Thirunakkara Mahadeva
Deities

Thirunakkara Mahadeva

Tirunakkara — Kottayam royal temple

Status · Anusandhāna
Source · Tier 2
Tradition · Hindu
Period · 11th c. CE

Thirunakkara Mahadeva

The royal family-temple of the Kottayam rajas. Famous for its Thirunakkara Utsavam in March–April with 10-day processions of elephants and Panchavādya music.

Wisdom Graph: Divine Associations

MantraOm Namaḥ Śivāya
Offerings
bilva leaves (Shaiva)milk abhiṣekaflowers
Sacred colours
sandalwoodsaffron

🛕 Principal Temples

🎊 Festivals

  • Mahā Śivarātri
  • Annual utsavam