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Iravimangalam, Kaduthuruthy, Kottayam district, Kerala · 9.7402°, 76.4867°
Described as the only shrine in Kerala with Surya as the presiding deity, standing near Kaduthuruthy in Kottayam district. Its tantric rights are held by descendants of the Nambudiri family of Kapikkadu Marangattu Mana.
What follows is the temple’s own traditional account, transmitted through liturgy and local memory. It is recorded here as tradition, not as attested history.
Legend holds that a Nambudiri who meditated on the sun god was instructed by Surya himself to consecrate the idol on this spot.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-28 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Undetermined
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