Makothai Mahadevar Temple, Kodungallur
Hindu temple in Thrissur district, Kerala
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Makothai Mahadevar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located at Kodungallur in Thrissur district of Kerala, India.[1][2]
Vaippu Sthalam
It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanars Appar and Sundarar.[1]
Presiding deity
The presiding deity in the garbhagriha, is represented by the lingam is known as Makothai Mahadevar.[2]
Specialities
Kodungallur was the capital city of Cheras. This place is also known as "Makothai". Very near to this place, Thiruvanchikualam is found, where there is also a Shiva temple. In the east of the shrine of the goddess, the Kannagi temple of Cenkuttuvan is found.[2]