Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple — Alappuzha

Where is Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple? Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple is a Shiva mandir in Velorvattam Pond Road, Alappuzha, Kerala.

Deity: Shiva

Location: Velorvattam Pond Road, Alappuzha, Kerala

Address: Velorvattam Pond Road

Postal code: 688524

Where is Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple? Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple is a Shiva mandir in Velorvattam Pond Road, Alappuzha, Kerala. Includes a photo gallery. Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple is listed on AllMandir with address, map, directions, and links to nearby mandirs.

History & significance

Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu temple located in Cherthala in Alleppey district in the Indian state of Kerala. Believed to be constructed in the 7th century by Azhvanchery Thamprakkal. According to the legend, Kerala is the land gifted by Lord Parasurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Maha Vishnu. The installation of the idol of the Lord Shiva was performed by sage Parasurama himself. The Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple is one of the few temples of the state where two Nalambalam and two Flagmast are dedicated. Temple is one among the 108 Siva Temples listed in the Shivalaya sothram; the exact period of installation of this temple is not known.

Nearby Hindu temples

• Moorthinkal Lakshmi Narayana Temple — Cherthala
• Mutharamman Devasthanam — Cherthala Taluk
• Vattakkattu Viswanath Temple — Cherthala Municipality
• Punnekkel Temple — Cherthala
• Muttathu Tirumala temple — Cherthala Municipality
• Shaktheeswaram Temple — Kottayam district

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