Saturday, December 27, 2014

Tourism in Kerala - Vaikom Mahadeva Temple

Vaikom Mahadeva Temple
The Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is a sanctuary for the Hindu god Shiva in Vaikom, Kerala. The sanctuary, alongside Ettumanoor Siva Temple, Kaduthuruthy Thaliyil Mahadeva Temple is viewed as an influential trisome. The conviction is that if a fan adores at these three sanctuaries before 'Ucha pooja', all the wishes are satisfied. The Vaikom Mahadeva sanctuary is one of the few sanctuaries which is held in respect by both Shaivaites and the Vaishnavaites. Vaikom's Shiva is affectionately called Vaikkathappan. The Shiva Linga here is accepted to be from the 'Treta yuga' and considered as one of the most seasoned sanctuaries in Kerala where pooja has not been broken since beginning More 

Annual festival: Vaikathashtami (November/December)
 http://vaikomtemple.org/

By Train : Vaikom Road Railway Station on the Ernakulam is the nearest railway station. However the nearest major station is Kottayam Railway Station is about 25 km away.
By Flight: Cochin International Airport is about 76 km from Kottayam.
By Bus: The major cities and towns nearby including Kottayam, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, and Thiruvananthapuram. Vaikom Bus Station operated by KSTRC lies on the Ettumanoor – Ernakulam Highway.

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