Thaliyil Mahadeva Temple (Kaduthuruthy)

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One among the famous Shiva Temples of Kerala. A Siva temple is known as Thali, when the consecration is only that of Lord Shiva and the Goddess Parvati is not installed in the premises. It is believed that the consecration at Vaikom was done at the same time. There also exist a replica of Ettumannor Shiva Idol, thus it is believed that visit to this temple is as good as visiting three famous Shiva Temple, namely Vaikom, Ettumannor and this temple. The temple is adjacent to Ernakulam -Ettumannor Road. The name Kaduthuruthy, also believed to have emanated from this temple and etiology has it that Kadichu (bite) Irutthy (make some one sit), in that the Lord's presence was ensured by a famous Rishi or saint.

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Coordinates:   9°45'55"N   76°29'42"E

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  • This temple is one among the three shiva temples in Kottayam district Vaikom Mahadeva Temple, Kaduthuruty Mahadeva Temple and Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple
  • Kaduthuruthy Thaliyil Mahadeva Temple, situated at Kaduthuruthy in Kottayam District of Kerala, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to legend, the shivling (symbolic representation of the deity) was installed here by a demon named 'Khara’. that Khara (of the Khara Dhooshana demon duo) of Ramayana worshipped Shiva at Chidambaram and obtained from him three Shivalingams and journeyed holding one shivalingam on each hand and one in his mouth.Kadichiruthy Prathishitta later become as Kaduthuruthy . Other two shivlings were installed at the Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple and Vaikom Mahadevar Temple. A same day visit to these 3 temples is believed to be very auspicious. Dhanu Thiruvathira Arattu. Kaduthuruthy Mahadeva Temple orkut Gruop
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  • Thali actually means "abode of God". In earlier days righteous Kings used to rule on behalf of God. So they constructed such temples and took blessings from God almighty and ruled the Kingdom. Actually there is a place by Name "Thaliyal" near Trivandrum. The place itself got the name from the famous "Thaliyal Shiva Temple". This temple was built some time in the 16th Century. I had been there and wish to share some interesting information. 1,The temple is hardly 3 KMs from Trivandrum Central Railway station .To be specific south of Karaman 2,The temple is by the banks of Karamana river 3,The Shivalinga of this temple is nearly as big as the Ettumanur and Vaikom temples 4,The height shivaling extends from the base of the Karamana river i.e nearly 15 Feet 5,The Nadidevan of this temple is unique in the respect that it had entered into this temple from the near by Kanthaloor Mahadevar temple years back and is specially worshiped here. The presence of nandi devan is a added attraction to the devotees. 6,This temple is recognized as a ideal venue for "Arangattem" of students of various music instruments 7, Lord shiva is in "Thapalsankalpam" so is considered generous in granting the wishes of devotees. A must visit temple in Trivandrum
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