Avanavanchery Sri Indilayappan Temple

Avanavanchery Sri Indilayappan Temple (Malayalam: അവനവഞ്ചേരി ശ്രീ ഇണ്ടിളയപ്പൻ ക്ഷേത്രം) is a popular Hindu temple in Attingal of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Lord Indilayappan and is one of the oldest temples in the state of Kerala. Lord Indilayappan is worshipped by devotees for getting good health, courage and better life prospects.

Avanavanchery Sri Indilayappan Temple
അവനവഞ്ചേരി ശ്രീ ഇണ്ടിളയപ്പൻ ക്ഷേത്രം
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictThiruvananthapuram
DeityShiva, Ayyappan, Ganesha
FestivalsNaivaipp maholsavam and Aavaninchery Pooram
Location
LocationIndilayappan Temple Road, Avanavancherry, Attingal
StateKerala
Country India
Sri Indilayyappan Temple, Avanavancherry, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Geographic coordinates8°41′35.9″N 76°50′03.5″E
Architecture
TypeTravancore Royal
Completed13th Century
Elevation50.54 m (166 ft)
Website
aavaninchery.wix.com

The primary deity of the temple is Lord Shiva and Umamaheswara. The Temple sub deities are Lord "Unni Ganapathy" (Baby Ganesha), Sree Dharmashastha (Lord Ayyappan) and Naga Devatas. There is a separate sanctuary for Mallan Thamburan.

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