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Pokkunny Siva Temple

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Pokkunny Siva Temple (Malayalam: പൊക്കുന്നി ശിവ ക്ഷേത്രം) is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated at Vadavannur village of Alathur of Palakkad district in Kerala state in India. The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Legend has it that Parasurama was installed Shiva Linga at the pond (Perumkulam) in Alathur. The temple was built by the King of Kollamkodu kingdom.

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KVMM Upper Primary School Vadavannur

Kollengode-Pudhunagaram Road
678504
Kerala, India
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