God
Anandavalleswara is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here deity is in form of Lingam facing in West direction and deity installed by Parashurama.
Goddess
Goddess Parvathi Devi is facing towards East. Here idol is in Standing posture and has a lotus flower in one of her hands.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Summer season. The best months to visit are March to July.
Weather
Highest - April to June (35°C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (32°C during the day and 23°C during night)Lowest - October to February (29°C during day and 23°C during night)Monsoon season - July to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Kollam Bus Stand |
1.3 KM | 0474-2752008 |
 Kollam Junction |
2.5 KM | 139 |
 Thiruvananthapuram International Airport |
76 KM | 0471-2702600 |
Architecture
Lord Shiva of this temple is called as ‘Ananda Swaroopa’ and Devi Parvathy is called as ‘Swayamvara Parvathy’. They are said to be in a happy state and hence the temple name ‘Anandavalleswaram’. The temple has a Dwajastambham a Golden flagstaff and constructed in Kerala Style of architecture. This temple has constructed with teak wood and has a temple pond. The main Sanctum Sanctorum of Anandavalleeswaram Sri Mahadevar temple is 1200 years old and it constructed in Teak wood. This is the only Hindu temple in India which has the deities of Sree Krishnan, Maha Vishnu, Bhoomi Devi and Lakshmi Devi consecrated as idols under a single structure (Sanctum sanctorum). The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva is facing west in the main Sanctum Sanctorum and his consort Devi Parvathy is also in the same sanctum sanctorum (Sreekovil) is facing east.
History
This temple was 1110 years old and constructed by Navakody and Narayana Chettiyar an industrialist from Thanchavur. Chettiyar family is the contributor of this temple. The temple was renovated and new idol made of Panchaloha (Alloy of five metals – iron, copper, tin, silver and gold) during the year 1806 A.D.
Threats during invasions : It is said that the deity was the tutelary deity of the Venad dynasty. During the civil war between Veluthampy Dalawa and the British, some damages had been caused to the temple and it was repaired by the British Government in 1823 A.D.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
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Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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