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Friday, July 8, 2011

Tirumala Sree Venkatachalapathy Temple in Ernakulam town

Vivekananda Smarakom at Kanyakumari (vivekananda para)

Vivekananda Smarakom at Kanyakumari ( a monument for the Hindu Monk of India). a holy thriveni Sangam of three seas. Vivekananda Kendra spiritually oriented service mission. Spread over 100 acres. A self contained unit. Accomodation, canteen, 24 hrs water supply, Bank ( SBI) , post office, dispensary, library, pictorial exhibition Arise, Awake, The wandering monk etc.
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Mattancherry Tirumala Sree Venkatachalapathy Temple

Tirumala Sree Venkatachalapathy Temple Cherthala

Kozhikode Pandurang Mandir

Kozhikkodu Pandurangamandir

Ramamangalam Perumthrikkovil Temple

Ramamangalam Perumthrikkovil main deity Bala Narasimhamurthy, but prominence is given to Ovu ( Pranala) Thangi Unni Bhootham and have flag staff too. From Muvattupuzha to piravom route ( via ) pampakkuda. 15 kms. the famous musician Shadkala Govinda Marar was an attendant in this temple.

Ramamangalam is a beautiful village in Muvattupuzha in Ernakulam district. It spreads along the bank of river Muvattupuzha. One of the greatest classical singer of all the time 'Sri. Shadkala Govinda Maraar' who lived in 19th century who sang for Swathi Thirunnal the great king of Travancore. There are some schools which offer training for classical arts. Each & evry corner of the village is photogenic

Thiruvattar Adikesava Perumal Temple

Thiruvattar Adikesava Perumal Temple ( Mahavishnu) 10 kms from padmanabhapuram, marthandom - thiruvattar 5 kms. the biggest stone mandapam with carvings wall paintings, as a testimony to grand temple architecture. two festivals one in thulam and one in Meenam.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Hosdurg Lakshmi Venkatesha Kshethram

Hosdurg Lekshmi Venkatesa Kshethram

Ramamangalm Perumthrikkovil

Ramamangalam Perumthrikovil Kshethram.NARASIMHAM&UNNIBHOOTHAM ARE THE MAIN DEVAS.VISHU VILAKKU IS VERY IMPORTANT FESTIVAL AT MEDA MASAM.HIGH STANDARD TEMPLE (ANUSHTANA PRADHANAM).

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Thiruvithancode Temple Religious Destination Thrissur Kerala

This Divya Desam has been sung in a decad of 10 verses by Kulasekhara Alwar who hailed from Kerala (Chera Nadu). This temple is located at Tiruvinjikode, at a distance of 16 km from Shoranur (off of the highway) , enroute to Guruvayur. The nearest railhead is Pattambi on the Malabar railway line. This temple has a shrine to Shiva and a shrine to Vishnu.

This temple is connected with legends from the Mahabharata and has four images of Vishnu believed to have been installed by the Pandavas.

Given the four Vishnu images and the sanctum enshrining Shiva this temple is popularly known as anjumoorthy koyil.

Legend has it that Vishnu appeared in four forms here (Vyuhavataram - Pradyumna, Aniruddha, Sankharshana and Para Vasudeva) in response to worship by Ambarishan and was worshipped by the Pandavas here. Ambarishan is said to have obtained salvation here. Of the four images of Vishnu seen here, Yuddhishtra is said to have worshipped the one in the center, Bhima the one on the left, Arjuna the one on the west, and Nakula and Sahadeva the other.There is yet another temple in Karur (on the Chennai Tiruchi railroad), by name Vithuvakkodeeswaram, enshrining Abhaya Pradhana Ranganathar and Ranganayaki, also considered to be a Divya Desam by the same name. Ranganathar is enshrined in a reclining posture. This temple covers an area of about an acre and has shrines to Anjaneyar and Garudazwar.

Koodal Manikyam Temple Religious Destination Thrissur Kerala

Located at Irinjalakuda, 16-km away from Kudungallur and 25-km from Thrissur. The deity is Bharat, the brother of Rama. The temple is of 9th century old. The temple has many structures which were repaired by during the rule of Shaktan Tampuran. There is a 10-day long festival during Medam (April-May). The staging of Kerala’s own art forms every day is an essential part of Pooram.

During Karkidakam (July-August) Anguliangamkoothu, Ramayanamkoothu and Koodiyattam (all the three are Kerala’s own performing arts) staged here

Peringottukara Somasekhara Temple Religious Destination Thrissur Kerala

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22Km Away from Thrissur Town. Its on the way to Triprayar through Cherppu. This is Shiva temple installed by Sree Naarayana Guru. There the festival will come in March.

Thirupuraikkal Karnaki Amman Temple Religious Destination Palakkad, Palghat Kerala

Valliya Aarattu – Karnaki Amman Temple Religious Destination Palakkad, Palghat Kerala

Kerala’s one and only Karnaki Temple where goddess Karnaki is worshiped in her full Idolic-Form and divine glory. This temple is situated at palakkad town circle – Moothanthara (New Name - Karnaki Nagar), a dwelling place of Karnaki’s own people, "Moothans" believed to be descended from the neighboring state of Tamilnadu in the historic times.

One of the main attractions of this temple is the way in which the traditional pooja rituals are performed in the goddess karnaki’s temple and the Visalakshi Sametha Shiva Temple (Siva-Parvathy Temple) worshipped in the same compound. For goddess Karnaki, Kerala form of pooja practices are done by Kerala Brahmins (Namboothiri's) and in Siva Temple Tamil Shaiva form of Pooja practices are carried out by Tamil Brahmin Priests.Devotees can feel and enjoy this cultural mix while they visit this temple and came out after their prayers. Unlike other Tamil speaking caste groups already present or has descended from neighboring states, moothan’s has accepted both cultures alike. Even though there are Tamil traces to their origin, they speak only the language Malayalam. This acceptance has induced a new cultural life style in and around palakkad. This unique cultural blend is one of the rarest found in the state of Kerala. This temple has emerged as one of the spacious and beautiful temples of palakkad where Tamil - Malayalam architecture mix beautifully.

Kalpathy Temple - Religious Destination Palakkad, Palghat Kerala

The Vishwanatha Swamy shrine, the oldest Shiva temple is situated 3 kms from Palakkad. The annual chariot temple is a gala event. The annual 'Ratholsavam' or Chariot Festival at Sree Viswanantha Swamy temple lasts for seven days.

On the last three days, beautifully decorated temple chariots are ceremoniously drawn through the streets by thousands of devotees whose soul stirring chants rent the air.

The festival is dominated by three magnificent chariots, bedecked with flowers and flags, each sanctified by the presence of the lord.

Teeming crowds of people and millions of hands try to reach out to be one of the privileged to have the honour of pulling the chariots, as they proceed in stately grandeur.

Mallikarjuna Temple,Kasargod Kerala

This temple is situated in the heart of the Kasargod town. This is one of the famous temples in kasargod district. The attraction of this temple lies in the temple festival and yakshagana.Lies in the heart of town near taluk office, Mallikarjuna Temple is one among the most important and oldest temples in Kasargod, devoted to Lord Shiva known by the name Mallikarjuna. Legend says that the idol of Lord Shiva in the temples was adorned by Arjuna. The annual five day long temple festival falls in the Malayalam month Meenam (March/ April) attracts huge crowds. During the festival days several cultural programmes are performed in the temple courtyard . The main highlight is the yakshagana which is performed on the concluding evening and the show goes on till daybreak. Payasam ( a sweet dish cooked with rice and jaggery) is the main offering here.

Monday, July 4, 2011

Parsi Anju Amman Baug, Kozhikode | Kozhikode Kerala | Parsi temple in Kerala

Parsi Anju Amman Baug, Kozhikode | Kozhikode Kerala

It is a Fire Temple on S M Street dates back to the period when the Parsis, settled in Kozhikode about 200 years ago.Constructed in the traditional Kerala architectural style, Parsi Anju Amman Baug is located at the city center on SM Street. This fire temple is the only Parsi temple in Kerala, which was built in the 18th century when Parsi traders settled in Kozhikode about 200 years ago. A13th century inscription in the temple reveal that the property was donated by a Zamorin. Non-Parsis are not allowed inside this temple.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Srimad Anantheshwar Temple Kasaragod Kerala

Located at Manjeswaram (15kms from the town), Shrimath Anantheshwar Temple traditionally renowned as Manjula Kshetra is the most ancient temple of Gowda Saraswat Brahmins, enclosed between hills on three sides and river Manjeswar on the other side. Dates back to 2nd century, the uniqueness of the temple is that it has three presiding deities, i.e Anantheshwara (Lord Shiva), Bhadra Narasimha (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu) and Lord Subramanya in the same sanctum sanctorum. The image of Shiva is believed to be an 'Udbhava' or 'Swayambhoo' (Self emergent) and the image of Narasimha is made of Panchaloha (five metals). Another specialty of the temple is the ant hill called 'Rohini' inside the sanctorum. Besides the main deities, other idols enshrined here are Lord Mukhyaprana, Lord Rudra, Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesh and Lord Garuda. To the right of the temple there is a sacred pond and it is believed that a dip in this sesha tirtham will cure the leprosy patients.

Manjeshwar Shashti, the main temple festival falls on the sixth day of the month of 'Margshirha' (November- December), is celebrated as the annual Chariot Festival. On this day, the six wheeled chariot called Brahma Ratha decorated with flowers and flags is drawn along the street by thousands of devotees. Built in 1834, the ratha with a girth of 53 feet and a square base of 17 feet is a magnificent wooden edifice adorned with carved figures and when decorated, the girth raises to a height of 71 feet. Lord's idol is placed above the square base and the devotees pull the chariot with shouts of Govinda-Govinda. The chariot can accommodate around 50 to 60 persons.

Madiyam Kovilakam Temple Kasaragod Kerala

Madiyam Kovilakam Temple

Situated at Ajanur at a distance of 5kms from Kanhangad, the Madiyam Kovilakam temple is the abode of Goddess Bhadrakali. Apart from the main deity, the temple contains other deities like Kshetrapalan, Bhagavathi and Bhairavan. This ancient temple has intricate wood carvings on Palazhimadhanam, Sitaswayamvaram and Dakshayagam. Here, the morning and the evening pooja's (worship) are held by a sect called Maniyanis while the noon poojas are performed by Brahmin priests.
The temple festivals namely 'Kalasam' and 'Pattulsavam' are celebrated respectively in the months of Edavam (May/ June) and Dhanu (December/ January). Among the two festivals, the nine day long pattutsavam is the most important. The major attraction of these festival is the Theyyam performance. Various cultural and religious programmes, grant procession, fire works displays are also held as a part of the festival.

Kizhur Sri Sastha Temple Chandragiri Kerala Kasaragod Kerala

The ancient temple of Chandragiri is popularly known as Kizhur Sastha Temple. In the Kizhur Sastha Temple a festival known as Pattu Utsavam is held during the month of November. During this festival groups of singers join together for a live performance. They sing in glory of the god.The eminent personalities of the Kazhakams of Saliyas jointly known as Pathinula Nagaram participate in this festival. All the kazhakams from Pattuvam to Panamboor involve themselves in this glorious ceremony. This happens in the second Saturday of November. The Pattu Festival in Kizhur Sri Sastha Temple is held every year.Pattu Utsavam has a history. It is a tribal festival that derives its origin from the Nilambur Kovikalam, which is a temple in ruins. This temple had been dedicated to Lord Shiva's son. The form of the principle deity here had been Lord Kirata, one of the Avatars of Lord Shiva.

The devotees were actually the tribal people who celebrated the Nilambur Pattu Utsavam. It continued for six days and was held in January. Now the temple is at the verge of destruction. But still people remember Lord Shiva and his benevolence so they worship him. From here the Pattu Utsavam has emerged.

The temple of Kizhur Sri Sastha is renowned for the Pattu Utsavam. This is the principle festival here. Offerings are made to Lord Shiva during this time. Men and women wear colorful costumes and flock to the premises of the temple. They not only offer worship but also appeal for a bright future and a happy existence. Lord Shiva is very benevolent and is also very fond of his disciples. He is also said to relieve them of all worldly pains and injustices.

Ananthapura Lake Temple,Kasargod Kerala

Ananthapura Lake Temple is a Hindu temple located in the middle of a lake in the Kasargod District of Kerala, South India, 5 km from Kumbala. This is the only lake temple in Kerala and the original seat (Moolasthana) of Ananthapadmanabha Swami (Padmanabhaswamy temple) Thiruvananthapuram. Legend has it that this is the original site where Ananthapadmanabha settled down.[1][2] The temple's lake is also home to a crocodile, which is supposed to be the guard of the temple. When one dies, another mysteriously takes its place. Kumbala can easily be reached from Mangalore or from Kannur via a number of bus routes, as well as by train and taxi.
This is the only lake temple in Kerala. This is also the Moolasthanam or original seat of Ananthapadmanabha Swami situated at Thiruvananthapuram. Which is placed at the distance of 5 km. from Kumbla. Local belief is that Ananthapadmanabha had settled down here originally. The industrial park of kinfra is situated here.Situated at Kumbla, 12kms north east of Kasargod, Ananthapura Lake temple is the only lake temple in Kerala. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Ananthapadmanabha), this 9th century temple is considered to be the original abode ( Moolasthanam) of Vishnu and the idol of the deity is in sitting posture. The temple is positioned in the middle of a picturesque Ananthapura lake and its sanctum sanctorum can be reached by a foot-bridge built across the lake. The outer walls of the sanctorum have beautiful mural paintings depicting scenes from the vedas. On the north eastern corner of the lake there is a large cave with a small pit that holds water perennially.

A crocodile named 'Babia' is said to inhabit the lake which is supposed to be the guard of the temple and the interesting fact it that when one dies, another mysteriously takes its place. Every day after the ucchapooja (noon worship) , babia is fed with the prasad (a kind of gruel made of rice and jaggery) offered by the devotees to the deity. The annual festival is celebrated in the second fortnight of April. The temple is open to all devotees regardless of caste or creed.

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