Known as the "Dakshina Kashi" (Kashi of the South), Kottiyoor Temple is a prominent Shiva temple in Kerala. Vadakkeshwaram Temple is the common name of the temple since ancient times, but some of the local people address the temple as Ikkare Kottiyoor, as it lies on the banks of the river close to Kottiyoor village; to differentiate it from the shrine on the other side of the river. Thruchherumana Kshetram is the proper name of the Kottiyoor temple. The temple is a special category temple under the Malabar Devaswom Board.
Mythology says that Akkare Kottiyoor, the shrine on the eastern bank of the river, was the location of Daksha Yaga, at the conclusion of which, Sati Devi immolated herself. The Thruchherumana Temple was built after the swayambhu lingam was found. However, the exact date of construction of the temple is not known, the pilgrimage taking place across many centuries.
Mythology says that Akkare Kottiyoor, the shrine on the eastern bank of the river, was the location of Daksha Yaga, at the conclusion of which, Sati Devi immolated herself. The Thruchherumana Temple was built after the swayambhu lingam was found. However, the exact date of construction of the temple is not known, the pilgrimage taking place across many centuries.
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