Chirakkadavu Sree Mahadeva Temple
Chirakkadavu Mahadevar Temple is a Hindu temple located at Chirakkadavu in Kottayam district, Kottayam, Kerala and is situated between the Kollam-Theni route of the National Highway 183, about 32 km east of the Akshra Nagari, Kottayam city and 3 km south of Ponkunnam en route to Manimala and Erumely. History Chirakkadavu Sri Mahadevar Temple is a very ancient temple about 1000 years old and the idol is a 'Swayambhu Shiva, Siva Lingam' which was found under a 'bilva Tree' (Aegle marmelos). It is believed that the temple was built during the time of the 'Alwars'. There is also a temple tank, from where the mud was dug up to build this temple. Devotees could wash their feet in the water of the streams around the place before entering the temple. Because of the pond ('Chira' in Malayalam ) in the eastern side of the temple the place is called 'Chirakadavu'. Mythology The king who built the temple is said to have built an 'ashram' during his last days, near the vilva tree. ...
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Chirakkadavu
Chirakkadavu is a village in Kottayam district in the state of Kerala, India. The nearest town of Chirakkadavu is Kanjirappally. The main landmark of the place is Sree Mahadeva Temple. It is one of the temples included in 108 Siva Temples. Chirakkadavu East - Mannamplavu junction. There is also a Hindu temple viz., Manakkattu Sree Bhadra Temple in Chirakkadavu. Demographics India census, Chirakkadavu had a population of 26263 with 13828 males and 14235 females. References External links Villages in Kottayam district {{Kottayam-geo-stub See also * Kanjirappally Kanjirappally is a taluk and a town in Kottayam district situated about away from the district capital, in the state of Kerala, in southwestern India. Etymology Climate Kanjirappally has the highest number of rainy days in Kerala. It receiv ...