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Where is Vazhappally Maha Siva Temple? Vazhappally Maha Siva Temple is a Shiva mandir in Mathumoola, Kottayam, Kerala.

Deity: Shiva

Location: Mathumoola, Kottayam, Kerala

Address: temple road, Mathumoola

Postal code: 686103

Visiting this temple

Where is Vazhappally Maha Siva Temple? Vazhappally Maha Siva Temple is a Shiva mandir in Mathumoola, Kottayam, Kerala. Visiting Vazhappally Maha Siva Temple: plan darshan during published temple hours when available. Devotees worship Shiva here in Mathumoola, Kottayam, Kerala. Use AllMandir for the map, driving directions, and to compare nearby mandirs before you travel. Published darshan hours are not on file yet for Vazhappally Maha Siva Temple. Check the temple’s phone line or social pages before you leave, especially on weekends and festival dates. The mandir sits in Mathumoola near Kottayam. If you are new to the area, open the directions link for turn-by-turn routing and parking hints from your map app. Nearby mandirs on AllMandir include Vazhappally Mahadeva Temple, Vazhapally Changzhimutam Bhagavathy Temple, Kalkulathukkav Bhagavathy Temple, Vazhapalli Layaur Kalari Sri Maha Shivaparvati Temple. Many families visit a cluster of temples in one trip — compare timings on each listing before you go. For tithi, nakshatra, Rahu Kaal, and festival dates while you are in Kottayam, open the Kottayam panchang on AllMandir (/panchang/kottayam-district-kerala-in). Panchang follows your saved city and regional calendar edition in the app. AllMandir is a free directory: temple photos when shared, heritage notes for famous pilgrimage sites, festival calendars, and member sign-in for saved mandir and comments. Report corrections from the temple page so the listing stays accurate for the next visitor.

History & significance

Vazhappally Maha Siva Temple is a Hindu temple located in Vazhappally near Changanassery in Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala. The temple is administered by the Travancore Devaswom Board. The temple is believed to be constructed by the first Chera king of Kodungallur. The legends suggest that the installation of the idol of god Mahadeva (Shiva) was performed by Parasurama himself. This temple is one among the 108 Shiva temples established by Parasurama. It is one of the few temples in Kerala where two nalambalams and two flag-masts are dedicated. The temple, a Grama Kshetra, also contains some seventeenth century wood carvings depicting figurines from epics.

Temple questions

Where is Vazhappally Maha Siva Temple?

Vazhappally Maha Siva Temple is a Shiva mandir in Mathumoola, Kottayam, Kerala.

What are Vazhappally Maha Siva Temple darshan timings?

Check Vazhappally Maha Siva Temple darshan timings on AllMandir or contact the temple before visiting. Festival days often have different hours.

Which deity is worshipped at Vazhappally Maha Siva Temple?

Vazhappally Maha Siva Temple is a Shiva mandir in Mathumoola, Kottayam, Kerala.

How do I reach Vazhappally Maha Siva Temple?

Vazhappally Maha Siva Temple is in Mathumoola, Kottayam, Kerala (temple road, Mathumoola). Open the AllMandir temple page for the map and directions.

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