Sree Chandrasekharapuram Siva temple is located at Muppathadom, on the bank of holy river Periyar, also known as Dakshina Ganga, about 7 km from Aluva. This temple has a Sadasiva Banalinga deity in the dhyana posture facing the west, which is Very rarely seen in Kerala. Thus, being a temple with Swayambhoo Bana Lingam from the Himalayas, the abode of Kailasanathan, Sree Chandrasekharapuram Siva temple is known as Dakshina Kailasam among devotees. The sub-deities in the temple are Bhuvaneswari, Ayyappan, Nagaraja and Nagayakshi. The temple belonged to the famous Kunnamparambath Mana, but as the present generation of owners decided to have involvement of local more devotees in the management for the development of the temple, they formed and registered the Sree Chandra sekharapuram Siva kshethra Trust consisting of local devotees from all walks of life, irrespective of religion, caste, creed or any other consideration. The ancient temple was reconstructed in the month of May 1970 under the leadership of Sri Ambatt Ramakrishnan Nair of Sri Chinmaya Mission. The temple trust manages the temple activities now and devotees from all walks of life visit the temple regularly and offer their prayers.  Special offerings of the temple include 1008 Kudam Dhara, 108 Kudam Dhara, Kalabhaabhishekam, Koottu Mrithyunjaya Homam and Mruthyunjayahomam. There is a unique ritual held on the 1st of every Malayalam month known as the Shadthrimsa Pradakshinam (36 Pradakshinam). Naranga vilakku is offered for Durga Devi on all Tuesdays and Fridays. The annual festival of the temple starts on the thiruvathira star of Malayalam month of Dhanu. The festival begins with Kodiyettu on the star Thiruvathira of the month. The Cheriyavilakku and Valiyavilakku are celebrated on the Aayilyam and Makam stars respectively. The festival ends on Pooram star with Aaraattu. Sivarathri is also celebrated with all special rituals. Sarppa Pooja is held on star Ayilyam every month. The temple remains open for worship from 5.00 am to 9.30 am and from 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm. To reach the temple by bus get down at Manakkapadi Junction on Aluva-Edayar route. Devotees can also reach the Pathalam Junction on the Kalamassery-Eloor route and turn to Aluva route to reach the Manakkapadi Junction.