SREE CHAMRAVATTAM AYYAPPA TEMPLE AND ALATHIYOORPERUMTHRIKOVIL-FORWARD Dear friends,
In this postinginformation about two temples are forwarded. About Chamravattam sastha temple Ihave heard from my late father. I could see the temple while going fromKadampuzha to Guruvayur via Ponnani in a recent visit. Hope an informative reading Gopalakrishnan25-5-2022 Sree Chamravattam Ayyappa Temple It is believed tohave been constructed by Perumthachan, a master craftsman and a legendarysculptor, this temple is a famous Sastha temple which is about 12-15 km fromTirur on the shores of Bharatha Puzha(Nila river) The temple can also be reached by a **ferry fromPonnani village . My note- Now bridge is there. What makes thistemple so beautiful is the riverBharathapuzha that flows behind this shrine and the vast expanses ofpaddy fields indicating the rich agrarian culture. In Chamravattomtemple the God isconsecrated at the level of the river though the temple is inslightly higher grounds. During rainy season , the flood water enters thetemple and sub merges the idol. There are several stories and folk lores whichdescribe the power of this God, popularly called as "Chamravattathappan". It isassumed that the Thamarakulangara Sastha temple near Tripunithura is anextension of this temple. Actual year of construction of the temple is unknown.Historians are of opinion that there was a Jain temple situated somewhere nearthis place. We can see some clay models of animals like dogs, lions etc.scattered on the underground of the river and banks as evidences. The main puja of the temple is performed by Ooralan.There is no dhoopam, deepam and use of bell during the pujas of the temple.There is no yearly festival (Utsavam)here but Aarattu (holi bath of diet) isthere. In other temples at the end of utsavam, idol of the deity is carried toa water body. But here the water level of the river rises in rainy seasons andwater rush to the shrine. Whenthe Prathishta immerses in water then it is considered Aarattu here. Festivals The main festivals of the temple is duringthe season of Mandalam.Especially the last 11 days. ( 1st to 11th of Malayalam month dhanu ). Therewill be a chuttuvilakku during the ezhunnallippu but elephants are not used here. Other important dayis PRATHISHADINAM. It is celebrated on anizham of the Malayalam month makaram.On that day, there will be Navakam - Offering done with nine pots ofdravyam(liquids) with extensive pujas Pujas and specialities People believe thatworshipping GodSastha in Chamravattom on Saturdays would help them get rid of the evil effectsof the bad times caused by the planet Saturn. Nherippetta Tharppanam: Devotees offer this to cure skin diseases Another specialoffering conducted from pooyam of Malayalam month makaram to visakham of themonth idavam. It isbelieved that chamravattathayyappan has a power to control rains.People drop coconut in Bharathappuzha as their offering to this deity duringthis rainy season. Chathushatham ( porridge of four materialscoconut, rice, jaggery, & kadalipazham) Panapayasam Chuttuvilakku(lighting of the Sanctum) http://www.chamravattamayyappatemple.in/ By Devaayanam at February 17, 2019 ALATHIYOORPERUMTHRIKOVIL - THE RAMA TEMPLE WHERE DEVOTEES COME TO PRAY TO HANUMAN The AlathiyoorPerumthrikovil temple is special to its devotees for many reasons. Sri Rama is the Presiding deity here.The daily puja-rituals, offerings by devotees, and the spectacular annualtemple festival – all are held in honour of the presiding deity, Sri Rama. However, the devotees popularly refer to this temple,the ‘Hanuman Kavu’ temple. And, in a way, it symbolizes the triumphof the supreme strength of Bhakti of Sri Hanuman as an ideal, which overshadowsthe presiding deity, Lord sri Rama. Here, Sri Rama is visualized as the Maryada-Purushothaman-he is separated from his beloved consort, Sita, by the mighty Ravana who hasabducted her to Lanka. Sri Rama is seen entrusting Hanuman the possible task oflocating the whereabouts of Sita. SriRama confides to Hanuman about how to look out for Sita in Lanka. Hanuman, had to cross the vast and formidable sea, that separates Lanka from the main land. Thirty three crore Gods gathered to witness this significant act. Itis an act in which the Avatara-purush Sri Rama seeks the assistance of hisbhakta, Hanuman. All the Gods bestowedHanuman with their enormous strength, so that he succeeded in his mission. For Hanuman, this is a very significant moment, and hence, hispre-eminence at Alathiyoor. The unique posture of Hanuman in the temple The temple of SriHanuman is adjacent to the main temple of Sri Rama. Sri Hanuman stands leaning a little towards theleft, to hear his master’s words. SriRama is confiding in Hanuman the cue-word ( Abhignana Vaakyam ) thatwould enable him to gain the confidence of Sita. Hanuman has a mace in hishand. The numerous Gods bestowed their enormous power on Sri Hanuman. He is all set to accomplish his mission,which is seeking the whereabouts of Sita. Here he is the personification ofdivine strength, confidence, concentration of purpose, Bhakti, and above allhumility. He is the symbol of supremeself-sacrifice. He seems to be assuring SriRama: “Your wish is my command”. Devotees of Hanuman throng to this temple to make their wishes and beheard by the mighty Hanuman. There is a platformto commemorate Sri Hanuman’s mighty leap to Lanka over the sea. There is a longgranite stone at one end of this platform and it symbolizes the sea. Devotees come running and leapover this long stone. By doing this, auspicious impact is expected especiallyfor the better health and life of children. The Anjaneya temple was established by sage Vasishta inAlathiyur, Kerala. The temple's history is based on the epic of the Ramayana.In the sanctum sanctorum, Sri Rama appears alone without Mother Sita. Sri Hanuman graces in the other shrine as listening to the Sri Rama telling him howto identify the mother Sita, to help himto spot her without any doubt. Devas contributed all their might to Hanuman toenable him to succeed in his mission. The idol of the Sri Lakshmana isestablished a little far away, that he would not disturb the privacy betweenRama and Hanuman when the former was narrating some past incidents to Hanuman to identify mother Sita. Sri Hanuman is astaunch follower of the Sri Rama who dedicated his service to Rama only. Heexpected nothing in return for his services in searching Mother Sita. He was the abode of all the noblest divinequalities coupled with an unparallel physical and mental prowess to conquer anysituation of any gravity. But he himselfwas not aware of his extraordinary capabilities. He never spoke to anybody about his powersbut simply felt and said that he was born for the service of Sri Rama. He was only saying that he was the lastservant of the lord. The interesting thing to be noted, is that, Sugriva got back his kingdom for the service he rendered to theLord. Angatha was nominated as theheir-apparent of Kishkinda. Vibishanawas crowned as the king of Lanka. Hanuman expected nothing. He respectfullydeclined to accept the pearl chain offered to him by Mother Sita. Sri Rama could not find anything that wouldbe a fitting reward to him. Rama finallyasked him to embrace him and blessed him eternity. Hanuman was born on the new moon day. Worshippinghim on this day brings immense benefits to the devotees. Popular pujas here Panchasara payasam Kadalipazham Thiruvonapuja Thiruvona Oottu Neivilakku Avil (rice flakes with jaggery and other ingredients) isthe most important present here. The belief isthat if one pray for a wish then upon the fulfilment the devotee is supposed tooffer this to the temple. This is the most popular puja here and that showsexperience and belief of devotees in this temple. Temple authoritieshave transformed the temple to use the latest technologies to help devotees pray and do their offeringsfrom anywhere in the world through their website http://www.alathiyoorhanumankavu.in and more and more devotees are using iteveryday - Article contributed by Alathiyoor PerumthrikkoviltempleBy Devaayanam at February 07, 2019 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/574173944.1974198.1653449065519%40mail.yahoo.com.
