Kodungallur is around 40 Kms away from Thrissur. The Presiding Deity of this Temple is Sri Mahadeva and He is an incarnation of God Shiva. He Blesses His Devotees along with His Consort Goddess Umadevi and She is none other than Goddess Parvathi. This Temple was built by the Kings of Chera Dynasty. The Temple is unique since it is the only Temple in Kerala with 33 Sub Shrines for various Deities. It has Rajagopurams on all four sides of the Temple and the Sanctum Sanctorum is in the centre of the premises.

This Temple has been praised by the Naayanmaars in Thevaram because of which this Temple is considered as one of the Paadal Petra Sthalam that is dedicated to God Shiva. This Temple is one of the ancient Temples of Kerala. The Presiding Deity of this Temple is also considered as the Family God of the Cochin Royal Family. There is a frim belief that the King Cheramam Perumal visited the Kailayas from this Temple premises along with his friend and companion Sundaramoorthy Nayanar. An Inscription is also found in the Temple which clearly mentions that the Namaskara Mandabams and certain other important places of this Temple were vadalized and smashed by the Dutch but  was later renovated by  Paliyath Govindan Achan who was the then Chief Minsiter of the Cochin Kingdom. This Temple is built by following the typical Kerala Style of Architecture. It also has beautiful murals depicting all Hindu Mythology. Vaisaka Pournami Brahmmothsavam is the annual 10-day festival which is celebrated in a grand way. Special poojas are also performed during many Hindu festivals and on auspicious days. This Temple is under the care and custody of The Archaeological Survey of India and the Cochin Devaswom Board. 

Devotees visiting Temples in Kerala must remember that all the Hindu Temples in Kerala open very early and they also close early during the forenoon. Hence Devotees are advised to check with the Temple Timings before their visit. Similarly the Attire or Dress Code for the Males in most Temples are Dhoti or Veshti and their upper wear like Shirt, Baniyan etc have to be removed but they can wear a Shawl instead. Ladies are advised either to wear a Saree or Salwar Kameez along with a Shawl or Dhupatta.

Contact Details: 0480 2812061 and 91889 58033

Temple Timing: 4:30 AM to 8 PM

Distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodungallur is 247 Kms

Distance from Thrissur to Kodungallur is 39 Kms

Distance from Triprayar to Kodungallur is 26 Kms

Distance from Guruvayur to Kodungallur is 48 Kms

Distance from Kannur to Kodungallur is 243 Kms

Distance from Varkala to Kodungallur is 217 Kms

Distance from Chelakkara to Kodungallur is 82 Kms

Distance from Kottayam to Kodungallur is 97 Kms

Distance from Kollam to Kodungallur is 176 Kms

Distance from Kozhikode to Kodungallur is 155 Kms

Distance from Coimbatore to Kodungallur is 152 Kms

Distance from Erode to Kodungallur is 245 Kms

Distance from Dindigul to Kodungallur is 250 Kms

Distance from Mysore to Kodungallur is 312 Kms

Distance from Madurai to Kodungallur is 312 Kms

Distance from Palakkad to Kodungallur is 101 Kms

Distance from Triprangode to Kodungallur is 83 Kms

Distance from Chamaravottam to Kodungallur is 78 Kms

Distance From Chennai to Kodungallur is 652 Kms

Nearest Railway Station is Kodungallur R.S.

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