Nilakkal Sree Mahadeva Temple
| Nilakkal Sree Mahadeva Temple | |
|---|---|
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Temple arch gate with Shiva statue | |
  Nilakkal Sree Mahadeva Temple Location within Kerala | |
| Name | |
| Proper name | നിലയ്ക്കൽ ശ്രീ മഹാദേവ ക്ഷേത്രം |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 9°22′49.43″N 76°52′59.6″E / 9.3803972°N 76.883222°ECoordinates: 9°22′49.43″N 76°52′59.6″E / 9.3803972°N 76.883222°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Pathanamthitta |
| Location | Nilakkal |
| Elevation | 330 m (1,083 ft) |
| Culture | |
| Primary deity | Shiva |
| Important festivals | Maha Shivaratri, Thiruvutsavam |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | Traditional Kerala style |
| History and governance | |
| Date built | 1946 |
| Temple board | Travancore Devaswom Board |
| Website | |
Nilakkal Mahadeva Temple is a located in Nilakkal, in the eastern side of Pathanamthitta district of Kerala state, India. The temple is dedicated to lord Shiva and it is one of the important "idathavalam" or halting place for the Sabarimala piligrims. The shrine is administrated by Travancore Devaswom Board. During Sabarimala pilgrimage, lots of devotees visits the temple and probably on these days Nilakkal will be crowded by a large number of devotees.[1]
Location
The temple which was founded in the year 1946 is located just 1 km from the main highway leading to Sabarimala temple. The shrine is surrounded by thick forests and rubber plantations. [2]
Worship
Lord Shiva is the presiding deity and it is believed to be in two moods, Ugramoorthy (fierce) and Mangala pradayakan (auspicious). A common belief is that Lord Shiva is showering his blessings to his son Lord Ayyappa to fight against all evil spirits while throwing all anger to the evils. As in many Shiva shrines, a number of oxen are protected in the temple premises.[3]
Subordinate deities
There is only two Upa Prathishtas (sub deities) here, Lord Kannimoola Ganapathi and Nandi.
Poojas
Three Poojas are held here every day. The morning section includes Usha pooja, noon section with Ucha pooja and the desk section concludes with Deeparadhana. Special weekly days are Sunday, Monday and Friday.[4]
Festivals
The "Maha Shivaratri" held annually is one of the noted festivals of the temple. Besides Shivarathri, the temple celebrates its Thiruvutsavam every year in grand style. At times of Sabarimala pilgrimage, devotees from various states visits the temple for their welfare and sake.
See also
References
- ↑ "Lord Shiva Temples of Pattanamthitta District". shaivam.org. 2016-10-11.
- ↑ Mathew, Biju (2016-10-11). Pilgrimage to temple heritage. p. 121.
- ↑ "Nilakkal Mahadeva Temple, Perunad". www.myoksha.com. 2016-10-30.
- ↑ "Nilakkal Mahadeva Temple". www.sabarimalaaccomodation.com. Retrieved 2016-10-11.