Anandavalleeswaram Sri Mahadevar Temple | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Kollam |
Deity | Shiva |
Festivals | Maha Shivaratri |
Location | |
Location | Anandavalleeshwaram, Kollam city |
State | Kerala |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 8°53′36.2″N 76°34′22.1″E / 8.893389°N 76.572806°E[1] |
Architecture | |
Type | Kerala Dravidian Style |
Completed | 11th century |
Specifications | |
Temple(s) | 1 |
Elevation | 32.8 m (108 ft) |
Anandavalleeswaram Sri Mahadevar Temple (Malayalam: ആനന്ദവല്ലീശ്വരം ശ്രീ മഹാദേവർ ക്ഷേത്രം) in Kollam city is one of the ancient Hindu temples in Kerala, India.[1] Lord Siva and Goddess Anandavally are the main deities of the temple. According to folklore, sage Parashurama has installed the idol of Lord Shiva. The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala.[2][3] It is located at Anandavalleeswaram, a major neighborhood of Kollam city, that comes to the west side of Kollam Collectorate.