Aluva Mahadeva Temple
| Aluva Siva Temple | |
|---|---|
ആലുവ ശിവക്ഷേത്രം | |
Temple and Temple Pond | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Ernakulam |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festivals | Aluva Sivarathri festival |
| Governing body | Travancore Devaswom Board |
| Location | |
| Location | Periyar |
| State | Kerala |
| Country | India |
| Geographic coordinates | 10°07′00.2″N 76°21′16.7″E / 10.116722°N 76.354639°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Kerala style |
| Creator | Parashurama |
| Completed | Not known |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | 1 |
| Elevation | 19.37 m (64 ft) |
Aluva Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, and situated on the bank of the Periyar River at Aluva manappuram in suburban Kochi. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva, located in main Sanctum Sanctorum, facing east. According to folklore, sage Parashurama has installed the idol. It is the part of the 108 Shiva Temples of Kerala. The temple is mostly known for the Aluva Sivarathri festival.