Sreekanteswaram Mahadeva Temple
Sreekanteswaram Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Shiva temple situated in Thiruvananthapuram, in the Indian state of Kerala. Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple is the original abode of the Lord.[1]
| Sreekanteswaram Mahadeva Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Deity | Lord Shiva |
| Location | |
| Location | Thiruvananthapuram |
| State | Kerala |
| Country | India |
Deities
Shiva is the temple's presiding deity. Although his consort Parvati has no idol, she is ever-present in the Sanctum. A Sanctum for Sastha is within the Chuttambalam. Ganesha (Ganapati), the serpent gods and Krishna dwell outside the Chuttambalam. Many devotees argue that the idol worshipped as Bhootathan is actually a Yakshi. Hanuman and Murugan, both carved on pillars near the flagmast, receive worship. All the deities face east.
Adjacent to the shrine of Ganapati stands an idol of Goddess Parashakti who was worshiped in a nearby Kalari. In the Kalari she was worshipped with 'makaara panchakam' in the Shakteya Sampradaya. Mritunjaya Homam, Mrityunjaya archana, Jaladhara, Pinvilakku and Kuvala mala samarpanam are the most popular offerings made to Shiva.
Management
The temple is under the control of Travancore Devaswom Board.
Important days
Maha Shivaratri and Thiruvathira attract crowds to the temple and Thiruvathira day of Malayalam month Dhanu.
References
- "Sreekanteswaram Temple - Thiruvananthapuram". Wikimapia.org. Retrieved 18 March 2015.