- Special Features
Foundation YearSthala TreeTheerthamRathamArchitectureOther Speciality
- Sthala Puran
Thrissilery Shiva Temple is a renowned Hindu temple located on the main Mananthavady-Mysore Highway in Wayanad district of Kerala. It is one of the popular Shiva temples in Kerala and also one of the well-known places of pilgrimage in Wayanad.
The principal deity of this temple is Lord Shiva. There is an interesting fact about this Thrissilery Shiva Temple. It is believed that the performance of ancestral rites at Thirunelly remain unfinished unless followed by offerings at this temple. There is a shrine for Jala Durga in the temple premises, which is believed to have been installed by Parasurama. The temple tank here never dries up.
- Architecture
The architecture of this temple is similar to the Vishnu Temple at Thirunelly. The idols and carvings in this temple exhibit exemplary art work. The principal deity Lord Shiva is also very enchanting in his looks.
A quaint ambience and tranquility pervade the premises of the temple. Apart from the shrine of Shiva, you can also see smaller shrines of various gods in the vicinity. A small shrine of Jala Durga is situated in water which is believed to be flowing from Papanashini near Thirunelli. The water never dries up and legends say that the shrine was installed by Lord Parasurama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
- Alankar of Deity
- Prayers and BenefitsSpecial Vratas and PrayersOfferings to Deity
Devotees who visit this temple can offer flowers, Banana, and coconut to Lord Shiva.
Stotras and Mantras
- FestivalsAnnual festivalDuring the Malayalam month of Meenam which falls during March-April, the temple celebrates an annual festival.PuthariPuthari is celebrated in Thrissilery Shiva Temple during the month of Thulam which is from October-November.Maha Shivaratri
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- Prasadhas
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