Mammiyur Mahadeva Temple, Guruvayur

Mammiyur Mahadeva Temple is situated near to the esteemed Guruvayurappan Temple. As the name says, this temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. This temple is decorated with mural paintings. In these paintings, you will see images of Mohini, a female incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is said that a pilgrim to Guruvayur will remain incomplete, if you have not paid a visit to the Mammiyur Mahadeva Temple.

As a result, this temple is visited by the thousands of devotees who have come to the Guruvayurappan Temple. According to a popular myth, this temple was established at that place where Lord Shiva relocated after he donated his abode to the Guruvayurappan Temple.

In the inner shrine of this Shiva temple, you will find images of Parvaty too. Shrines of Ganapathy, Subramanya, Ayyappa and Lord Vishnu can be found in the Mammiyur Mahadeva Temple.