 Siva Temples".
- ↑ Kunjikuttan Ilayath. 108 Siva Kshetrangal. H and C Books.[page needed]
- ↑ "108 Shiva Temples in Kerala created by Lord Parasurama". Vaikhari. Retrieved 6 November 2014.