Thrissur district · Kerala
Chowalloor Siva Temple
An ancient west-facing Shiva temple near Guruvayur in Thrissur district, one of Kerala’s 108 Shiva temples.
Kerala · Temple listing
Cheruvathur Mahadeva Temple
01 · Discover
History & tradition
Cheruvathur Sri Mahadeva Temple is in the town of Kunnamkulam in the Thrissur district of Kerala. The presiding deity is Shiva, enshrined in the main sanctum facing east. Folklore says the image was installed by the sage Parasurama, and the temple is counted among the 108 famous Shiva temples of Kerala. Like most old temples of the state, it has several legends that explain its origin and its hold on devotees.
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
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Cheruvathur Mahadeva Temple
Thrissur district, Kerala
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04 · At the temple
Darshan & customs
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12