Address | Thrikkuratti Jn., Mannar.P.O. | |
City | Alappuzha | |
State | Kerala | |
Location | Mannar | |
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Year of Construction |
Constructed By | Lord Parsurama |
Type of Construction | Ancient |
Type of Building | Temple |
Managed By | Travencore Devaswom Board, Trivandrum |
Official Website | http://www.thrikkurattimahadevatemple.org |
Dedicated To | Lord Shiva |
Other Deities | Lord Vishnu |
Religion | Hinduism |
Importance | It is one of the famous 108 Sivalayas built by Lord Parasurama. It is believed that the mammoth temple compound wall was built by a troup of Bhoothas of Lord Paramasiva in one night. The unique festivities of Thrikkuratti temple (Sahasra kalasam, Maikatti puja and Sivarathri Nritham) attracts lot of pilgrims. |
Famous For | Mahasivarathri Festival |
Festival | Mahasivarathri Festival |
Best Time | All round the year. |
Opening Schedule | 04.30 to 19.30 hrs |
Visit Timings | 04.30 to 19.30 hrs |
Pooja Schedule | 04.30 to 19.30 hrs |
Entry Formalities | Clean and neat attire |
Accomodation | Mannar has all types of hotels for comfortable accommodation. One can also stay in the hotels of Alappuzha, Kerala. |
Accesibility | Distance from major towns/cities Thiruvalla - 9 km, Chengannur - 9 km, Harippad - 9 km. |
Nearby Cities | Alappuzha, Thiruvalla, Mavelikkara, Harippad and Chengannur |
Other Places of Worship in Alappuzha | Tiruvalla Temple Mannarshala Temple Ambalapuzha Temple Chettikulangara Temple |