Mahadeva Temple Iranikulam

Iranikulam Mahadeva Temple is located at Iranikulam 6 km away from Mala. This is one of the few temples whose idol is consecrated by Parashuram. It is believed that Parashuram had meditated here in "Tretha Yugam" and then famous "Iraniswaram" later came to known present day Iranikulam.

This Temple is very famous for "Pancha aiswaryam" (five kinds of prosperities). Turmeric on leaves, flower in flower, pond in pond, well in well and three idols of Siva - Parvathi - Subramanian are the "Pancha Aiswaryams". The idols of Shiva, Parvathi and Subramanian on a single pedestal make it a rarity. This temple claims the presence of 33 crore (330,000,000) Hindu Gods.

Photo Gallery of Iranikulam Mahadeva Temple.

The charm and splendor of the carvings of this temple is reflected on the magnificent wooden works inside the temple. The renowned two storied circular twin Sanctum Sanctorium where "Perumthachan" the Master Architect had unified 64 wooden bars on a single pedal to construct the main roof is really a masterpiece of a Master craftsman. The "Mrugamala", depicting the pictures of more than 500 dragon faced animals is really a wonderful work. It is believed that the "Boothaganam" (group of devil) of Siva carved all these faces within a night's time. The Huge sacrficial stone and the idols of "Nandhi" which are protected by the Archeological Department along with other beautiful sculptures of "Dwarapalakars" are the splendid features of this Temple.