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Mahadeva Temple, Trivandrum
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Kadinamkulam is a town located in Kerala, India. It is situated 22 km north of Trivandrum, 20 km from the Trivandrum International Airport and 22 km from Trivandrum railway station and bus station. National Highway 47 is also 8 km away. Kadinamkulam is surrounded by Kadinamkulam Kayal to the east, the Arabian Sea to the west, Puthucurichy to the north and Channankara to the south. Kadinamkulam forms part of Kadinamkulam panchayat of Trivandrum district. This is a Major temple under Travancore Devaswom Board. This is an ancient temple with circular sreekovil and copper dwaja prathishta. Ganapathy and Brahma Rakshas are the subdieties. Thiruvatira utsavam in Dhanu and shivarathry are the main festivals in this west facing temple. Kadinamkulam lake is near by. Mondays and Pradosha days are important days for worshipping Lord Shiva. The present population of Kadinamkulam is about 18,000, and includes Hindus, Muslims and Christians. Kadinamkulam and the neighbouring villages had trade connections with various Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE from the 19th century onwards. Until recently, coir and allied industries helped people to generate their source of income. Now this industry in Kadinamkulam is struggling for survival. Various steps have been taken by authorities to bring back the old glory of this traditional industry.
