The main deities worshipped here are Lord Shiva (Maheswara) and Goddess Parvati (Uma), symbolizing divine unity.
The temple also houses sub-deities like Lord Ganapathy, Nagaraja, and Nagayakshi, and serves as a serene center for devotion and spiritual rituals.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Prathishta Dinam
Prathishta Dinam at Moovelil Uma Maheswara Temple is celebrated on the Uthram star in the Malayalam month of Kumbham. The day is marked with special rituals like Kalasha Abhishekam, Kalasha Pooja, and other devotional offerings, invoking divine blessings and spiritual energy throughout the temple.
Ayilya Pooja
Ayilya Pooja is observed in the month of Thulam to honor the serpent deities, especially Nagaraja and Nagayakshi. Devotees perform special rituals including milk abhishekam and offerings to seek blessings for protection, fertility, and prosperity.
Contact Address: Moovelil Uma Maheswara Temple, Purapuzha, Thodupuzha, Idukki, Kerala 685608
Phone Number: 94007 99471
