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ॐ नमः शिवाय

തിരുനക്കര മഹാദേവക്ഷേത്രം

Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, a Shaivite shrine in Nagampadam, Kerala, stands as a sacred centre devoted to Lord Shiva and serves the spiritual needs of its surrounding community.

॥ हर हर महादेव ॥

Ancient Bells,
Living Faith

Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple graces the suburb of Nagampadam in Kerala, anchoring the religious and cultural identity of its locality. Dedicated to Mahadeva—the supreme manifestation of Lord Shiva—this temple exemplifies the Shaivite tradition that has long flourished across Kerala's landscape.

॥ वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम् ॥

Light a Lamp,
Offer a Prayer

The temple functions as a vital sanctuary within Nagampadam, drawing devotees who seek the blessings of Shiva in his formidable and benevolent aspects. Like many sacred spaces in Kerala's temple heritage, it reflects the region's distinctive architectural sensibilities and ritual practices, shaped by centuries of devotional continuity. The temple's presence underscores the enduring reverence for Shaivism in Kerala's spiritual fabric, offering a space where worship, community gathering, and the perpetuation of Hindu practices converge.

Welcome to the Sanctum

തിരുനക്കര മഹാദേവക്ഷേത്രം

Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, a Shaivite shrine in Nagampadam, Kerala, stands as a sacred centre devoted to Lord Shiva and serves the spiritual needs of its surrounding community.

Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple graces the suburb of Nagampadam in Kerala, anchoring the religious and cultural identity of its locality. Dedicated to Mahadeva—the supreme manifestation of Lord Shiva—this temple exemplifies the Shaivite tradition that has long flourished across Kerala's landscape.

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

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Address: Kerala, India

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