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Perumparampu Sri Mahadeva Temple

Coordinates: 10°48′11″N 75°59′45″E / 10.803108°N 75.9958814°E / 10.803108; 75.9958814
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Perumparampu Sri Mahadeva Temple
West Tower
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictMalappuram
DeityShiva
FestivalsMaha Shivaratri
Location
LocationEdappal
StateKerala
Country India
Geographic coordinates10°48′11″N 75°59′45″E / 10.803108°N 75.9958814°E / 10.803108; 75.9958814
Architecture
TypeKerala style
CompletedReconstructed in 2010
Monument(s)1
Website
Perumparampu

Perumparampu Sri Mahadeva Temple is located at Edappal in Malappuram district. The main deity of the temple is Shiva in the sanctum sanctorum facing west.[1] It is believed that this temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala and is installed by sage Parasurama dedicated to Shiva.[2][3][4] The temple is located around 3km away from Edappal on the route of Edappal - Parappuram - Ayankalam Road. The main sanctum santorium is two storey building shape of square in Kukkudakruthy styled and is centuries old. Sri Parashurama is believed to have started this shiva lingam at ancient Paraparampu village.

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References

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  1. ^ "108 Siva Temples". Thekeralatemples.com. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
  2. ^ Kunjikuttan Ilayath. 108 Siva Kshetrangal. H and C Books.[page needed]
  3. ^ "108 Shiva Temples created by Lord Parasurama in Kerala – Sanskriti - Hinduism and Indian Culture Website". Sanskrtimagazine.com. 3 March 2018. Archived from the original on 18 April 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
  4. ^ "108 Shivalaya Nama Stotram - 108 Shivalaya Nama Stothra – Temples In India Information". Templesinindiainfo.com. Retrieved 1 December 2018.