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മേജർ ഒറ്റശേഖരമംഗലം മഹാദേവർ ക്ഷേത്രം

Major Sree Mahadeva Temple in Ottasekharamangalam, Kerala, is a Hindu place of worship serving the spiritual needs of its village community in the Thiruvananthapuram district.

॥ हर हर महादेव ॥

Ancient Bells,
Living Faith

Located in the quiet village of Ottasekharamangalam in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram district, Major Sree Mahadeva Temple stands as a cherished centre of Hindu worship for the surrounding community. The temple's name reflects its dedication to Mahadeva, one of the principal forms of Shiva in Hindu tradition, and serves as a focal point for the village's religious observances and celebrations throughout the year.

॥ वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम् ॥

Light a Lamp,
Offer a Prayer

As a village temple, it embodies the spiritual continuity that characterises Kerala's numerous rural shrines, where worship practices and community gatherings remain woven into the fabric of daily life. The temple provides a space where residents gather for both daily prayers and seasonal festivals, maintaining the region's long-standing Hindu traditions. Though modest in scale compared to major pilgrimage centres, temples such as this one carry considerable significance for their local devotees, representing the living heritage of Kerala's Hindu culture.

Welcome to the Sanctum

മേജർ ഒറ്റശേഖരമംഗലം മഹാദേവർ ക്ഷേത്രം

Major Sree Mahadeva Temple in Ottasekharamangalam, Kerala, is a Hindu place of worship serving the spiritual needs of its village community in the Thiruvananthapuram district.

Located in the quiet village of Ottasekharamangalam in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram district, Major Sree Mahadeva Temple stands as a cherished centre of Hindu worship for the surrounding community. The temple's name reflects its dedication to Mahadeva, one of the principal forms of Shiva in Hindu tradition, and serves as a focal point for the village's religious observances and celebrations throughout the year.

108Sacred Lamps
6Daily Aartis
Blessings

ॐ नमः शिवाय

Sacred Offerings

Sevas & Pujas

Offerings performed by ordained priests under the guidance of vedic tradition — for every milestone of life.

Mahabhishekam

Ceremonial bathing of the deity with milk, honey, sandalwood and sacred herbs accompanied by Vedic chants.

Archana

Recitation of the deity's names and mantras with flower offerings, performed in your name and gotra.

गं

Ganapati Homam

Sacred fire ritual to invoke Lord Ganesha — performed before new beginnings and important journeys.

Daily Worship

Aarti & Darshan Hours

Open every day of the week. Each hour carries its own fragrance, its own prayer.

  • 04:00 AMMangala AartiFirst worship — sanctum opens with lamp & conch
  • 05:30 AMRudra AbhishekamSacred bathing of the Linga with milk, water and bilva
  • 11:30 AMBhog AartiMidday offering of naivedyam
  • 04:00 PMSapta Rishi AartiWorship invoking the seven sages
  • 07:00 PMSandhya AartiEvening pradosha worship
  • 10:30 PMShayan AartiFinal aarti — Shringar adornment for the night

Plan Your Visit

Reach the Sanctum

Address: Trivandrum, Kerala, India 695125

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