Thirumangalam Sri Mahadeva Temple, the most important of the 108 Parashurama Shivalayams and known as "Thekkankashi", is located in Engandiyur in Thrissur district of Kerala. According to the legend, Mahadeva held back the sea to survive the sea attack. Along with Mahadeva, Parvathi Devi, Ganapati, Subrahmanya and the sat family stand.Lakshmi Samethana Maha Vishnu is enshrined in another sanctum on the left side to cool down the power of Swayambhu Mahadeva. The ancients say that life will be sweet if you serve the sweetness of Mahadev. As it is a double shrine, full Pratikshina is performed. It is believed that those suffering from all kinds of diseases and afflictions will be cured within seconds if they come and worship the Lord Mahadev.
