Thaliyil Mahadeva Kshetram

About Thaliyil Mahadeva Kshetram:

The temple is situated mid-way between Vaikom and Ettumanoor. Kaduthuruthy is a small town, the northern and western parts of which are spread over by Vembanattu backwaters.The Sivalinga of the temple faces to the east. It is the smallest of the three Sivalingas, only 3" tall. The mandapam in front of the shrine has got an array of wood carvings. The story of 'Karthaveerarjuneeyam' has been carved and displayed here with architectural elegance. About 300 years ago most part of the temple was consumed by fire, but the mandapam, with its splendid carvings, was remained unhurt. At the southern side there stands an idol of Sree Ganapathy. Besides, Dharma Sastha, Goddess Durga had also been placed at the temple.