Triprangode Siva Temple

Highlights

• Triprangode Siva Temple is a Hindu temple located at Triprangode, near Tirur, Malappuram district, Kerala.
• This ancient temple is situated 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) west of Tirunavaya railway station and 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south of Tirur railway station.
• It is one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage centres in northern Kerala.
• Kokila Sandeśa of Uddanta Sanstrikal (15th century) mentions Triprangode among other major destinations in the region.
• Inscriptions of the Later Chera ruler Goda Ravi Varma (10th century) were discovered from the Triprangode Siva Temple.

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Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

History

• •Long ago, there lived a sage called Mrikandu with his wife Marudvati.
• •Both were devotees of Shiva (He is the Eternal Lord.
• •He is the Ruler of time Mahakaleshvara the Originator of time (Mahakala) and Destroyer of time (Kalari) or Kalasamhara Murti).
• •The couple were childless, and so decided to perform austerity rituals so they would be blessed with a child.

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