Karppillikkavu Sree Mahadeva Temple, Hindu temple in Manjapra village, Ernakulam district, India
Karppillikkavu Sree Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu sanctuary in Manjapra with traditional Kerala architecture displaying ornate carvings and symbols dedicated to Lord Shiva. The structure faces west and connects a cave on the northern side to the main temple through a sacred passage.
Ancient texts attribute the temple's founding to Kartavirya Arjuna, who created a meditation cave on the northern side. These foundations connect the place to spiritual practice through the ages.
The annual eight-day festival in the Malayalam month of Makaram reflects how the community values this place, with traditional music and processions that shape religious life. The seven elephants and sounds of Panchavadhyam are part of how people here express their spirituality.
The temple is open daily for visitors, with morning and evening services and special ceremonies on Pradhosha days. It helps to check opening times before visiting to join rituals or celebrations.
Local lore speaks of a sacred tunnel extending underground toward the east from the temple well, reportedly connecting to another religious site. This underground passage is said to traverse land holding valuable plants.
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