Odappallam Kirata ShivaParvaty temple

Odappallam Kirata Shiva Parvathy temple is an ancient temple in Sulthan bathery of Wayanad district Kerala. The temple was destroyed during the invasion of Tipu Sultan and the land was alienated.

An ancient Shivlinga belonging to the temple was later found in the village. The Shivlinga is now housed in a temporary structure called Balalaya and worshipped.

Astrological calculations and insights were gathered through Devaprashna by experts in Kshetra tantra. The Shivlinga has Lord Shiva in Kirata bhava and His Consort as Twarita Parvathy. In this bhava , both Shiva and Parvati are very favorable to devotees who pray to them.

Temple plan and design

The temple design was finalised by Kanippayyur Kuttan Namboothiri who is an expert in Kshetra tantra and vastu shastra.