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Vilappilsala Cherutheri Mahadeva Temple

Vilappilsala Cherutheri Mahadeva temple is located at Cherutheri – Vilappilsala in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Shiva or Mahadevar. This is an ancient temple.

This is a small temple facing west.

The temple observes the annual Karkidaka Vavu Bali and Pithru Tarpanam on the Vavu or Amavasya day in Karkidakam month (July – August). Several people arrive here on the day to make offerings to the dead ancestors.

Shivratri and Pradosham are the other important dates in the shrine.

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