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Sree Kunninmathilakam Mahadeva Temple is situated at Cheruthazham in Kannur, Kerala. The old name of this temple is Sree Kunninmathilakam Shiva Temple. Lord Shiva of this temple is known as 'Sree Kunninmathilakathappan'. Sree Kunninmathilakathappan is worshipped as Lord Dakshinamoorthy in the morning, Lord Kirathamoorthy at noon, and Lord Umamaheshwara in the evening by devotees. Another famous temple in Kerala, Sree Raghavapuram Temple (Hanumarambalam), is also situated at Cheruthazham.
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The nearest railway station to the temple is Payangadi.
Website of Cheruthazham Sree Kunninmathilakam Mahadeva Temple, http://kunninmathilakam.com
History
In Threthayuga Lord Anjaneya the devoted and trustworthy envoy of Lord Sree Ram was entrusted to install the idol of Lord Mahadeva in Rameswaram by Lord Sree Ram. On this way he installed one part of the idol of Lord Mahadeva in this Sacred land thereby he reached late at Rameswaram. Due to Lord Anjaneya’s belated arrival, Lord Sree Rama installed Lord Mahadeva’s idol made in clay and imparted the remaining life force to the clay idol situating in Dhanushkodi. Because of the immense blessing power and the importance of this land Gods and Saints worshipped the idol of Lord Mahadeva in this place and in Kaliyuga about six of the Brahmin families constructed the main Sanctum Sanctorum of Lord Mahadeva in this place and worshipped him in three different forms- Lord Dakshina Murthi in the morning, Lord Kiratha Murthi at noon and Lord Uma Maheswar in the evening. Lately because of the negligence of fostering and foreign invasion many part of the temple had been destroyed and during 1980s the families of the temple trustees and local devotees started the renovative works of this temple. There conducted an astrological thought in this temple from 7th March to 13th March 2011 and lots of remedial works had been revealed to conducted. Thereafter a well structured committee has been formed and started the efforts to retain the ancient graceness of the temple. The renovation of the main Sanctum Sanctorum, Namaskara Mandapam, four sided building around the Sanctum Sanctorum (nalambalam), temple for Lord Vigneshar, temple for Lord Subrahmanya, Saraswathi Mandapa are some of the most important works to be completed without delay.Offerings
Vazhipadu :
Nithya Pooja Niramala Vilakkum Mala Koovala Mala Neyvilakku Pinvilakku Ennavilakku Swayamvara Pushpanjali Sivasahasranama Pushplanjali Mruthyunjaya Pushpanjali Pushapanjali Neyyamruth Chandrakkala Oppikkal Thrimadhuram Malar Nivedyam Ganapathi Homam Mruthyunjaya Homam Karuka Homam Thilahomam Rundrabhishekam Jaladhara Sanghabhishekam Vahana Pooja Payasam Vella Nivedyam Ilaneer Abhishekam Palabhishekam Enna AbhishekamRenovation
Kshethra Punarudharanam:
To retain the ancient graceness of the temple we formed a structured committee and initiated the renovation of the temple. The renovation of the main Sanctum Sanctorum, Namaskara Mandapam, four sided building around the Sanctum Sanctorum (nalambalam), temple for Lord Vigneshar, temple for Lord Subrahmanya, Saraswathi Mandapa are some of the most important works to be completed without delay. We need very good financial support for the renovative works of the Temple from the devotees. So hereby, request all devotees world wide to contribute sincere efforts to retain the graceness of this temple and direct us to the right path with your valuable suggestions. As the saying "Little Drop od Water make a mighty ocean", please do not hesitate to offer your valuable supportsand part of this great endeavour.