Guruvayur - Mammiyur Mahadevan Temple

Guruvayur - Mammiyur Mahadevan Temple

The Mammiyur Mahadevan Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. The Mammiyur Mahadevan Temple is one among the 108 Shiva temples in Kerala and is a famous temple in South India. The presiding deity in the Mammiyur Mahadevan Temple is Lord Shiva who is seen here as a family man. When you pay your respects to the Lord at Guruvayur Temple, it is customary to worship the Mahadeva at this temple as only by doing so will you reap the full benefit of the worship. When dwaraka was swallowed by a Tsunami, an idol of Lord Krishna created by the Lord Himself was floating on the water. Gods Vayu and Jupiter found the idol and installed him at present day Guruvayur which was the place of Rudra Theertha where Lord Shiva was also installed. Offering your worship at this temple is considered a special one.