Sasthamangalam Mahadevar Temple

Sasthamangalam Mahadevar Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictThiruvananthapuram
DeityShiva (Mahadevar)
Festivals10 Days Annual Festival, Shivarathri, Mandala-Makara vilakku
Location
LocationSasthamangalam
StateKerala
Country India
Sasthamangalam Mahadevar Temple is located in Kerala
Sasthamangalam Mahadevar Temple
Mahadevar Temple, Sasthamangalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Geographic coordinates8°31′06.7″N 76°58′25.4″E / 8.518528°N 76.973722°E / 8.518528; 76.973722
Architecture
TypeKerala Temple Architecture
Specifications
Temple(s)One
Elevation47.77 m (157 ft)

The Sasthamangalam Mahadevar Temple is a Hindu temple in the Sasthamangalam ward of Thiruvananthapuram[1] Municipal Corporation, Kerala State,[2][3] India. It is located on top of a hill away from the city centre to promote the spiritual tranquility of the shrine. The temple is more than 700 years old according to the available records, and was regularly visited by the Kings of Travancore.[4] It is administered by the Travancore Devaswom Board.

  1. ^ "Sasthamangalam Mahadeva Temple Thiruvananthapuram". www.vaikhari.org. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Kerala Temples". keralatemples.info. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Chathamangalam - Sasthamangalam Mahadeva Temple". shaivam.org. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  4. ^ Rajeev, Sharat Sunder (5 May 2017). "A royal procession to Sasthamangalam". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 June 2022.