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Sight Address : Nalppathenneeswaram Sree Mahadeva Temple is situated in Nalppathenneswaram, in Panavally village of Cherthala taluk in Alleppy district ; this place is 20 kilometers from Cherthala. Edit
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Nalppathenneeswaram Sree Mahadeva Temple is situated in Nalppathenneswaram, in Panavally village of Cherthala taluk in Alleppy district of Kerala state, Here Lord Siva is in Kiratha Bhava. It is considered the 48th foundlings of Saint Khara, one who founds the Ettumanur temple and Kaduthuruthi temple. The temple is very artistically constructed in calm a quiet, typical village atmosphere. The festival in this temple is celebrated in the month of Kumbham, and lasts for 7 days, All those days are important days according to the traditional rituals. People refer the God in this temple as “Nalppathenneswarathappan”. Other deities are, Lord Ganapathi, Varahamoorthy, Durgadevi, Rakshassu, Chovva Bhagavathi, Nagaraja, Nagayakshi, Ayyappa. This temple has one sister concern temple called Oorali Parambathu Sastha Temple situated on the north-west side of the temple.
Nalpathaneeswaram Sree Mahadeva Temple, Alappuzha
HistoryEdit
Nalppathenneeswaram Sree Mahadeva Temple is one of the oldest temples still proceeding under Raja Sassana Chepped. Main offering to the deity is kathakali. Because of this, temple is famous for kathakali. A lot of history surrounded with the temple premises, according to the old people this place were known as Pandavar Veli, later it became Panavally. Still there are four big stones that were kept 1 km east of the temple; people believe that these stones were used by pandavas during vanavasam for heating milk. Recently performed devaprasana led by late legend Sri Chorodu Narayanappanicker and his team found that, the temple has more than 1000 years old, deity likes arts performance, annadanam etc. The temple is under the administration of three ancient Kaimal families named Kozhisseril, Payippattu, Mullakkeril.
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September to March.
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Morning, Afternoon & Evening.
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Minimum 30 minutes.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Local taxis are also available at cheap rates. There are many Car rental companies offering cars with drivers or self drive. Rates are around Rs 7 per km but there are all sorts of extras.
Bus : There are bus services operating from cities like Cochin (1:15 hours, Rs 33), Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Chennai, Bangalore (overnight luxury Rs 650), Mysore, Coimbatore (overnight Rs.220) to Alappuzha. Alappuzha has an excellent local bus service system and it is cheap.
Train : Alappuzha railway station is a major station, which link every important city in India. This railway station is easily accessible throughout India. There are direct trains to Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam and also to further North from this station. from railway station taxi or autorickshaws are easily available to reach the site.
Air : Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport. Expect to pay about Rs.450 for a taxi to get from Cochin airport to Cochin, then Bus or train to Alleppey. Alternatively come to airports at Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kozhikode (Calicut), Chennai, Bangalore and catch a train to Alappuzha. from airport buses, taxi or autorickshaws are easily available to reach the site.
Others : Autorickshaw : This is cheap way of transportation between attractions in Alappuzha.
Ferry services : Regular ferry services connect most locations on both banks of the backwaters.The Kerala State Water Transport Department operates ferries for passengers as well as tourists. It is the cheapest mode of transport through the backwaters.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry items such as camera, sun glasses, medical kit, emergency lights. Carry your own food and plenty of water because restaurant is not available near sight.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Keep your cell phone on silent mode inside the temple.
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room, Alappuzha : 100/0477-2251166
- S.V.Hospital, Allappuzha : 0478-2812451
- Alappuzha Fire Station : 0477-2251214
