Kuttumuck Siva Temple

Kuttumuck Siva Temple
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Thrissur
Deity	Mahadeva
Festivals	Maha Shivaratri
Location
Location	Kuttumuck
State	Kerala
Country	India
Mahadeva Temple, Kuttumuck, Thrissur, Kerala
Geographic coordinates	10°32′56″N 76°14′25″E / 10.548995°N 76.240335°E / 10.548995; 76.240335
Architecture
Type	Architecture of Kerala
Specifications
Temple(s)	One
Elevation	33.28 m (109 ft)

Kuttumuck Siva Temple, the abode of Lord Kuttumuck Sree Mahadevan, is located about 5 km northeast of Thrissur.^[1] According to the legends, the idol worshipped here is more than 300 years old. But there are no historical records to establish it. The name 'Kuttumuck' is believed to have evolved from Kutti Muck.

History

The idol worshipped here is known as "Kiratha Moorthi", an especially fierce and potent incarnation of Shiva. It was in this form that the lord tested Arjuna's devotion, by appearing as a hunter and challenging him to a duel. Impressed by Arjuna's dedication, Shiva gave him the celestial weapon "Pasupathastra". According to a popular lore, once the army of Mysore, led by Tipu Sultan, attacked the Kuttumucku temple. When they were about to breach the premises, a swarm of bees appeared out of nowhere and attacked them, forcing them to retreat. The temple was thus left unharmed.^{[citation needed]}

Upadevas

Ganapathy

In most of the temples in Kerala,

Though this is outside the nalambalam, it is not considered as updevatha. In fact, it is considered equal in importance with Lord Shiva shrine. Because of that reason you can see additional compound wall and balikkallu exclusively for Mahavishnu. This is situated at the southern side facing west.

Festivals

Utsavam Pallivetta

Kuttumuck, the utsavam lasts for ten days. Kodiyettam, (beginning day of Utsavam) happens such that the Aarattu happens on Thiruvathira (lunar) star in the Malayalm month

) heralding the Utsavam.

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  Kuttumuck sri mahadeva temple
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  Kuttumuck pooram
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  Kuttumuck sri mahadeva temple siveli

References

1. ^ "Kuttumuck Siva Temple – Hindu Temple Timings, History, Location, Deity, shlokas". Retrieved 22 September 2022.

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