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Kandiyoor Sree Mahadeva Temple
Kandiyoor Sree Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Shiva temple situated in Kandiyoor near Mavelikara on the banks of Achankovil River. Kandiyoor was once the capital of the Odanadu kingdom. It is one among the 108 great Shiva temples of ancient Kerala consecrated by Lord Parashurama himself.〔(108 Shiva Temples in Kerala created by Lord Parasurama )〕 The temple is west of Mavelikar town north of State Highway 6. It is spread across an area of .
==Legends==
There are many legends associated with the temple. One such legend concerning the origin of the temple is related to Rishi Mrikandu father of Rishi Markandeya. According to the legend Marikandu got an idol of Lord Shiva in Kirathamoorthy form while bathing in Ganga. He heard an oracle that the idol be place in a holy and befitting place. The Rishi searching for the apt location came to Kerala and ended up in the bank of Achankovil and established the temple in Kandiyoor. The name Kandiyoor is a corruption of Kandathil nalla uru(Best place seen).
According to another legend the temple is located at the site where Lord Shiva cut off Lord Brahma's head. The name Kandiyoor comes from name of Shiva Sri Kantan.
It is believed that Lord Parasurama renovated the temple and gave tanthrik rights to Tharananallur family.〔(Temple Website )〕
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