THRIKKURATTI MAHADEVA TEMPLE MANNAR-ALAPPUZHA
Mannar is a major business town mid way between Mavelikara and Tiruvalla, in Alappuzha District of Kerala, India, on State highway 6 (kayamkulam – Thiruvalla Road). It is situated on the banks of the Pampa River. Thrikkuratti Mahadevar Temple is one among 108 sivalayas built by Lord Parasurama. It is believed that Bhootangal of Lord Paramasiva built the mammoth thrikkuratti mahadeva temple compound wall in one night. The unique festivities of Thrikkuratti temple (Sahasra kalasam, Maikatti puja and Sivarathri Nritham) attract lot of pilgrims. The antique wooden carving of Thrikkuratti mahadeva temple sricovil came to lime light recently through visual media, attracting lot of art lovers including foreginers. At a special Nada (gate) on east side of the Thrikkuratti temple compound wall, other religious members, in particular, Muslims, present offerings daily basis. This practice is believed to be centuries old and this is considered to be a true embodiment of religious harmony. The Thrikkuratti Mahasivarathri Festival, only next to Aluva sivarathri in terms of mass congregation, attracts thousands of devotees. The West Nada (Parvathi) will be open for ten minutes during Sivarathri Nritham on Sivarathri day only. All other days during the year it remains closed. The Srikovil of Thrikkuratti Mahavishnu temple is built on North indian Architecture
The Mahasivrathri festival at Thrikkuratti Mahadeva temple is different from other temples due to its unique festivities. Though the spectacular and colorful cultural programs are performed by renowned artists during these eleven days, the main emphasis is for Sahasrakalasabishekam, Sivarathri Nrutham and Mahasivarathri Procession..
HOW TO REACH THRIKKURATTI MAHADEVA TEMPLE MANNAR?
Distance (Road) from Nearest Pilgrim/Tourist Centers: Chakkulathu Kavvu Devi Temple – 5 kms Chettikulangara Devi Temple – 8 Kms Thrivalla Vallabhaswami Temple – 9 Kms Changanoor Mahadeva Temple - 9 Kms Harippad Subrahmanya Swami Temple - 9 Kms Thruppuliyoor Panchapandava Mahavishnu Temple – 7 Kms Elanjimel Vallikavu Bhadrakali Temple – 7 Kms Mannarsaala Nagaraja Temple - 10 Kms Aranmula Parthasarathi Temple - 20 Kms Cherianad Balasubrahmanya Swami Temple – 12 Kms Kumarakom Tourist Village – 30 Kms Ambalappuzha Sreekrishna Swami Temple – 22 Kms Mata Amruthanada mayi Madom, Vallikkavu, Karunagapalli – 30 kms Parumala Mar Gregorious Church – 1 Km |
Nearest Railways stations: Thiruvalla - 9 Kms Chengannur - 9 Kms Mavelikkara - 9 Kms Harippad - 9 Kms |
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