Discover Aazhimala Temple: Majestic Shiva sculpture by the Arabian Sea
In Aazhimala, witness the majestic Shiva sculpture by the beautiful Arabian Sea. Explore everything you need to know before visiting this pilgrim hotspot in Kerala.
lifestyle Nov 05 2024
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Coastal temple at Aazhimala
Aazhimala Shiva Temple is located on the coast of Pulinkudi, near Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram. It is established as per Sree Narayana Guru's vision.
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Gangadhareswara Shiva
The beautiful concrete sculpture of Lord Shiva in his Gangadhareswara form is the main attraction.
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18 meters tall Shiva statue
The temple features Kerala's tallest Shiva statue, standing at 58 feet.
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Four-armed Shiva
Shiva with four arms, liberating Ganga from his matted locks.
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Place of meditation
The sculpture holds a damaru and trishul. Legend says yogis meditated where the statue stands.
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The sculptor
Sculpted by P S Devadathan, a native of Aazhimala. Construction began in 2014, opened to the public on December 31, 2022.
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Deities at the temple
The main deity is Shiva, with Ganapathi and Parvathy as sub-deities.
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Pilgrim tourism circuit
The temple is part of Kerala Tourism's Pilgrim Tourism Circuit and is open to all faiths.
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How to reach Aazhimala
Easily accessible via Vizhinjam-Poovar route on the Thiruvananthapuram-Kanyakumari road.