Mazhuvannur Maha Siva Kshethram

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Mazhuvannur Maha Siva Temple
Mazhuvannur Maha Siva Temple
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Wayanad
Deity	Shiva
Festivals	Maha Shivaratri
Location
Location	Porunnanore
State	Kerala
Country	India
Mazhuvannur Maha Siva Temple, Porunnanore, Wayanad, Kerala
Geographic coordinates	11°43′53″N 75°59′16″E / 11.731295°N 75.987685°E / 11.731295; 75.987685
Architecture
Type	Architecture of Kerala
Specifications
Temple(s)	One
Elevation	802.29 m (2,632 ft)

Mazhuvannur Maha Siva Kshethram^[1] is an ancient Hindu Temple at Tharuvana in Wayanad district of the Indian state of Kerala. The presiding deity is Lord Shiva; other deities are Arayil Bhagavathy, Shree Durga, Nandhi, Lord Ayyappa and Lord Ganapathi. This temple is situated on the highest peak in the areas of Karingari, Paliyana, and Tharuvana. Daily poojas (prayers) were performed there from ancient times. Mazhuvannur Thekke Illam family members have been involved in leading pooja for many centuries.