Kerala's tallest Shiva statue 4K | Azhimala shiva temple | Maha Shivaratri 2023 I Thiruvananthapuram

A vibrant Hindu temple with ornate architectural details offering yearly festivals & seaside views and Princess Aswathi Thirunal Gouri Lakshmi Bayi's visit to the temple.

Aazhimala Shiva Temple in Kovalam is dedicated to Lord Shiva of Hindu mythology. Located off the coast of Arabian Sea, The Aazhimala Siva Temple is one of the places which the locals reverie in. The early morning and late evenings are the best time to visit the temple and enjoy the view of the vast Arabian Sea. Off the beaten path, the soothing sound of the lashing waves against the rocky beaches provide the perfect ambience as you take in yet another of India’s beautiful temples. The temple itself is colorful with innumerable idols of gods at the entrance. The main idol of the temple is of Shiva (Shiva linga).

Unveiled recently, the country’s tallest statue of Lord Shiva has gone viral — both on land and social media. Sculpted by 29-year-old P S Devadathan over six long years, the concrete statue, mounted on a rock at an altitude of 20 ft from the sea, invokes a magnificent grandeur and a sense of sacredness. The Azhimala native was handed over the mission by the temple priest.

Tuesdays are rather crowded at the temple and is considered a good day to visit the temple.

Address: Mulloor PO, Poovar to vizhinjam road before Pulinkudi jn then, Azhimala Temple Road, Kerala 695501, India
timings: 5:30–11AM, 5–8Pm