Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple — Kerala
Where is Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple? Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple is a Shiva mandir in Fort, Kerala.
Deity: Shiva
Location: Fort, Kerala
Address: Fort
Postal code: 695001
Where is Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple? Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple is a Shiva mandir in Fort, Kerala. Includes a photo gallery. Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple is listed on AllMandir with address, map, directions, and links to nearby mandirs.
History & significance
Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple or Old Sreekanteswaram Temple, located at Puthenchantha in Thiruvananthapuram, is an ancient Shiva temple in Kerala. According to historian Elamkulam Kunjan Pillai, the temple has existed since at least 1000 AD. This temple is the original abode of the Lord of the new Sreekanteswaram Mahadeva Temple. The new temple is situated just outside the "North Fort" in Thiruvananthapuram. According to M. G. Sasibhooshan, the old temple was on the route taken by the King of Travancore and his retinue in connection with the Pallivetta of the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
Temple questions
Where is Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple?
Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple is a Shiva mandir in Fort, Kerala.
What are Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple darshan timings?
Check Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple darshan timings on AllMandir or contact the temple before visiting. Festival days often have different hours.
Which deity is worshipped at Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple?
Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple is a Shiva mandir in Fort, Kerala.
How do I reach Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple?
Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple is in Fort, Kerala (Fort). Open the AllMandir temple page for the map and directions.
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