Kerala tourism Guide

Kaviyoor Mahadeva Temple also known as Thrikkaviyoor Mahadeva Temple is situated on the banks of Manimala River. It is one of the oldest temples and preserved as a monument by the government. The presiding deity of Lord Shiva in the form of Shivalinga is three high carved out of one single stone. A Hanuman Temple is also located on a small hillock in the temple complex. The main festival here is the Thiruvutsavam festival and rituals like Utsavabali, seva and pallivetta are performed during this festival. Other festivals are Sivaratri festival where 8000 lamps ate lit known as Vilakkezhunnellippu. Sahasra Kalasam is another ritual here where offering to the lord is given in one gold, 10 silver and 89 copper pots. Hanumath Jayanthy is also celebrated along with Thiruvutsavam. A Chariot decorated with flowers is the main attraction of this festival. Some of the other main offerings of this temple are the Dhara, Muzhukkappu and Chatussatham. The offerings to Hanuman temple by the devotees are Aval Nivedyam and Vadamala.