Parippu Mahadeva Temple
| Parippu Mahadeva Temple | |
|---|---|
പരിപ്പ് മഹാദേവ ക്ഷേത്രം | |
 Parippu Mahadeva temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kottayam |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festivals | Thiruvutsavam in Meenan, Maha Shivaratri |
| Governing body | Travancore Devaswom Board |
| Location | |
| Location | Parippu, Aymanam |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
| Geographic coordinates | 9°37′11″N 76°28′38″E / 9.619664°N 76.477090°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Traditional Kerala style |
| Creator | Madathil raja |
| Completed | 825 AD |
| Temple(s) | One |
Parippu Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu temple located in Parippu in Aymanam panchayath of Kottayam district, in the Indian state of Kerala. This temple mentioned as Nalparappil in the renowned Shivalaya stotra is closely related to Thekkumkur raja.[1][2] Currently it is administered by Travancore Devaswom Board. Bhadrakali Mattappally Nambudiri holds the tantric rights of the temple.[3][4]
Deity[edit]
The presiding deity there is Lord Shiva, facing to the east. It is believed to be one among the 108 'Shivalayas' consecrated by Lord Parashurama. Krishna, Sastha, Ganapathy and Bhagavathy are the subordinate deities.[5] The main offerings to the deity are Dhara, Pinvilakku, Pushpanjali, Payasam and Koovalamala.
Legend[edit]
The present temple was built by the 'Madathil Raja' (Edappally raja) in 825 AD. He belonged to Madathil palace near Parippu. The local chieftain Idathil Raja was not on good terms with him and both rajas devoted to Lord Shiva does not wish to meet at the Mahadeva temple that they visited regularly. As a solution, two 'Balikkalpuras' (traditional frontage) were constructed in the temple, unlike the other temples in Kerala has only a single Balikkalpura.[6]
In the past, almost 141 Nair families settled in Parippu. Ancient art forms like 'Ezhamathukali' and 'Kavanayeru' attained great progress there. Parippu, which is close to the water bodies gained political prominence by the presence of raja's military unit and trade relations.[1]
Festivals[edit]
The annual festival (Thiruvutsavam) is hosted in the Malayalam month of 'Meenam' (March/April). Maha Shivaratri and Thiruvathira are other noted festive occasions.
References[edit]
- ^ a b Prof. N.E. Kesavan Namboothiri (June 2014). Thekkumkur Charithravum Puravrithavum. Kottayam, Kerala state, India: Sahitya Pravarthaka Co-operative Society Ltd. p. 109. ISBN 9789385725647.
- ^ "108 Shivalayas" by Kunjikuttan Ilayathu
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- ^ "Things to Do - Parippu Sree Mahadeva Temple, Kumarakom, Kerala". www.nivalink.com. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
- ^ "Parippu Mahadeva Temple, Aymanam, Kottayam". www.vaikhari.org. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
- ^ "Parippu Mahadeva Temple". orkut.google.com. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
