The Aluva Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located on the banks of the Periyar River in Aluva Manappuram, a suburban area of Kochi. The presiding deity, Lord Shiva, resides in the main sanctum sanctorum, facing east. According to local folklore, the idol was installed by the sage Parashurama. This temple is part of the 108 Shiva temples in Kerala and is particularly renowned for the Aluva Sivarathri festival.
The Aluva Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, located on the banks of the Periyar River in Aluva Manappuram, a suburban area of Kochi.
The temple's presiding deity is Lord Shiva, enshrined in the main sanctum sanctorum and facing east. Folklore holds that the idol was installed by the sage Parashurama.
The temple's presiding deity is Lord Shiva, enshrined in the main sanctum sanctorum and facing east. Folklore holds that the idol was installed by the sage Parashurama.