Sree Anandavalleshwaram Shiva Temple (Malayalam: ആനന്ദവല്ലീശ്വരം ശ്രീ മഹാദേവർ ക്ഷേത്രം) is one of the ancient Hindu temples located in Kollam city, Kerala, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Anandavally, who are the principal deities. According to local folklore.
Legend has it that the idol of Lord Shiva was installed by Sage Parashurama. This temple is recognized as one of the 108 renowned Shiva temples in Kerala. Situated in Anandavalleeswaram, a prominent neighborhood of Kollam city, it lies to the west of the Kollam Collectorate.
The main sanctum sanctorum of Anandavalleeswaram Sri Mahadevar Temple is over 1,200 years old and is constructed from teak wood. Notably, it is the only Hindu temple in India that houses the deities of Sree Krishnan, Maha Vishnu, Bhoomi Devi, and Lakshmi Devi together.
The temple features these deities consecrated as idols under a single structure, known as the sanctum sanctorum. Situated in the city of Kollam, it is believed that the Anandavalleeswaram Temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples in Kerala, installed by the sage Parashurama and dedicated to Lord Shiva.