Makaliyam Sreeramaswamy Temple

The Makaliyam Sreeramaswamy Temple is a famous temple of the Hindu Lord Sri Rama in Kochi, Kerala. The temple is located at Irumpanam[1] along the Seaport-Airport Road.

Makaliyam Sreeramaswamy Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictErnakulam
DeityRama
Location
LocationIrumpanam, Kochi
StateKerala
Country India
Makaliyam Sreeramaswamy Temple is located in Kerala
Makaliyam Sreeramaswamy Temple
Makaliyam Sreeramaswamy Temple, Irumpanam, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala
Geographic coordinates9°57′46.6″N 76°21′32.8″E / 9.962944°N 76.359111°E / 9.962944; 76.359111
Architecture
TypeArchitecture of Kerala
Specifications
Temple(s)One
Elevation33.32 m (109 ft)

The temple is said to be built by the Chera Dynasty.[2] Several years ago, it is believed that a major fire incident had happened in the temple in which almost all gopuras and many structures were severely damaged. This is the new temple constructed by devotees later on and is now owned by Cochin Devaswom Board. The temple is recently renovated again with copper plated roofs & Dasavathara framed walls in panchaloha.

Lord Vinayaka and Lord Ayyappa are the subdeities (upa-devathas) in this temple. Lord Hanuman is also worshipped here without idol.

Legend

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Here Lord Rama is considered to be in the most powerful form after killing asura Khara, younger brother of demon king Ravana and his huge army. It is believed that the deity is in the form of Lord Vishnu & Lord Siva consolidated power. This is one of the important Vaishnavate temples of Kerala.

References

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  1. ^ "Makaliyam Sreeramaswamy Temple – Hindu Temple Timings, History, Location, Deity, shlokas". Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  2. ^ Renu (19 February 2020). "Makaliyam Sreeramaswamy Temple in Kerala - Temple History, Pooja Timing, Location". Religious & Pilgrimage Tour Packages. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
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