Kandiyoor Sree Mahadeva Temple

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Kandiyoor Sree Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Shiva temple situated in Kandiyoor near Mavelikkara on the banks of Achankovil river. Kandiyoor was once the capital of the Odanadu kingdom. The temple and region are related to the history of ancient Buddhism in Kerala. Mattom Sree Mahadeva Temple also known as is 1 kilometre west of Mavelikara town north of State Highway 6. It is spread across an area of 7.5 acres. ()

Completed: 823 (1201 years ago)Coordinates: 9°15'11"N, 76°31'46"E

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Kandiyoor Sree Mahadeva Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Chettikulangara Devi Temple, Pazhaya Suriyani Pally, Parumala Valiya Panayannarkavu Devi Temple.

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Church
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