Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva Temple lies at Methala village, south of Kodungallur, in Thrissur District. It is one among the four Tali temples of Kodungallur and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The Mahadeva temple dates back to the period of Cheraman Perumal Naayanar (9th century). It is one of the rare temples in Kerala, which retains its ancient Tamil flavor and connections. The temple holds the images of two Shaivite saints, who are believed to have reached the Paramapadam (Shiva loka) from Thiruvanchikulam on the day of Chothi (Swathi) asterism in Karkidakom (July-August
The Mahadeva temple dates back to the period of Cheraman Perumal Naayanar (9th century). It is one of the rare temples in Kerala, which retains its ancient Tamil flavor and connections. The temple holds the images of two Shaivite saints, who are believed to have reached the Paramapadam (Shiva loka) from Thiruvanchikulam on the day of Chothi (Swathi) asterism in Karkidakom (July-August
The annual festival is celebrated for 8 days in the Malayalam month of Kumbham (February–March), which ends with the Arattu in the sea on the new moon day. Aanayottam is also conducted as part of the festival. Shivratri is celebrated in a grand manner.
The western entrance of the temple is on the Kodungallur- Ernakulam highway (NH 17).
The western entrance of the temple is on the Kodungallur- Ernakulam highway (NH 17).
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