Thiruvithamkodu

Sivalaya Ottam -10

Saivite Temples, Kanyakumari District

God

Mahadevar, facing east

Goddess

None

Other Deities

Mahavishnu, Sastha, Ganesha

Thiruvithamkodu is a large east facung temple with entrance gateway from the east. A beautiful temple pond in front of the temple presents a serene picture. The temple has two Prakarams. The large outer Prakaram houses the Sanctum Sanctorums of Mahadeva and Mahavishnu. Each of the sanctums have their own flagstaff and circumambulation passage. The processional deities are taken on elephants during festivals and is said to be a beautiful sight.

Holy Water (Theertham) – Temple Pond

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information

History

Thiruvithamkodu is an ancient temple having been served by the Ay and Travancore Kings and was an important town during the olden days.

Legend

Thiruvithamkodu is the tenth temple where Bhima dropped the Rudraksha seed to slow down the creature chasing him when he was on a mission to procure its milk for a Yaga.

Directions

Thiruvithamkodu is 2.5 kilometers south-west of Thucalay.

Stay and Food

None locally except tea and snack shops. Closest place for food is Thucalay, stay is Nagercoil.

Saivite Temples