Ayamkudi Mahadeva Kshethram

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  Namboothiri (guest)

  The history of the temple or its origin could be dated back as early as 1000 AD. The main idol is a Shivalingam, supposed to have appeared on its own in the Homagni (Sacred fire) in a Brahmin's house at Ayamkudy. This Brahmin, Namboothiri, was an ardent devotee of Vaikathappan a temple 15 km away. According to the legend he was not able to reach the temple for worship due to his old age and hence, the Deity of that temple (Vaikathappan) appeared in his� Upasana Homagni. The temple was constructed later and it stands presently as the top center of the village. There seem to have been seven Ooranma families(Owners) of the temple; however, only five still have living members. The Present Ooranma Families Include Pattamana Illam, Ettikkada Mana,Irishi Illam, Marangatta Mana and Neithasseri Mana. The temple has been a center of the learned and learning for centuries. It has always been a center for learning Rig Veda with many experts resident in the village. Education in the Rig Veda takes nearly seven years and the coaching was always associated with the temple. Hence the temple has witnessed many generations learning the Veda and the echoes of the Chanting Rig Veda must have purified the atmosphere of the temple for centuries.

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  Deepa (guest)

  First time i have seen this temple site. And I am really proud of you that to make this such a good site that peoples well know about our temple. I think this type of things will help to increase the prayer to lord shiva and should know the shakti of Lord Shiva.

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  DILEEP (guest)

  SIVARATHRI -THIRUVULSAVASAMSAKAL DEAR FRIENDS ,

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