Alappuzha district · Kerala
Cherthala Karthyayani Temple
The Karthyayani Devi temple at Cherthala in Alappuzha district, known for the Cherthala Pooram.
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Kerala · Temple listing
Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple
01 · Discover
History & tradition
Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple is in Cherthala town in the Alappuzha district of Kerala, about a kilometre from the Cherthala bus stand. It is believed to have been built in the 7th century by Azhvanchery Thamprakkal, and legend says the image of Shiva was installed by the sage Parasurama. It is one of the few temples in the state with two nalambalams and two flagmasts, and it is counted among the 108 Shiva temples named in the Shivalaya Stotram. Many well-known families of Kerala regard it as their family temple.
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
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Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple
Alappuzha 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