About Vaikom Mahadeva Temple
Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is a Shiva temple in Kottayam. The District Administration records Vaikom as the site of the 1924–25 Vaikom Satyagraha and lists Ashtami Ulsavam among its festivals.
Information status
Status: VerifiedInformation last verified: September 2026Source: Kerala Tourism: Vaikom Mahadeva TempleSources:
- Tourism authority: Kerala Tourism: Vaikom Mahadeva Temple Identifies the temple in Kottayam, its dedication to Shiva, and Vaikathashtami; its Treta Yuga account is expressed as belief.
- Government source: Kottayam District Administration: Festivals Lists Ashtami Ulsavam at Vaikom Mahadeva Temple and gives November as its observance period.
- Government source: Kottayam District Administration: History Identifies Vaikom as the site of the 1924–25 Vaikom Satyagraha.