Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple

Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu temple located in Cherthala in Alleppey district in the Indian state of Kerala.^[2] Believed to be constructed in the 7th century by Azhvanchery Thamprakkal.^[3] According to the legend, Kerala is the land gifted by Lord Parasurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Maha Vishnu. The installation of the idol of the Lord Shiva was performed by sage Parasurama himself. The Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple is one of the few temples of the state where two Nalambalam and two Flagmast are dedicated. Temple is one among the 108 Siva Temples listed in the Shivalaya sothram; the exact period of installation of this temple is not known.^[4] This Temple is Kudumbha kshetram or family moolasthana prathista for many famous Families in Kerala.

Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple
The Temple - Long view
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Alleppey
Deity	Thekkanappan, Vadakkanappan^[1]
Festivals	Painkuni Festival Shivaratri
Location
Location	Cherthala
State	Kerala
Country	India
Location within Kerala
Geographic coordinates	9°41′40″N 76°19′40″E / 9.694557°N 76.3277438°E / 9.694557; 76.3277438Coordinates: 9°41′40″N 76°19′40″E / 9.694557°N 76.3277438°E / 9.694557; 76.3277438
Architecture
Type	Kerala Traditional
Completed	7th Century
Temple(s)	2

Location

The temple is located in Cherthala town. One kilometer away from Cherthala KSRTC bus stand is on the bypass to the national highway.

See also

• 108 Shiva Temples
• Temples of Kerala
• Nalpathaneeswaram Sree Mahadeva Temple

References

1. Biju, Mathew (September 2017). Pilgrimage to Temple Heritage. Vol. 1 (Issue No. 10 ed.). Kacheripady, Kochi, India: Info Kerala Communications Pvt. Ltd. p. 155. ISBN 978-81-934567-0-5.
2. "Alappuzha District Siva Temples - Kerala - Talukwise listing of Mahadevar Ambalam".
3. Kottaaraththil Sankunni (30 June 2015). Aithihyamaala: The Garland of Legends' from Kerala. Hachette India. pp. 370–. ISBN 978-93-5009-763-2. The Thambraakkal of Aazhvaanchery had a temple in a place called Velorvattom in Cherthala district of Thiruvithaamkoor. Since this temple had a lot of landed property, the Thambraakkal entrusted the Devaswum affairs to the care of the rich ...
4. Biju, Mathew (September 2017). Pilgrimage to Temple Heritage. Vol. 1 (Issue No. 10 ed.). Kacheripady, Kochi, India: Info Kerala Communications Pvt. Ltd. p. 155. ISBN 978-81-934567-0-5.