THIRUVUTSAVAM PERUVARAM SREE MAHADEVA TEMPLE , PARAVUR Panchayat/ Municipality/ North Paravur Municipality Corporation LOCATION District Ernakulam Nearest Town/ North Paravur – 1.5 km Landmark/ Junction Nearest Bus station Peruvaram Bus Stop - 260 M Nearest Railway Aluva Railway Station – 15.5 Km station ACCESSIBILITY Nearest Airport Cochin International Airport - 19.1 Km Peruvaram Sree Mahadeva temple Link Rd, North Paravur – 683513 Contact: North Paravur Municipality Phone: +91- 474-2512340 CONTACT DATES FREQUENCY DURATION TIME May – June Annual 10 Days ABOUT THE FESTIVAL (Legend/History/Myth) Built in a vast area of land, this huge temple hosts both the deities Lord Siva and Goddess Parvathy in one Srikovil. Pradosham and Sivarathri are the most important days on which special Poojas are conducted. The priest of this temple has to observe highly esteemed rites to offer prayers as Lord Shiva is associated with power and anger. Any small fault may arouse him which may lead to destruction. Not only the priest, but all the devotees are also expected to follow the rules while entering the Srikovil for worship. Four small temples of Shri Raman, Hanuman, Shri Krishna and Ayyappa are near it. The annual festival is conducted during Medam month that falls in April and May. This rich temple conducts several cultural programmes during this period and most renowned artists are being ushered to deliver a grand treat to the god. Under the reign of gods, Paravur town pours endless blessings upon its subjects. This serene and green land dispenses everyone the feel of god’s presence everywhere with all the divine songs and hymns flowing from these ethereal temples. Local Approximately 50000 RELEVANCE- NO. OF PEOPLE (Local / National / International) PARTICIPATED EVENTS/PROGRAMS DESCRIPTION (How festival is celebrated) Peruvaram Mahadeva temple celebrates an annual festival Flag hoisting of ten days which begins with flag hoisting. The nineth day is Elephants' Parade With most auspicious. On this afternoon, a spectacular Percussion Music procession is conducted. Nine majestic elephants in Cultural Programmes glittering ornaments and colorful parasols array in the temple Chenda Melam compound. Panchavadyam adds vibrancy and fervour to the Panchavadyam occasion. Duing the festival days, Kathakali, Ottanthullal, Kurathiyattom Chakyarkoothu, etc. and Kurathiyattom are performed. .