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1 Kottiyoor Temple in Kannur district of Kerala is an ancient Hindu pilgrim centre dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
2 The temple is known by many names like Ikkare Kottiyoor, Thruchherumana Kshetram or Vadakkeshwaram Temple.
3 There are two popular temples on the banks of the Bavali river - Akkare Kottiyoor and Ikkare Kottiyoor.
4 Located on the splendid hill range of Sahya Valley, the Kottiyoor Temple is blessed with the exquisite views because of the dense greenery and River Bavali.
5 In Kerala, Kottiyoor Temple is credited as a prominent Shiva and Shakti temple.
6 The raised platform adjacent to the Swayambhu linga of this temple, which is believed to be at the exact spot where Daksha Yagna was performed.
7 The famous legend related to this Daksha Yagna states that Devi Sati immolated her mortal body here hence this place is also considered as the origin of the Shakti Peethas.
8 It is believed that Lord Brahma himself had worshiped Lord Shiva to pacify and console him for the loss of Sati.
9 There’s more to this fascinating temple. Stay tuned with Artha Channel
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1 Kottiyoor Temple in Kannur district of Kerala is an ancient Hindu pilgrim centre dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
2 The temple is known by many names like Ikkare Kottiyoor, Thruchherumana Kshetram or Vadakkeshwaram Temple.
3 There are two popular temples on the banks of the Bavali river - Akkare Kottiyoor and Ikkare Kottiyoor.
4 Located on the splendid hill range of Sahya Valley, the Kottiyoor Temple is blessed with the exquisite views because of the dense greenery and River Bavali.
5 In Kerala, Kottiyoor Temple is credited as a prominent Shiva and Shakti temple.
6 The raised platform adjacent to the Swayambhu linga of this temple, which is believed to be at the exact spot where Daksha Yagna was performed.
7 The famous legend related to this Daksha Yagna states that Devi Sati immolated her mortal body here hence this place is also considered as the origin of the Shakti Peethas.
8 It is believed that Lord Brahma himself had worshiped Lord Shiva to pacify and console him for the loss of Sati.
9 There’s more to this fascinating temple. Stay tuned with Artha Channel
to know more.
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