Draft:Sree Mahadeva Temple Moolankave
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Mahadeva Temple Moolankave
ശ്രീ മഹാദേവ ക്ഷേത്രം മൂലങ്കാവ്
Moolankave Sree Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Mahadeva) in Moolankave, Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad district, Kerala. It is a well-known local Shaiva temple that draws devotees from Wayanad and nearby areas, especially during major Shiva festivals.
Some key details:
- Presiding deity: Lord Shiva (Mahadeva).
- Sub-deities: The temple also has shrines for Devi (Parvati) and Lord Ganapathi (Ganesha), as is common in many Kerala Shiva temples.
- Architecture: It follows the traditional Kerala temple style, with a sanctum (Sreekovil) and temple structures suited to the region's climate and architectural traditions.
- Location: Moolankave is near Sulthan Bathery in Wayanad, making the temple accessible to visitors exploring the district.
Major festivals
The temple is especially active during:
Maha Shivaratri – the largest annual celebration, featuring:
- Ganapathi Homam
- Mahamrityunjaya Homam
- Shivaratri Pooja
- Deeparadhana
- Thalapoli procession
- Arattu (ceremonial procession)
Karkkidaka Vavu Bali – a day dedicated to performing rites for ancestors. Special rituals and offerings are conducted, along with Ramayana recitation and Ganapathi Pooja.
Religious significance
Like many Shiva temples in Kerala, devotees visit to:
- Offer prayers for health, prosperity, and family well-being.
- Perform Abhishekam to the Shiva Lingam.
- Observe fasts and special worship on Mondays (considered auspicious for Shiva) and during the Malayalam month of Karkkidakam.
The temple is particularly important to the local community and serves as a center for religious and cultural gatherings throughout the year.
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