Parampanthali Sree Mahadeva Temple
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| Parampanthali Sree Mahadeva Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Thrissur |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Mullassery |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
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| Geographic coordinates | 10°32′25″N 76°05′26″E / 10.5402°N 76.0906°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Architecture of Kerala |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | One |
| Elevation | 50.87 m (167 ft) |
Parampanthali Sree Mahadeva Temple is located at Mullassery, Thrissur district of Kerala state, India. It is 5 kilometres (3.1 miles) from National Highway 17, and 20 kilometres from Thrissur city on the way to Guruvayur via Kanjany.
It is believed that this temple is one among the 108 Shiva temples established by Parashurama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.[1]
Mahashivratri and Parampanthali Shasti are the famous festivals celebrated in the temple. Various Desam Committees conduct Kavadi Procession accompanied by Nadaswara Melam, Caparisoned elephants and Kettukazhca are some of the major attractive event of this festival. Mullassery Center Shasthi Agosha Committee, Kannan Kadu, Elanjikavu, Achante Ambalam, Ayyappakudam, Shaolin Gramam, Swamide Ambalam are some the prominent Desam Committee organizing the festival.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "108 Mahashiva temples are known in Kerala". p. 96.
- ^ "Shashti festival". The New Indian Express. p. 1.