The present temple was built by the 'Madathil Raja' (Edappally raja) in 825 AD.
He belonged to Madathil palace near Parippu.
The local chieftain Idathil Raja was not on good terms with him and both rajas devoted to Lord Shiva does not wish to meet at the Mahadeva temple that they visited regularly.
As a solution, two 'Balikkalpuras' (traditional frontage) were constructed in the temple, unlike the other temples in Kerala has only a single Balikkalpura.

In the past, almost 141 Nair families settled in Parippu.
Ancient art forms like 'Ezhamathukali' and 'Kavanayeru' attained great progress there.
Parippu, which is close to the water bodies gained political prominence by the presence of raja's military unit and trade relations.
The present temple was built by the 'Madathil Raja' (Edappally raja) in 825 AD. He belonged to Madathil palace near Parippu. The local chieftain Idathil Raja was not on good terms with him and both rajas devoted to Lord Shiva does not wish to meet at the Mahadeva temple that they visited regularly. As a solution, two 'Balikkalpuras' (traditional frontage) were constructed in the temple, unlike the other temples in Kerala has only a single Balikkalpura.
In the past, almost 141 Nair families settled in Parippu. Ancient art forms like 'Ezhamathukali' and 'Kavanayeru' attained great progress there. Parippu, which is close to the water bodies gained political prominence by the presence of raja's military unit and trade relations.
Parippu Mahadeva Temple