Opening Hours: Morning: 05:00 AM to 09:00 AM; Evening: 05:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Prime Day & Hours: Monday
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Tickets: Available offline
Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station, about 22 KM away
Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport, about 27 KM away
Nearest Bus Stop: Aazhimala Bus Stop, about 6 KM away
The Aazhimala Shiva Temple is located near the Poovar-Vizhinjam road, Thiruvanantapuram, Kerala, and is home to the tallest Lord Shiva statue in Kerala. Counted among the must-see places to visit in Kerala, the temple is believed to have been built during the Pandya dynasty in the 8th century AD. The temple is also one of the main centers of worship for Hindus, where they can worship the supreme deity, Lord Shiva.
The statue of Lord Shiva, known as Gangadhareshwara Statue or Aazhimala Shiva statue, is 52ft high and was sculpted by PS. Devananthan. After 6 years of construction, the statue was dedicated to public worship on December 31st, 2021, and depicts Lord Shiva and goddess Ganga flowing from his head.
The temple is also surrounded by a pond named Sivaganga, adding to the temple’s peaceful environment. The interiors of the temple are adorned with beautiful paintings and sculptures, depicting scenes from the Hindu mythology. Apart from the temple, Aazhimala is also known for its location as it is a hilltop surrounded by dense forest and offers panoramic views of the sea and lush green areas nearby.
