Bhaktavachleshwarar Temple, Thirupanticode,
Kanyakumari
Bhaktavachleshwarar
Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thirupanticode,
Kanyakumari. Presiding Deity is called as Bhaktavachleshwarar / Mahadevar. This
temple is one in the Shivalaya Ottam temples. Thirparappu is the eleventh temple for
the Shivalaya Ottam.
Legends
Lord Shiva broke Vishnu Horn in Varaha form:
After Mahavishnu
in the form of a wild pig brought back the earth in place by killing the demon
king Hiranya, he is still not came out of his anger of war, was disturbing
the worlds. The devas surrendered to the Lord Shiva who broke his horn and
brought him back to his normalcy. Lord Vishnu realized his mistake and worshipped
the Lord and requested him to be adorned by the horn he broke. The Lord blessed
him wearing the horn to his head beautifully. This temple is supposedly
associated with this puranic event.
Sage Vyakarapadhar worshipped Lord Shiva here:
Sage
Vyakarapadhar visited this place and worshipped Lord Shiva here.
History
This
temple is closely associated with the Tiruvidangur state history. In 1680 one Moghul
king came here to attack the abode. The effects are seen on the Lord's idol. Tiruvidangur
king Mulam Thirunal renovated this temple.
The
Temple
Presiding
Deity is called as Bhaktavachleshwarar / Mahadevar. This temple is one in
the Shivalaya
Ottam temples. The temple Sanctum
is a double layered cone. Kerala styled temple.
Temple
Opening Time
The
Temple remains open from 5.00 AM to 11.00 AM and 5.00 PM to 8.00 PM. The temple
is open for a longer time during festival and other important days.
Festivals
·
Shivalaya Ottam
·
Shivaratri
·
Thiruvadirai
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 15 Kms from Vilavancode, 7 Kms from Marthandam, 11
Kms from Kuzhithurai, 10 Kms from Thiruvattaru, 1 Km from Nattalam, 11 Kms from
Thuckalay, 12 Kms from Colachel, 25 Kms from Nagercoil, 47 Kms from Kanyakumari,
13 Kms from Eraniel and 61 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram. Nearest Railway Station
is located at Kuzhithurai and Nearest Airport is located at Thiruvananthapuram.
