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Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple
- Panayal,Kerala
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Overview
Panayal is in Kasaragod in Kerala, India. It is situated approximately 6 km inland from the coastal town of Bekal. Panayal is around 17 km by road from Kasaragod and around 16 km from Kanhangad. Sri Mahalingeshwara Aided Upper Primary School and the Sri Mahalingeshwara Shiva temple are located here. Panayal is known for the Theyyam art form performed in the many family shrines in the area. Mahalingeswara temple is the one most popular and famous temple in Kasaragod.
Accessibility
The closest airports are in Mangalore and Calicut. The nearest railway station is Kanhangad on Mangalore-Palakkad line. Local roads have access to NH.66 which connects to Mangalore in the north and Calicut in the south
Temple Address
Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple,
Panayal,
Kasaragod,
Kerala,
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.
Timings
Morning 6 AM to Evening 9 PM.