Mammiyur Mahadeva Temple is a popular Shiva temple situated in Guruvayoor, Thrissur district[1] of Kerala, India.[2] Every devotee who goes to Guruvayur Temple is supposed to go to Mammiyoor also, as the ritual goes. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple premises. The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples[3] in Kerala and one among the five Shiva temples around Guruvayoor. The main deity is Lord Shiva, who is installed in the concept of 'Uma Maheshwara' - His form with Goddess Parvathi on his left. There is a shrine for Lord Vishnu also here. The sub-deities are Lord Ganapathi, Lord Subrahmanya, Lord Ayyappan, Goddess Kali and Serpent deities. This temple is managed by Malabar Devaswom Board.[4] Daily three poojas are conducted. Puzhakkara Chennas Mana is the hereditary Thanthri of this temple too. Shivaratri and Ashtami Rohini are the major festivals.
| Mammiyoor Sree Mahadeva Temple | |
|---|---|
Mammiyur Mahadeva Kshetram | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Thrissur |
| Deity | Shiva, Parvathi, Vishnu |
| Festivals | Shivarathri |
| Location | |
| Location | Mammiyur, Guruvayoor |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
| Geographic coordinates | 10°35′57″N 76°02′10″E / 10.599045°N 76.036069°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Architecture of Kerala |
| Elevation | 27.29 m (90 ft) |
Temple dress code
edit- Men: Traditional mundu allowed (lungi, shirt and banian not allowed inside sanctum sanctorum)
- Women: Salwar kameez allowed, saree, set mundu, skirts and blouse allowed
References
edit- ^ "Mammiyoor Temple Thrissur - Mammiyur Shiva Temple Trichur Kerala". www.kerala-tourism.org. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ brb in thedeckofhellMaps of India Archived 2010-02-06 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Mammiyoor Temple Thrissur". www.tourmyindia.com. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ "Mammiyoor Mahadeva Temple, Kerala - Info, Timings, Photos, History". TemplePurohit - Your Spiritual Destination. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
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