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
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictAlappuzha
DeityShiva
Governing bodyTravancore Devaswom Board
Location
LocationMavelikara
StateKerala
CountryIndia
Location in Kerala
Geographic coordinates9°15′11″N 76°31′46″E
Architecture
TypeTraditional Kerala style
CreatorCheraman Perumal Nayanar Rajasekara Varman
Date establishedBefore the advent of Kali Yuga
Completed823
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