JAJPUR : A colossal 183-foot tall Lord Shiva statue, touted to be the state’s tallest, is nearing completion near the Barahanath temple on the banks of river Baitarani in Jajpur district.

It is one of the most revered temples in Kerala, drawing countless devotees ... Famous for its towering 123-foot statue of Lord Shiva, the Murudeshwar Temple is located along the Arabian Sea.