Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple, Cherthala

Name: Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple
Address: Cherthala, India

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Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu temple located in Cherthala in Alleppey district in the Indian state of Kerala. Believed to be constructed in the 7th century by Azhvanchery Thamprakkal. According to the legend, Kerala is the land gifted by Lord Parasurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Maha Vishnu. The installation of the idol of the Lord Shiva was performed by sage Parasurama himself. The Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple is one of the few temples of the state where two Nalambalam and two Flagmast are dedicated. Temple is one among the 108 Siva Temples listed in the Shivalaya sothram; the exact period of installation of this temple is not known. This Temple is Kudumbha kshetram or family moolasthana prathista for many famous Families in Kerala. ()

Coordinates: 9°41'38"N, 76°19'39"E

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Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arthunkal, St. Thomas Church, Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple, Manakkodam Lighthouse.

2.9 miSW
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Arthunkal, Alappuzha
75 min walk • The largest shrine of St Sebastian in the world, the church known as Arthunkal St. Andrew's Basilica and St. Sebastian's International Shrine in Arthunkal, Cherthala, Alappuzha district, Kerala, India, was constructed by waning just Portuguese missionaries in the 16th century.
3.3 miE
Church
St. Thomas Church, Cherthala
85 min walk • St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Kokkamangalam which holds a midway position among the seven churches founded by St. Thomas, is in the Syro-Malabar Catholic Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly, in the South Indian state of Kerala. A portrait of St.
7 miNE
Temple
Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple
180 min walk • The Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is a temple for the Hindu god Shiva in Vaikom, Kerala, India. The temple, along with Ettumanoor Siva Temple, Kaduthuruthy Thaliyil Mahadeva Temple is considered a powerful trisome. The belief is that if a devotee worships at these three temples before 'Ucha pooja', all the wishes are fulfilled.
4.8 miNW
Lighthouse
Manakkodam Lighthouse
124 min walk • Manakkodam Lighthouse is situated in the Alappuzha district of Kerala near Cherthala. The tower is a 33.8 metres high concrete structure with square cross section. It was inaugurated on 1 August 1979. There were no lights in this area before 1979. The light source was changed from incandescent lamp to metal halide on 21 September 1998.
1.1 miSE
Temple
Karthyayani Devi Temple, Cherthala
28 min walk • Karthyayani Devi Temple, Cherthala is a famous Hindu temple located at Cherthala. Iratti and Thadi are the famous vazhipadu, Cherthala pooram is the second famous pooram in Kerala. Kalabham, in familywise, can be held on there, kalabham is a famous vazhipadu.
4.9 miE
Bridge
Thanneermukkom Bund
127 min walk • The Thanneermukkom Bund was constructed as a part of the Kuttanad Development Scheme to prevent tidal action and intrusion of salt water into the Kuttanad low-lands across Vembanad Lake between Thannermukkom on west and Vechur on east.
6.2 miNE
Universities and schools
University College of Teacher Education Vaikom, Vaikom
159 min walk • University College of Teacher Education Vaikom is directly run by Mahatma Gandhi University, in Kottayam, Kerala, India. The college opened 1 September 1998. Communal reservation is strictly observed per Indian and Kerala government norms.