Peruvanam Mahadev Temple in Peruvanam

PERUVANAM MAHADEVA TEMPLE

Peruvanam, Thrissur, Kerala, India

God

Peruvanam Mahadeva is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here deity is in form of Lingam and facing in West direction.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

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
Thrissur Bus Stand	6.9 KM	0487-2421842
Ollur Railway Station	5.8 KM	139
Cochin International Airport	42.8 KM	0484-2610115

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Ollur Railway Station	5.8 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Cochin International Airport	42.8 KM	0484-2610115

Architecture

Shiva in dual linga form is the main feature of the temple and Lord is called “IRATTAYAPPAN” which denote the duality. Peruvanam Mahadeva Temple is facing in East direction and constructed in Kerala style of architecture. The Srikolvil of Madathilappan is considered to be the tallest Srikovil in South India. The temple stands on a 7-acre ground surrounded by a compound wall. The structure of Shrikovil (main shrine) is square-type which is very rare in Indian temples. Also, the inner courtyard can be reached from two sides, i.e. east and west while the main entrance lies on the east. The Irattayappan shrine has been built on a circular base. Also, the Matatthilappan Temple is situated on the south and consists of three stories. Being one of the most prominent temple structures in Kerala.

Religious Significance

According to the legends, the Saint Parashurama established 64 Gramams after reclaiming Kerala from sea and Peruvanam Gramam is the 1st and most important among them. It is believed that the temple was created by 'Pooru Maharshi', the son of the Hasthinapura King Yayathy, after propitiating the Lord Shiva with rigorous penance and the name of the place derived from the word "Pooru Vanam". Further it is believed that while transporting a big Shivlinga received from a lake near Badarinath to this place, it happened to stuck in the branch of a tree and the present Madathilappan Temple has been constructed at this place.

History

This temple was 1500 years old and built by Pooru Vanam, who was the son of the King of Hasthinapura Yayathy. Maharaja of Travancore is the contributor of this temple. However, the current building of the temple is believed to have been constructed in the 12th century.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	04:00 AM - 01:00 PM	04:30 PM - 08:00 PM

Tours

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