Manikavu Temple - Wayanad, Kerala

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This is the temple of Lord Shiva, near Choothupara, Meenangadi. The Manikavu temple Wayanad preserves a Shivling, which is believed to be self-manifested. Lord Shiva is generally worshipped in the form of Shiva linga. The Shivling, seen here is Swayambhoo and the speciality is that water is poured continuously over Shivling through a stream. The amount of water remains the same even in rainy season.

Remember to carry coconut, banana fruit, and flowers for give as offerings for the Lord.


Main Prathistha Sree Mahadevan (Swayambhoovu)

Upaprathistas - Sree Ganapathi, Sree Nagar, Sree Ayyappan, Sree Mahavishnu

Place Manikavu, Purakkadi,Wayanad

Route Meenangady - Panamaram Route

The Temple is said to be 5000 years old and worshiped by Sages and Rishis

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