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Kadappattoor is a small village on the banks of Meenachil river near Pala in Kottayam district of Kerala.〔http://kadappattoortemple.org/index.htm〕 Kadappattoor, is located 30 km east of Kottayam.〔http://www.india9.com/i9show/Kadappattoor-58273.htm〕 The village life is centered on the Shiva Kadappattoor Mahadeva Temple〔http://www.weblokam.com/spiritual/prayerhouse/2000_10/kadapattur.htm〕 (also ''Kadappatoor Temple'' or "Katappattur Temple" or "Kadapattur Mahadeva Temple" 〔http://keralawaves.com/kwaves/aboutkerala/pilgrim_temples.asp〕 or കടപ്പാട്ടൂര് in Malayalam). The population consists of Hindus and Christians. ==History== The unique stone idol of Lord Shiva in the temple is unlike the idols in other Shiva temples. This is the only Shiva temple in Kerala where Lord Shiva is worshipped in a Swaroopa Vigraha (idol).〔http://kadappattoor.blogspot.com/〕 In all other Shiva temples Lord is worshipped in Linga form. The idol was discovered by a woodcutter named Madathil Paachu Nair inside a large tree (Country Fig - Ficus Glomerata) on the banks of Meenachil river on 14 July 1960 while he was cutting firewood. The day was quite unusually stormy with deafening thunderbolts. The woodcutter was frightened and jumped into the river as the tree fell to one side and the stone idol of Shiva appeared from that.〔http://www.india9.com/i9show/Kadappattoor-Mahadeva-Temple-44388.htm〕 The news of appearance of a Shiva idol from the tree spread through central Travancore and people flocked to see the idol. Gradually a temple was built, initially in a unique architectural design resembling North Indian temples. In 2006 the Katappattoor temple was renovated and completely remodeled in South Indian temple architecture style. Now the temple has a three storied big rectangular sreekovil with copper covered pyramidal roof and golden thazhikakkudam. The sreekovil walls are decorated with sculptures. The namaskaramandapam also has a copper covered pyramidal roof and golden thazhikakkudam. People belonging to all religions are allowed entry into this temple. Thousands of pilgrims visit the Kadappattoor temple every year, on their way to Sabarimala.〔http://harivarasanam.in/docs/info.asp?ID=12〕 It is an important Idathavalam (pilgrimage shelter) for the Sabarimala pilgrims. The excellent facilities for staying in a serene atmosphere with ample space around the temple attracts Sabarimla pilgrims to this temple. Elaborate arrangements are provided for the pilgrims by the temple authorities. Alangad Sangham, a major participant of famous Erumely Pettathullal (a devotional dance, performed by the pilgrims) will rest here for a day on their way to Erumely. They will perform the Paanaka Pooja at this temple on Dhanu 26th (January ). 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Katappattor」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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