Peruvanam Mahadev Temple (

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: പെരുവനം മഹാദേവക്ഷേത്രം) is a

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Temple situated in Peruvanam of Thrissur District,

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. The temple is said to be in existence with the origin of

and the advent of

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. It is one among the famous

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in Kerala, and is the main temple of the old time Peruvanam village. It is surrounded by Bhadrakali and

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temples on the west, a

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temple on the north, a

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temple on the east and a

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temple on the south.

Architecture

The temple stands on a 7-acre ground surrounded by a compound wall. The structure of Shri kovil (main shrine) is square-type which is very rare in

n temples.

Gallery

Peruvanam Shiva temple DSC 0305.JPG, Side View Peruvanam Shiva temple DSC 0314.JPG, Lamps on the Wall Peruvanam Shiva temple DSC 0360.JPG, Balikkallu Peruvanam Shiva temple DSC 0335.JPG, Top of the Temple File:Pano hdr smal.jpg, Panaromic view of the Temple

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{{Shaivism Shiva temples in Kerala Tourist attractions in Thrissur Hindu temples in Thrissur district 108 Shiva Temples

Architecture

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