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Thrikannapuram Shiva Temple
Shiva Temple is a divine spot located at
Thrikannapuram
near Thirumala in
Thiruvananthapuram District
of
Kerala
.
Lord Shiva
is the presiding deity. The main feature of this exquisite temple is that one can offer
Vavubali
for the departed souls. The devotees take a dip in the river nearby and make offerings to the souls of the dear departed as a part of the ritual. Separate shrines are devoted to
Lord Ganesh
,
Nagaraja
and Mantramoorthi in the temple complex.
Mahashivratri
, celebrated here amidst much pomp and splendor, attracts a large number of people.
Trivandrum International Airport
(12 km) and
Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station
(5 km) are the nearest access points.
Updated on 7th June, 2005
District:
Thiruvananthapuram
Location:
Thrikannapuram
Thiruvananthapuram
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