Majestic Temples of India

Alathiyur Hanuman Temple, Malappuram KERALA                                          One of the most Powerful Anjaneya Temples in Kerala. Hanuman temple is adjacent to Shri Rammar Sannidhi.  Here Hanuman's head is tilted towards the left to hear Shri Rama's words. Shri Rama is entrusting Hanuman the task of locating Mata Sita in Lanka. Prathishta of Hanuman is done by Sage Vasishta. Eventhough this is Shri Ram Temple, importance is given to Hanuman. Shri Rama shares with Hanuman the Abhignana Vaakhyam, the words that would enable him to gain the confidence of Mata Seetha. Hanuman stands leaning a little towards the left, showing how he hear Shri Rama's words and also assuring him ‘Your Wish is my Command’. The Vigraham of Hanuman gives us the Strength, Confiden...

Aluva Shiva Temple, Ernakulam KERALA Aluva Shiva Kshetram or Aluva Manappuram temple, situated on the banks of river Periyar is one of the famous Shiva temples in Kerala. Important festival is Shivaratri, celebrated at the temple in Aluva Manappuram.  Bhagwan Shri Ram performed last rites to Jatayu here. While Shri Rama was performing the final rites, Mahadeva appeared and said that his presence will always be here and those for whom last rites is performed here will attain Moksham. Parashurama did Prathishta here. Vilwamngalam Swamiyar visited this place and realised the presence of Mahadeva. But there were no vessels to offer Nivedyam. Vilwamangalam used a Kavungu leaf to offer Nivedyam. Even today the nivedyam is offered in Kavungu leaf called Paala Nivedyam. The Shiva Lingam will get submerged in water during monsoon and at that time Aaraatu is performed. Om Nama Shivaya.               ...

Malliyoor Maha Ganapathy Temple KERALA Malliyoor Ganapati Temple, where Sri Krishna is sitting in Ganesha's Lap which could not be found anywhere. Ganesha's trunk twisted rightwards (valampiri) which is very auspicious.  Bhaghavata Hamsam Malliyoor Shankaran Namboothiri has made this temple unique.  It is believed that through his Bhakthi Malliyoor Shankaran Namboothiri has seen Krishna's roopam in Ganesha Vigraham. Temple was maintained by 2 families. Because of misfortune they were unable to look after the temple. Seeing the sad state of temple Bhaghavatahamsam Brahmasree Malliyoor Shankaran Namboothiri recited Bhaghavata Saptaham here in front of Vigneswara. Because of his Bhakthi, chaitanyam of Mahavishnu is in Ganapathy Vigraham. Vinayaka Chathurthi in Malayalam month of Chingam is the main festival here. On that day Maha Ganapathy Homam and Gaja pooja will be performed. Om Gam Ganapathye Namaha   ...