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Mathur Shiva Temple

Coordinates: 10°40′29″N 76°06′55″E / 10.6748°N 76.1153°E / 10.6748; 76.1153
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Mathur Shiva Temple
Mathoor Mahadeva Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictThrissur
DeityShiva
FestivalsMaha Shivaratri
Location
LocationKunnamkulam
StateKerala
Country India
Mathur Shiva Temple is located in Kerala
Mathur Shiva Temple
Mathoor Mahadeva Temple, Kunnamkulam, Thrissur, Kerala
Geographic coordinates10°40′29″N 76°06′55″E / 10.6748°N 76.1153°E / 10.6748; 76.1153
Architecture
TypeArchitecture of Kerala
Specifications
Temple(s)One
Elevation38.24 m (125 ft)

Mathur Shiva Temple is a Hindu temple located in Kunnamkulam of Thrissur District, Kerala, India.[1] It is believed that the Siva linga is Rudrakshasila which is irregular in shape, red in colour and is untouched by the human sculptor.[2] The presiding deity of the temple is Shiva located in main Sanctum Sanctorum, facing West and Lord Parvathi located in same Sanctum Sanatorium, facing East. According to folklore, sage Parashurama has installed the idol.[3] The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala.[4][5]

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References

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  1. ^ "108 Siva Temples". The Kerala Temples. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
  2. ^ "Kerala Temples - Mathur Shiva Temple". KERALA TEMPLE. Archived from the original on 24 June 2020. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  3. ^ "108 Shiva Temples in Kerala created by Lord Parasurama". Vaikhari. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
  4. ^ Book Title: 108 Siva Kshetrangal, Author:Kunjikuttan Ilayath, Publishers: H and C Books
  5. ^ "Siva Temple - Mathur". Shaivam. Retrieved 6 November 2014.