Kadappattoor Mahadeva Temple, Kottayam, Kerala
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Kadappattoor Mahadeva Temple is a famous temple where Shiva is worshipped in Vigraha Roopam.
Sthala Puranam says that, once there lived a sage named Gauna Maharshi.He had a Kamandalu which was filled with
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Kadappattoor Mahadeva Temple is a famous temple where Shiva is worshipped in Vigraha Roopam.
Sthala Puranam says that, once there lived a sage named Gauna Maharshi.He had a Kamandalu which was filled with

Water from the Saptha Nadhis.
He was waiting there to worship Sree Rama who was coming that way on his way to Ayodhya. But Gauna couldn't worship Sree Rama as he was surrounded by Vanaras. In anger, he threw away his Kamandalu, and the water which flowed down formed
He was waiting there to worship Sree Rama who was coming that way on his way to Ayodhya. But Gauna couldn't worship Sree Rama as he was surrounded by Vanaras. In anger, he threw away his Kamandalu, and the water which flowed down formed

The present Gauna Nadi. Later, Shri Rama and Mata Sita gave their Darshan to Gauna Maharshi. Rama suggested that, Gauna Maharshi should continue his Tapasya and gave him a Shiva Vigraham.
