Here is Some Information about Vaikom Mahadeva Temple in Vaikom Kerala India.
Location: Vaikom Dist: Kottayam, Kerala
Location: Vaikom Dist: Kottayam, Kerala
Phone : (04829) 215812
Dedicated to: Lord Shiva
Entry:Free Photography:Allow
Significance: Vaikom road railway station
Temple Timing: 5:00 Am - 12:00 Pm 4:00 Pm - 9:00 Pm
Visiting Timing: 1 Hour
Best time to Visit: April to oct
Nearest Railway Station: Vaikom Railway station
Nearest Air Port: Kochin International Airport
The Vaikom Mahadeva Temtple is located in Vaikom Dist: Kottayam, Kerala.The main deity of the temple is Lord Shiva. The temple makes an
influential trio with Ettumanoor Siva Temple, Kaduthuruthy Thaliyil
Mahadeva Temple. It is said that visiting all the three temples in a day
makes the wishes come true. The priests at the temple come from
Kadathanadu in Vadakara Taluk of Kozhikode District and other works are
done by Moosad of the East and West families. At the south side of the
temple yard, the idol of Panachikkal Bhagavathi is kept to worship. The
Sarppa Sanidhya, the God of Snakes, is also worshipped within the
temple. Travancore Devaswom Board takes care of the appointments of rest
of the employees of Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple.
As per the popular legend associated with the establishment of Vaikom Temple, Kharasura offers prayers to Lord Shiva at Chidambaram. Impressed by his devotion, Lord Shiva presents three holy Shiva Lingams to Kharasura. Assuring him to be present in these Lingams, Shiva suggests Kharasur to worship them to get Moksha (salvation). He moves towards south from Himalayas holding two of the Lingams in each hand and the third one in mouth. He feels tired and stops at Vaikom. Keeping the Shiva lingam on the ground, he rests for a while. After resting, he realizes that it has been affixed at that place. Therefore, he installs the other two Lingams too, one each at Ettumanoor and Kaduthuruthy.
A heavenly voice says ‘I should remain here to offer Moksha to devotees, who require it’. He understands that it is Shiva’s Maya. After getting Moksha, he hands over the supervision of holy Lingams to Maharshi Vyaghrapada and tells him to protect and worship them.
The Vaikom Mahadeva Temtple is located in Vaikom Dist: Kottayam, Kerala.The main deity of the temple is Lord Shiva. The temple makes an
influential trio with Ettumanoor Siva Temple, Kaduthuruthy Thaliyil
Mahadeva Temple. It is said that visiting all the three temples in a day
makes the wishes come true. The priests at the temple come from
Kadathanadu in Vadakara Taluk of Kozhikode District and other works are
done by Moosad of the East and West families. At the south side of the
temple yard, the idol of Panachikkal Bhagavathi is kept to worship. The
Sarppa Sanidhya, the God of Snakes, is also worshipped within the
temple. Travancore Devaswom Board takes care of the appointments of rest
of the employees of Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple.
Architecture of Vaikom Mahadeva Temple
One of the bigger temples in Kerala, the Vaikom Mahadeva Temple has a
courtyard of about eight acres of land. The premises levelled with
river sand is protected by compound walls with four Gopuras or towers on
all the four sides. The temple faces the East. Near the east Gopura there is a protected
platform where a pipal tree, a mango tree and a jackfruit tree all grow
together. Presently only pipal tree is alive. The great Shaivopasak
Vyaghrapada Maharshi is said to have done penance and pooja here and it
is in the same place he got Siva-Sakthi Darsana and Athmasashathkar or
fulfillment, and this place is known as Vyaghrapada Sthana.
The golden flag staff is really a pride of the temple. Then we enter
Balikalulpura(the place of the sacrificial stone) where Stambha Ganesh
is seated at its north-east corner. Walking further we enter the
Namaskara Mandapa. The story of Ramayana is sculptured on the inner
roof. For the main offerings of Vaikkathappan such as Dravya .Kalasa,
Margazhi Kalasa poojas are performed and Veda Manthras are recited from
here. A huge Nandi made in a single stone together with a small one for
Archana are in the east of this Mandapa. Passing through the stone
laid inner way we reach the Sreekovil or The Holy of Holies of Shree
Vaikkathappan – the Annadana Prabhu who fulfils every desire of His
devotees.
History of Vaikom Mahadeva Temple
History of Vaikom Mahadeva Temple
As per the popular legend associated with the establishment of Vaikom Temple, Kharasura offers prayers to Lord Shiva at Chidambaram. Impressed by his devotion, Lord Shiva presents three holy Shiva Lingams to Kharasura. Assuring him to be present in these Lingams, Shiva suggests Kharasur to worship them to get Moksha (salvation). He moves towards south from Himalayas holding two of the Lingams in each hand and the third one in mouth. He feels tired and stops at Vaikom. Keeping the Shiva lingam on the ground, he rests for a while. After resting, he realizes that it has been affixed at that place. Therefore, he installs the other two Lingams too, one each at Ettumanoor and Kaduthuruthy.
A heavenly voice says ‘I should remain here to offer Moksha to devotees, who require it’. He understands that it is Shiva’s Maya. After getting Moksha, he hands over the supervision of holy Lingams to Maharshi Vyaghrapada and tells him to protect and worship them.
How To Reach Vaikom Mahadeva Temple
By Road : There are many public and private vehecals available to reach Vaikom Mahadeva Temple .
By Rail : The Nearest Railway station is Vaikom Railway station.
By Air : The Nearest Airport is Kochin International Airport .
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