Anandavalleeshwaram Sri Mahadevar Temple

Highlights

• Anandavalleeswaram Sri Mahadevar Temple in Kollam city is one of the ancient Hindu temples in Kerala, India.
• Lord Siva and Goddess Anandavally are the main deities of the temple.
• According to folklore, sage Parashurama has installed the idol of Lord Shiva.
• The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala.
• It is located at Anandavalleeswaram, a major neighborhood of Kollam city, that comes to the west side of Kollam Collectorate.

Religious Significance

The main Sanctum Sanctorum of Anandavalleeswaram Sri Mahadevar temple is 1200 years old and it constructed in Teak wood. This is the only Hindu temple in India which has the deities of Sree Krishnan, Maha Vishnu, Bhoomi Devi and Lakshmi Devi consecrated as idols under a single structure (Sanctum sanctorum). The temple is located in the city of Kollam. It is believed that Kollam Anandavalleeswaram Temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala and is installed by sage Parasurama dedicated to Shiva.

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Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

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