- Shiva
Irunilamkode Cave Temple
- Irunilamkode,Kerala
- View on map
- Tell us about this temple
Sree Irunilamkode cave temple is one of the old and important temples in Kerala. Irunilamkode is a small village situated in the middle of Mullurkara Panchayath, sharply 2 kms away from Mullurkara Railway station in Trichur district, Kerala state. There is an ancient cave temple very close to the main road. It is under the protection of the Archaeological Department of Kerala. This temple is very famous for various aspects. The idol is carved on a rock at the bottom edge of a small hillock. It is in a cave. This hillock lays spread in an area of more than hundred acres with solid rock
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.