Kandiyoor Sree Mahadeva Temple
Kandiyoor Sree Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Shiva temple situated in Kandiyoor near Mavelikkara on the banks of Achankovil river. Kandiyoor was once the capital of the Odanadu kingdom. The temple and region are related to the history of ancient Buddhism in Kerala. Mattom Sree Mahadeva Temple also known as (shiva nada)is 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) west of Mavelikara town north of State Highway 6. It is spread across an area of 7.5 acres (3.0 ha).
| Kandiyoor Sree Mahadeva Temple | |
|---|---|
കണ്ടിയൂർ മഹാദേവക്ഷേത്രം | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Alappuzha |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Governing body | Travancore Devaswom Board |
| Location | |
| Location | Mavelikara |
| State | Kerala |
| Country | India |
Location in Kerala | |
| Geographic coordinates | 9°15′11″N 76°31′46″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Traditional Kerala style |
| Creator | Cheraman Perumal Nayanar Rajasekara Varman |
| Date established | Before the advent of Kali Yuga |
| Completed | 823 |
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