Tag: KaduthuruthyTemple

Kaduthuruthy Mahadeva Temple or the Thaliyil Shiva Temple is one amongst the trio of most legendary Shiva Temples in Kerala.  The Mahadeva temple was installed by the demon Khara (of the Khara Dhooshana demon duo mentioned in the famous epic Ramayana) along with Ettumanoor and Vaikom temple shrines.  The idols at Vaikom and Ettumanoor temples are believed to be installed at the same time by the demon Khara. As there are replicas of Vaikom & Ettumanoor Shiva shrines in the temple, it is believed a visit here before noon is as good as a visiting all the three important Shiva temples (Vaikom, Ettumanoor, and Thaliyil Mahadeva) on the same day at the same time. Visiting the three Shiva temples at Vaikom. Kaduthuruthy and Ettumanoor on a single day will bring prosperity and the blessings of Shiva. Karthaveerarjuneeyam - the mythological story is depicted in carvings at the temple. This is a complete guide with lots of useful information. You can jump straight to these sections to touch on the specifics. The legend behind Kaduthuruthy Mahadeva Temple The legend of the Kaduthuruthy temple is linked with the great epic Ramayana. As per legend, Kharasura - mentioned in Ramayana installed the Shiva lingam. An ardent devotee of Shiva he performed strict penance at Chidambaram. Impressed by his Tapasya  Shiva granted him a boon & 3 Lingams. He traveled southward & carried one in each hand and the third in his mouth. Overcome by the weight of the Lingams, he tried to rest at Vaikom & then at Ettumanoor and the Lingams got installed at each place. The last Shiva Lingam installed was from his mouth & the site got the name “Kadichiruthy Prathishta.” (Kadichu – bite, thuruthy – to be placed). Hence it is believed that darshan of all three Lingams before noon