Veeranimangalam Mahadeva Temple
| Veeranimangalam Mahadeva Temple | |
|---|---|
Thrissur | |
| Deity | Shiva, Narasimha |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri, Narasimha Jayanti |
| Location | |
| Location | Enkakkad |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
| Geographic coordinates | 10°39′19″N 76°15′27″E / 10.655212549887521°N 76.25749204258511°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Kerala style |
| Completed | more than 1000 years |
| Temple(s) | 2 |
Veeranimangalam Mahadeva Temple is an ancient
Temple Structure
The Veeranimangalam temple is situated south part of Wadakkancherry Taluk in Enkakkad village.[4] This is one of the prominent temples of the taluk. The temple comprises a plot of land about two acres. The temples of Lord Shiva are of great significance when inspecting temple architecture. The over-all temple complex faces west. Main deity of the temple is Lord Shiva; however Narasimha moorthy is the presiding power in the Temple. There is a large pool on the west side of the temple. The pond was constructed to confront the Shiva temple of Lord Shiva.
Narasimha moorthy
Lord Narasimha is also associated with Lord Shiva and given importance to Lord Narasimha Swamy Temple. Sanctum Sanctorum of Lord Narasimha Swamy is facing to west. It is believed that the temple of Narasimha is believed to have done relief of anger of Lord Shiva.
Sub Deities
- Maha Vishnu
- Ganapathy
- Ayyappan
- Murugan
- Snake Goddess
- Sreekrishnan
See also
- 108 Shiva Temples
- Temples of Kerala
References
- ISBN 978-81-85692319.
- ^ "108 Shiva Temples in Kerala created by Lord Parasurama". www.vaikhari.org.
- ^ "Ambalikadu - Enakkadu Veeranimangalam Siva Temple". www.shaivam.org.
- ^ "108 Siva Temples". www.thekeralatemples.com.