Kaviyoor Mahadevar Temple

About Kaviyoor Mahadevar Temple:

Kaviyoor Mahadevar Temple is a Hindu temple in Kaviyoor, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala, India. It is commonly called Thrikkaviyoor Mahadeva Temple. The main deities are Lord Mahadeva (Shiva with Parvathi) and Lord Hanuman. Kaviyoor Temple is one of the important Siva Temples in Kerala. This is also one of the Important temples under the Travancore Devaswom Board.Kaviyoor Mahadevar Temple has a unique style of architecture and is one of the oldest temples in Kerala. It is believed to have been constructed in the early years of the 10th century. According to the main legend, this temple belongs to (Threthayuga). But the actual time of construction is not known.Kaviyoor Mahadeva Temple is also known as Hanuman Temple . As per legends the main Idol was installed by Lord Sri Rama in the presence of Sita, Hanuman, sugreeva and vibheeshana in threthayuga on his return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana. It is traditionally known as the most prominent Hanuman temple in South India