Velloorkunnam Mahadeva Temple , Muvattupuzha

VELLOORKUNNAM Maha deva temple, located near Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam Dist. is one of the most popular pilgrimage spots in Kerala, and one of the greatest shiva temple in Kerala, attracting thousands of pilgrims from all parts of the State. This is one of the rarest Siva Temples situated near The three rivers,which merge to form a single river. Lord Maheswara is the eliminator of all the worries. He gets easily pleased with those who worship. He awards peace in this World and salvation in the other World. He is the annihilator of the wicked and protector of the good. The idol in Velloorkunnam Mahadeva Temple is Kirathamoorthy, who gets easily pleased in his Devotees. They believe that the fore sating of arrogance and the trust in Lord Sankara bring them auspices. The other deities are Vinayaka, Sreekrishna, Sreedharma Sastha and Naga. Mondays, Saturdays and Pradosha days are important here.