Thiruvaloor Mahadeva temple
| Thiruvaloor Mahadeva temple | |
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Entrance of Thiruvaloor Mahadeva temple | |
  Thiruvaloor Mahadeva temple Location within Kerala | |
| Name | |
| Proper name | Maha Siva Temple, Thiruvaloor |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 10°7′7.33″N 76°18′31.59″E / 10.1187028°N 76.3087750°ECoordinates: 10°7′7.33″N 76°18′31.59″E / 10.1187028°N 76.3087750°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Ernakulam |
| Locale | Alangad |
| Culture | |
| Primary deity | Lord Shiva |
| Important festivals | Main Festival, Shivaratri |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | Kerala Traditional |
Thiruvalloor Mahadeva Temple is situated in Thiruvaloor kara of Alangad Village, in Ernakulam district. This temple is listed among the famous siva temples in Kerala, India.
The idol here is believed to be an Agni Pratishta, i.e., with Lord Siva's third eye open. You can see the pond situated in east direction of the temple in line with the idol, in sree kovil. It is believed that this is because, the fire( agni) emitting from the idol can be harmful to people. In order to smoothen that effect the pond is constructed in that way.
The other idol in the temple is Load Ganapati.
Also as a subsidiary of Thiruvalloor Mahadeva Temple, Keezhanikavu is situated very next to the temple, having Vishu, Bhagavati and Nagas as idols.