Pokkunny Siva Temple
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| Pokkunny Siva Temple | |
|---|---|
 Main Temple Structure | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Palakkad |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Vadavannur, Pokkunny |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
| Geographic coordinates | 10°38′55″N 76°42′11″E / 10.648614°N 76.703016°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Kerala style |
| Creator | Kollankodu |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | One |
| Monument(s) | 1 |
| Elevation | 132.47 m (435 ft) |
Pokkunny Siva Temple (Malayalam: പൊക്കുന്നി ശിവ ക്ഷേത്രം) is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated at Vadavannur village of Alathur of Palakkad district in Kerala state in India.[1] The temple is a part of 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala.[2] The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Legend has it that Lord Parasurama installed the Shiva Linga at the pond (Perumkulam) in Alathur. The temple was built by the King of Kollamkodu kingdom.[3]
