Chuttippara Mahadeva Temple

Chuttippara, located in Pathanamthitta district, is best known for its hilltop Harihara Mahadeva Temple, a serene and sacred shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. Perched on a rocky summit, the temple offers not only spiritual tranquility but also panoramic views of the surrounding greenery. The main deity, worshipped as a form of Harihara (a fusion of Vishnu and Shiva), is deeply revered and believed to have been worshipped by Lord Rama himself, according to local legend and the site holds great mythical significance.

Surrounding Chuttippara are several other hills with fascinating connections to the Ramayana. Chelavirichapara, for instance, gets its name from the belief that Goddess Sita, consort of Rama, spread her clothes to dry here—‘chela’ meaning clothes and ‘viricha’ meaning spread out. Kattadipara, another nearby hill, is perpetually windy and is associated with Hanuman, the monkey god and devotee of Rama. Locals believe this hill served as a place of rest for Hanuman during his divine missions.

Pulipara, yet another hill in the vicinity, is home to a cave locally referred to as a guha, which is believed to have provided shelter to Rama and Sita during their exile. The cave even has a naturally formed stone shelf said to have served as their bed. These sacred landscapes together enrich Chuttippara with mythological depth, making it a spiritually powerful destination steeped in divine history, natural beauty, and enduring devotion.

🚩 How To Reach

By Road: Pathanamthitta Municipal Bus Stand, about 1 km

Nearest Railway Station: TChengannur Railway Station, about 26 km

Nearest Airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 110 km

🕒 Temple Timings

Morning: 5:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Evening: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

🎉 Festivals & Highlights

Maha Shivaratri: This is the main festival celebrated at Chuttippara Mahadeva Temple with great fervor.

Karkidaka Vavu Bali: Held during the Malayalam month of Karkidakam (July/August), this occasion sees devotees performing ancestral rites from the hilltop surroundings.

🛕 Temple Details

Address: Chuttippara Harihara Mahadeva Temple Chuttippara, Pathanamthitta – 689645 Kerala, India

Phone: +91 468 231 1343 / +91 94477 09944