Spiritual Tourism XVIII- Heavens on Earth –
The Koodal Manikyam Temple, Irinjalakuda
According to Hindu Philosophy, all deities are expressions of the One Ultimate Reality, Brahman. The Deity here is the brother of Lord Rama, Bharatha, known as Sangameshwara. Sangameshwara is a Sanskrit term meaning Koodal Manikkyam in Malayalam.
Koodal means ” Reunion ” and Mythology has it that Rama, Sita and Lakshmana met Bharata here and hence the name. This is the only temple in India consecrated to Lord Bharata, who was Dharma Personified.
Four Temples are dedicated to four major personalites of Ramayana, Lord Rama in Triprayar, Bharata in Irinjalakuda, Lakshmana in Moozhikulam and Shatrugna in Payammal. Darsan at these 4 Temples is considered highly auspicious.
This temple’s Sanctum Sanctorum is covered with copper plates. It is round shaped. Legend has it that Bharata was waiting for Lord Rama and then he heard from Hanuman that Rama had reached Ayodhya and the Deity is in His happiest mood here. A Temple with splendid architectural beauty, this is a Ninth century temple. It is surrounded by vast ponds, four in number. On the Eastern side, there is Kuttam Kulam and on the Western side, Kulpini Theertham. Legend and foklore says that Kulpini Maharshi performed severe penance here.
This Temple is the center of temple arts like Ottam Thullal, Koodiyattam, Kathakali and Koothu.
I am seated in the Hearts of All
I am Wisdom and all sciences
I am the Vedas Four
And I am the Goal of all
Sarvasya chaAham Hridhi Sannivishto
Matta Smriti Jnanam Apohanam Cha
Sarvaischa Vedair Aham eva Vedyo
Vedanta Kridveva mitheva chaham
The temples in Kerala perform five Pujas and conduct three Seevelis per day, in general. But here there are only three Pujas and Seevelis are performed only during the Arattu festival.
The main offering here is the lotus garland or Thamaramala. It is generally believed that this offering can make the Deity shower His blessings on any project undertaken.
Today ( 09/05) Moon tenants the constellation of Delta Sagittari or Utharashada and is Pallivetta, the Day when the Deity goes hunting and tomorrow is the concluding Arattu at Lord Bharata Temple in Irinjalakuda. Bless us, O Lord, Praseeda Devesha Jagannivasa !
The Arattu Festival is held for 10 days. This event which starts after the famous Trichur Pooram, begins on Atham Day, when the Moon tenants the constellation of Delta Corvi ( 1 May this year ) and ends on Sravana or Thiruvonam day ( Alpha Aquilae) ( 10th May this year ).
Seventeen caparisoned elephants take part in the parade. Two small baby elephants flank the Main Elephant carrying the Deity. Seven elephants wear Swarna Nettipattam ( headdress made up of pure gold ) and the rest ten elephants wear Velli Nettipattam ( headdress made of pure silver ). Sacred Music or Panchari Melam enliven the proceedings !
Thula or Libra
Another festival is the Tri Puthari in the sidereal month of Libra or Thula on a Sravana day. Newly harvested rice is cooked, offered to Deity and is distributed as Prasad to devotees. Next day Mukkidi, a special Ayurvedic mixture, is offered to Deity and distributed as Prasad.
The given photo is that of Four Temples
1) Lord Rama Temple at Triprayar
2) Lord Bharata Temple at Irinjalakuda
3) Lord Lakshmana Temple at Moozhikulam
4) Lord Shatrughna Temple at Payammal
All deities are Brahman, the Absolute and the Eternal Law is monotheistic.
Esoteric Symbolism behind Temples.
The outer wall of the Temple represents our gross physical body, Sthoola Sareera, the inner wall represents our subtle physical body, the Sookshma Sareera and the inmost wall represents our causal body, the Karana Sareera. And the Deity within is our own Self !
That is why a Yogi installed a Mirror in one Temple !
Am I a God then ?
Yes, in these pure features I behold
Creative Nature to Soul unfold
!Pakaroo Pakaroo Varadambikaye
Hridayangalil Nin Santhvana Mantram
Choriyoo Papa Vimochana Netram
Kadampuzha Sree Parvathi Janani
O Mother of Boons Divine
Impart Thy soothing Mantra to our Hearts
Let Thine Eyes which redeem from sins
Deliver us from all evil
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Spiritual Tourism – Heavens on Earth – Lord Dhanwantari Temple at Nelluvai
Trichur Dist has the maximum number of temples famous..
TRICHUR – A TEMPLE ECONOMY
Dhanwantari is the incarnation of the Lord, as the Doctor of Doctors. Let us arouse this Master Doctor from His Sleep !.
The logic behind this is that Science is defined as a systematic study of Nature, Prakriti. Prakriti is infinitely wise in Her Wisdom. But Purusha, the Male Component of the Ultmate has full control and He, as the Lord of Prakriti, has the power to heal all diseases ( which are caused by Nature ).
Ashtanga Hridaya Mantrangal arulum Adi Dhanvantari !
O Lord of Medicine, who impart the great mantras of Ayur Science !
The Nelluvai Temple has been consecrated to His Manifestation as the Lord of Medicine.Sick people come here and do Meditation. The Deity is widely believed to cure illnessess and the Prasadam given here is made up of turmeric, curd etc, called Mukkidi Nivedyam.
Swargavathil Ekadasi is celebrated here, the 11th Lunation in the sidereal month of Sagittarius or Dhanus. Other famous events are Dhanwantari Sangeetolsavam and Panchavadya or Percussion Symphony.
The Dhanvantaric oath ( parallel to the Hippocratic Oath )
” I swear by Lord Dhanvantari, that aspect of the Lord, when He first revealed medical knowledge to mankind, that I shall fulfill this oath and covenant “.
Dhanvantari Mantra, which can be used for healing.
Dhvam Dhanvantaraye Sarvamaya Vinasanaya
Maha Vishnave Namah / Swaha
There is no body free from disease and may Bhagavan Dhanvantari heal our illnesses !
Applying Ghee on Idol called Vennachartal and pudding made with milk, Pal Payasam are the main offerings here.
This famous temple is situated 21 kms from Guruvayur in the village of Nelluvai, Trichur Dist. Most of the astrologers and psychics recommend praying and meditating before the Lord of Ayurveda, here, in this magnificent temple !
In order to cure my mother’s disease, I went and prayed at this temple. Offerings were made and her illnesses disappeared !
Bhagavan Dhanwantari told his disciples that the greatest quality is Continence or Brahmacharya. He who takes in favorable foods
He who is aware of consequences of action
He who has self control absolute
Patient, conquers all disease!
Nithyam Hithahara Vihara Sevi
Sameekshya Karee Vishayaksha Saktha
Dhatha Samasatya Para Kshamavan
Apthopa Sevee cha Bhavath Aroga
How strange is Thy Grace !
Nelluvai is just 22 kms from Guruvayur.
Address
Nelluvai Sree Dhanvantari Temple
Nelluvai Temple Road
Nelluwaya, Kerala, 680 584 IN
A Dhanwantari Ayurveda Research Center and Hospital was opened on 01112006. The OP Dept is at the Kulappara building of the temple. Patients suffering from Arthritis, skin problems and mental problems come here. A 50 bed Hospital with I P Facility is proposed to be built. https://www.youtube.com/embed/bNXB3J8YSJw https://www.youtube.com/embed/KKcwDs0Fi34 https://www.youtube.com/embed/01Jg_xaMsXo https://www.youtube.com/embed/b6DCCIvDUE4
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Spiritual Tourism XIX – Heavens on Earth –
The Triprayar Lord Rama Temple
Bridal Mysticism is akin to Intellectual Mysticism. The Self is the Consort and He can be imagined in any form, as all forms are He ! Here in this magnificent temple, His Form is that of Lord Rama. Ramyathe ithi Ramah – meaning that which attracts and tantalises the Mind is Rama !
We have to understand that Sakhyam ( eternal friendship with Him ) and Atma Nivedanam ( Sacrifice for the Self ) are part of Bridal Mysticism or Bhakti Yoga. He is our Friend, Consort and Guide. Whatever be His Form, whatever be His Name, He is always He !
Him whom the Saivites call Siva
The Brahman of the Vedantins
The Buddha of the Buddhists
The Karma of the Mimamsin
The Christ of the Christians
The Allah of the Muslims
Let Him who illumines the worlds triune
Enlighten us, to initiate the Self Actualisation process !
Saivya samupasathe Siva ithi Brahmethi Vedantino
Bauddha buddharithi pramana padava Karmethi Meemamsaka
Christva Christurithi kriya pararatha Allehthi Mahammada
Soyam vo Vidhadhatu Vanchitha phalam trailokya natho Ravi !
Sakhyam is friendship or perpetual fellowship with Love Immortal.
The Fivefold Chord of Being
The entire Universe is made up of Five Principles, the Five Philosophic Equations – Being, Knowlege, Bliss, Name and Form. Sat, Chit, Ananda, Nama and Rupa.
Self = Being
Self = Knowledge
Self = Bliss
Self = Name
Self = Form
Aar in Malayalam means river and Triprayar is the place where the river brushes the feet of the Lord !
Here five Pujas are done daily. The image of the Deity is carried around the temple thrice a day.
The major festival here is the Ekadasi Festival in the month of Scorpio or Vrischika. It is akin to the Guruvayur Ekadasi festival. The procession of Lord Rama is flanked by 21 elephants and other paraphernalia.
Mythology has it that the idols of the 4 heroes of the Ramayana, Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata and Shatrugna were washed ashore and were installed. Nalambala Darshanam or Vision of these 4 temples on a particular day is considered highly auspicious.
Pooram Festival
This is celebrated in the Malayalam month of Pisces or Meena and it concludes when Moon tenants Pooram constellation.
Performing Arts
Angya Koothu is offered as worship here. It is a local theater form. Episodes from the mighty epic, Ramayana, are performed in the 12 performing days, in the Holy Month of Vrischika or Scorpio.
Fish Feeding or Meenoottu
Devotees feed fishes of the nearby river and this function is called Meenoottu. The fishes are beloved to the Lord !
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Spiritual Tourism XXI – Heavens on Earth
The Thiruvambady Lord Krishna Temple
That which protect us from sorrows are Temples, Kshayath Thrayathe ithi Kshetrah.
Here in this temple, His Form is that of the Preserver, Lord Vishnu’s infant form, as Lord Krishna . Thiruvambady is one of the main temples and along with Paramekkavu gives the lead in the King of all Poorams, Trichur Pooram, which occurs when the Moon tenants Pooram or Delta Leonis !
Pubba/ Pooram / Delta Leonis
On the left of the sanctum sanctorum, there is the idol of Mother Divine. Legend has it that this idol was worshipped by Kachanappaaly couples. They were great devotees of the Mother Goddess at Kodungallor. They used to walk 40 kms, to have a glimpse of the Goddess at Kodungalloor. The Mother Divine, in Her compassion, came to this Temple and sat on the left of the Divine Child, to please Her devotees !
As per Indian Philosophy, Purusha and Prakriti are the male and female components of the Ultimate. The Sanskrit poets symbolised them as Krishna and Radha and as Siva and Sakti. They are actually inseparable. How can Purusha exist without Prakriti and vice versa ? So both are worshipped in Hinduism !Know then that Being and Nature both
Hath no beginning
That all qualities
Are Nature born !
Prakritim Purushaschiava
Vidyanadi Ubhavapi
Vikaramscha Gunanamscha
Viddhi Prakriti Sambhavan
Dhruva or Polaris. The Fixed North Pole Star. He was immortalised by the Lord in Indian Mythology. The Lord made him an important star in the heavens, after seeing his devotion. ” May you be immortalised “, said He.
Rajyam chiram samanubhooya Bhajaswa bhooya
Sarvottaram Dhruva Padam Hi Nivritttiheenam
