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SUMMARY:Vaikom Mahadeva Temple
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LOCATION:Vaikom Mahadeva Temple\, Vaikom\, Kottayam\, kerala\, 686141
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DESCRIPTION:Vaikom Mahadeva Temple in Vaikom\, Kottayam district\, is an an
 cient and prominent Shiva temple and an important pilgrimage centre in Ker
 ala. The presiding deity is Lord Shiva\, worshipped locally as Vaikkathapp
 an\, and the temple is traditionally regarded as one of the important Shiv
 a shrines of the state. Kerala Tourism notes the temple’s distinctive Ke
 rala-style architecture\, including its unusual oval-shaped sanctum when v
 iewed externally\, while the temple complex extends over a large enclosed 
 area with traditional structures and gateways. The temple is also popularl
 y known as Dakshina Kashi\, reflecting its longstanding importance as a ce
 ntre of Shiva worship. Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is especially associated wit
 h Vaikathashtami\, its major annual festival\, held in the Malayalam month
  of Vrischikam\, generally during November or December. The festival tradi
 tionally extends for twelve days and combines special temple rituals with 
 a rich programme of cultural and ceremonial activities. Kerala Tourism rec
 ords dance recitals\, Kathakali performances\, music concerts and traditio
 nal processions among the attractions associated with the festival. The co
 ncluding day features a major procession in which the thidambu\, a ceremon
 ial representation of the presiding deity\, is carried on an elephant and 
 accompanied by processions from neighbouring temples. Recent Kerala Touris
 m festival documentation also describes caparisoned elephants and traditio
 nal music ensembles as important features of…\n\nEvent page: https://app
 .eventifyplus.com/event/vaikom-mahadeva-temple
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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