Chirakkadava Sri Mahadevar Temple is a very Ancient Temple about 1000 years old and the idol is a 'Swayambhu Siva Lingam which was found under a 'bilva Tree'
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The Chirakkadavu Mahadevar Temple is situated between the Kollam-Theni route of the National Highway about 32 km east of the Akshra Nagari, Kottayam city and 3 km south of Ponkunnam en route to Manimala and Erumely.
History
Chirakkadava Sri Mahadevar Temple is a very Ancient Temple about 1000 years old and the idol is a 'Swayambhu Siva Lingam which was found under a 'bilva Tree' (Aegle Marmelos). It is believed that the temple was built during the time of the 'Alwars'. There is also a temple tank,from where the mud was dug up to build this temple.
News and Events
- Ayyappa devotees considered Chirakadavu Sri Mahadeva as the father of Lord Ayyappan
- The "Velakali" of Sri Mahadeva temple performed during the festival time is a very rare item.
- "Meenari" is a famous offering of this temple. During the 'Karkidaka Vavu' devotees buy rice from the temple and feed the fish in the temple pond.
- "Jaladhara and Mrithinjaya Pushpanjali" are also offered by several devotees to get cure the deceases.
- "Swayamvara Pushpanjali" is offered by several youth irrespective of sex to get better marital relations.
- An important vazhipadu "Chaturshatam" is performed in this temple which is a rare offering.
