Karat Shiva Temple

Karat Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to god Shiva, located in the town of Kommayad[1] near to Mananthavady, Kerala, India which is one of the oldest temples in Wayanad district which is formed approximately one thousand years ago. The temple was destroyed by Tipu Sultan in 18th century. This was rebuilt by the effort led by Krishnan Nambeesan and public of all religions. Here the shivapooja is done every first day of Malayalam month and the prathishta dina festival is celebrated on May 10, 11 every year.

Karat Shiva Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictWayanad
DeityShiva
FestivalsMaha Shivaratri
Location
LocationPorunnanore
StateKerala
Country India
Karat Shiva Temple, Porunnanore, Wayanad, Kerala
Geographic coordinates11.744129°N 76.011576°E / 11.744129; 76.011576
Architecture
TypeArchitecture of Kerala
Specifications
Temple(s)One
Elevation802.63 m (2,633 ft)

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