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Edappal, Malappuram district, Kerala · 10.8031°, 75.9959°
A centuries-old Shiva temple near Edappal in Malappuram district, counted among the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala, with a west-facing sanctum of the square Kukkudakruthy form; it was rebuilt in 2010 and keeps Maha Shivaratri as its chief festival.
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.
The lingam is said to have been installed by the sage Parashurama.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Undetermined
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