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    The document discusses Shiva temples in Kerala. It notes that most Kerala Shiva temples are based on the concept of "shudda puja", which involves worshipping Shiva in the form of a lingam alone. It states that this ancient form of worship, with only a sanctum housing the lingam, can be seen in some North Indian temples as well. However, it expresses concern that newer additions are threatening the simple elegance of traditional Kerala Shiva temple architecture and lingam worship. The document also provides lists of specific Shiva temples located across various districts of Kerala.

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    The document discusses Shiva temples in Kerala. It notes that most Kerala Shiva temples are based on the concept of "shudda puja", which involves worshipping Shiva in the form of a lingam alone. It states that this ancient form of worship, with only a sanctum housing the lingam, can be seen in some North Indian temples as well. However, it expresses concern that newer additions are threatening the simple elegance of traditional Kerala Shiva temple architecture and lingam worship. The document also provides lists of specific Shiva temples located across various districts of Kerala.

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    The document discusses Shiva temples in Kerala. It notes that most Kerala Shiva temples are based on the concept of "shudda puja", which involves worshipping Shiva in the form of a lingam alone. It states that this ancient form of worship, with only a sanctum housing the lingam, can be seen in some North Indian temples as well. However, it expresses concern that newer additions are threatening the simple elegance of traditional Kerala Shiva temple architecture and lingam worship. The document also provides lists of specific Shiva temples located across various districts of Kerala.

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    Lord Shiva Temples of Kerala

    Most of the Kerala shiva temples based on the shudda puja concept. Lord shiva can be worshipped
    in three different ways (Ref: Sivachana Chadrika of Appayya Dikshita):

    1. shudda puja - In this, shivalinga alone as the Lord who permeates everything is
    worshipped.
    2. Second is to worship Lord shiva along with shakti, as the two inseparable forms of the
    same Supreme.
    3. Third is to worship the Lord surrounded by different avaraNa devatas.

    Most of the Kerala temples have only the sanctum where Lord is in the form of shivalinga. This is
    the most ancient form of worship and could be seen in some of the ancient north India temples too.
    (It is however disturbing to note that off late this whole concept is getting spoilt due to a lot of new
    prathishtas. The simple elegance of the Shuddha Shivalinga worship of the state should not be lost
    in the zeal to develop the temples!!)

    You could also see pictures of many of these temples in Kerala


     

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