• Shiva

Tirupuram Sri Mahadev Temple

Overview


Tirupuram is a village in Trivandrum district in the state of Kerala, India. Tirupuram village is 6 km away from Neyyattinkara, 25 km away from the capital city Trivandrum. The famous Tirupuram Shiva Temple is situated here. Tirupuram is also very near to the Poovar, Vizhinjam and Kovalam. This Village is famous for Shiv-rathri festival. There is a story behind the name Tirupuram. It is believed that this is the place where lord Shiva sits after the Tripura dahanam. Thus the village got the name Tripuram which later got changed to Tirupuram.


Accessibility

Airport

Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport.

Railways

The nearest railhead to Trivandrum is the Trivandrum Central.

Road

Trivandrum can be accessed by the KSRTC buses. Trivandrum is located at the end of National Highway No. 47.


Temple Address


Tirupuram Sri Mahadev Temple
Tirupuram, Kerala,
Pin code - 695133

Significance

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

  • Wealth
  • Salvation
  • Knowledge
Shlokas

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.

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.

Timings

Morning 6 AM to Evening 9 PM

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