• Shiva

Nagampadam Shiva Temple

Overview


This Shiva temple situated at Nagampdam, near Kottayam. The temple is famous because Sri Narayana guru gave permission for the pilgrimage by Govindan Vaidyar and Kitten Vaidyar sitting near the mango tree in front of the temple. To them, Guru Dev counted on his fingers the goals of the pilgrimage, explaining how to achieve them. This happened in 1103.


Accessibility

Airport

The nearest airports are in Nedumbassery, Kochi and Trivandrum.

Railways

The Kottayam railway station is the nearest railhead.

Road

There are regular buses from other major cities to Kottayam.


Temple Address


Nagampadam Shiva Temple
Nagampadam Perumbaikad,
Kerala, Pin code - 686016

Significance

Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-

  • Longevity
  • 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.

Timings

Morning 6:00 am to Evening 9:00 pm

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