Velloor Perunthatta Siva Temple


Velloor Perunthatta Siva Temple is located at Velloor, near to Thalayolaparambu in Kottayam district. The presiding deity of the temple is Shiva, located in separate sanctum sanatoriums, facing east.[1] It is believed that this temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala and is installed by sage Parasurama dedicated to Shiva.[2][3] It is one of the oldest Shiva temple in Kottayam District.

Velloor Perunthatta Siva Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictKottayam
DeityShiva
FestivalsMaha Shivaratri
Location
LocationVelloor, Thalayolaparambu
StateKerala
Country India
Geographic coordinates8°33′19″N 76°57′40″E / 8.555207°N 76.961195°E / 8.555207; 76.961195Coordinates: 8°33′19″N 76°57′40″E / 8.555207°N 76.961195°E / 8.555207; 76.961195
Architecture
TypeKerala style
CompletedNot known
Monument(s)1

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  1. "108 Siva Temples".
  2. Kunjikuttan Ilayath. 108 Siva Kshetrangal. H and C Books.[page needed]
  3. "108 Shiva Temples created by Lord Parasurama in Kerala". 3 March 2018.