Kanjilassery Maha Siva Temple
Kanjilassery Maha Siva Temple is located at Chemancheri village in Kozhikode district, in Kerala, India.[1] The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva, located in main Sanctum Sanctorum, facing west. According to folklore, sage Parashurama has installed the idol.[2] It is the part of the 108 Shiva Temples of Kerala.[3] The temple is located around 4 km away from Pookad Junction on the route of Pokad - Thoraikadavu Road.
| Kanjilassery Maha Siva Temple | |
|---|---|
 Temple and Temple Pond | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kozhikode |
| Deity | Lord Shiva Maha Vishnu |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri, Ashtamirohini |
| Location | |
| Location | Chemancheri, Quilandy |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
| Geographic coordinates | 10.709321°N 76.240582°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Kerala style |
| Completed | Not known |
| Monument(s) | 2 |
Myths & Beliefs
It is also believed that the Kanjilassery Maha Shiva Temple is dedicated to the worship of sage Kashyapa and is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva. The Rudraa is a form of rhyming Shiva in the time of the sacrifice. Kasi, Kanchipuram, Kanjirangad and Kanjilassery are said to have been built simultaneously with Kanjilassery Siva Temple.
References
- "108 Siva Temples".
- Kunjikuttan Ilayath. 108 Siva Kshetrangal. H and C Books.
- "108 Shiva Temples in Kerala created by Lord Parasurama". Vaikhari. Retrieved 6 November 2014.