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Thiruvairanikkulam Mahadeva Temple
- Thiruvairanikkulam,Kerala
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Thiruvairanikkulam Mahadeva Temple is located in Aluva taluk in the district of Ernakulam and the presiding deity is Mahadeva or Lord Shiva who resides facing east in the sanctum. Just behind Mahadeva resides Goddess Parvathi. The unique feature Thiruvairanikulam Temple is that the shrine of Lord Shiva is open all round the year, but, the temple of Parvathi is open only for 12 days in a year. The shrine of the Goddess Parvati is opened during the Malayalam month of Dhanu (mid December mid January), beginning from the Thiruvathira nakshatram, the birthday of Lord Shiva.
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.