Palayoor Mahadeva Temple
പാലയൂർ മഹാദേവക്ഷേത്രം
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictThrissur
Deity
Location
StateKerala
CountryIndia
Architecture
TypeKerala Architecture
CreatorBuilt by Cheraman Perumal (Nayanar)

Palayur Mahadeva Temple (Malayalam: പാലയൂർ മഹാദേവക്ഷേത്രം) was a legendary temple located in Palayoor near Chavakkad in the Thrissur district in ancient Kerala. [1] This Shiva temple was later converted into a Christian church with the arrival of St. Thomas in Malabar, Kerala. [2] [3] Palayoor Mahadeva (Siva) Temple does not exist today. [4] The temple is believed to be constructed by the first Chera king of Kodungallur.[5] This temple is one among the 108 Shiva temples established by Parasurama.[6] The legends suggest that the installation of the idol of god Mahadeva (Shiva) was performed by Parasurama himself.

Legend

Palayur was the stronghold of the Brahmins.[7] When St. Thomas arrived from Kodungallur, Jews had a settlement at Palayur, two thousand years ago. Ruins of an ancient Jewish synagogue are still seen outside of a temple about a furlong away from the Church.[8] [9] The origin of Christians in Kerala dates back to AD 52 when St. Thomas landed at the port of Kodungalloor. He visited various parts of Kerala and converted the natives including Namboothiri.[10]

References

  1. ↑ "108 Shiva Temples in Kerala created by Lord Parasurama". www.vaikhari.org.
  2. ↑ Benedict Vadakkekara (2009). Origin of Christianity in India: A Historiographical Critique. Media House. p. 392. ISBN 978-8174952585. Retrieved 12 November 2012.
  3. ↑ "PALAYUR AND THE STORY OF SYRIAN CHRISTIANS". www.ghumakkar.com. 24 July 2019.
  4. ↑ "Palayoor Mahadeva Temple – How It Became A Church". www.indictales.com. 29 December 2017.
  5. ↑ "Palayoor Mahadeva Temple". www.vaikhari.org.
  6. ↑ Book Title: Cultural Heritage of Kerala; Author Name: A. Sreedhara Menon; Publisher Name: D.C. Books, 2008; ISBN 8126419032, 9788126419036; Length 312 pages
  7. ↑ "St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Palayur". www.reachkerala.com.
  8. ↑ "Palayoor Mahadeva Temple". www.vaikhari.org.
  9. ↑ "HISTORY - St.Thomas Church Brahmakulam". www.brahmakulamchurch.com.
  10. ↑ "Palayoor Mahadeva Temple". www.vaikhari.org.

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