Surrounded by trees in a serene environment, Sreekanteswaram Temple is a famous Shiva temple. Located south-west from the Old Sreekanteswaram temple, this temple is a major point of convergence for Hindu devotees during the festivals of Maha Shivratri (March) and the annual Thiruvathira Mahotsavam (March-April) which stretches for a period of 10 days. Pilgrims visit the temple to worship Lord Shiva in the form of Shiva lingam that faces the east and offer milk and pure water by pouring it on the idol. One could also hear a constant buzz created by people chanting the mantras of Lord Shiva. Apart from Shiva, there are shrines of other deities such as Lord Krishna, Ganesha, Swamy Ayyappa, Lord Hanuman and Lord Subramanya, all of which face east. The temple pond on the east is used by devotees for holy bath and also for performing poojas (religious rituals).
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