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Methrukovil Shiva Temple – Keezh Thrikkovil Vishnu Temple – Padinhattummuri

Methrukovil Shiva temple - Keezh Thrikkovil Vishnu temple are located at Padinhattummuri in Malappuram district, Kerala. This an ancient temple with two separate shrines dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu. Padinjattumuri temple is located on the banks of Kadalundi River. Maha Shivratri in Kumbha Masam is an important festival here.

The Upa Devatas worshipped in the temple include Sastha or Ayyappa, Ganapathy and Thirumandham Kunnil Amma.

The shrine is famous for Bali Tharpanam.

The kuriyidal for the annual festival is held in Makaram month.

The temple has a round sanctum sanctorum or vatta sreekovil.

Karkidaka Masam (July - August) is of great importance in the temple.

Ashtami Rohini is observed in the temple.