Natika, Hanuman Swamy temple

The temple had come to existence during the past century approximately seventy years back in 1939. Sree Chandranantha Guru (the founder) with the blessings of Paradesi Guru – Sree Madhavananda Guru –had originated this temple and had become the first Chief Mutt. Sree Chandrananda Guru entered His Mahasamadhi in 1983 during the Brahma Muhoortha of Vijayadashami and Thiruvonam Nakshathram. After Guruji’s Samadhi Sree Suresh Swamy has taken charge of the Temple as Chief Mutt. According to the divine perception made happened to Sree Suresh Swamy in 1990, he has built new temples for Lord Hanuman and other Deities

After completing the duties entrusted on him by Lord Hanuman, he entered his divine Samadhi on 15th March 2001 at the age of 43 years. Master Ananthu, the only son and the disciple of Sree Suresh Swamy is currently the Chief Mutt of the Temple.

The idol of Lord Hanuman installed here is magnificent. It is the largest, created in panchaloha, first of its kind in the world. The idol is in such style that Lord Hanuman in a move to fly to SreeRama, procuring the herb mountain (Rishabadri) in His left hand and Golden Gadha (Golden Club) in His right hand. The height of this idol is about 5.5 feet, eye-catching and marvelous.

At the time of installation there were no other temples in Kerala had the presence of Navagrahas installed in front of Lord Hanuman. After our birth, the life is controlled by Navagrahas. Astrological Science confirms this. For Navagraha Dosha all the related and relevant prayers, poojas and manthras are being performed here

Madhur Temple Kasargod

Madhur temple was originally Madhanentheswara (Shiva) Temple and as the lore goes, an old so called "low caste" lady "Madura" discovered an "Udbhava Murthy" (a statue that was not made by a human) of shiva linga. The Ganapathy statue was drawn by a priest's son, a small Brahmin boy, on the walls of the Garbhagriha(sanctum sanctorum) while playing. Day by day it became big and fat; so that the boy called Ganapathi as "boddajja" or "bodda ganesha". The legend of Kumble seme says Tipu Sultan wanted to demolish the temple like Adooru Mahalingeswara temple during his invasion of Coorg, Tulunadu, and Malabar. But after drinking water from the well of the temple, he changed his mind on attacking and demolishing the Garbhagudi and marched towards Malabar. But to satisfy his soldiers and Islamic scholars he made a cut with his sword symobolising the attack. The mark is still visible on the building that is built around the temple well.

Cherai Gowreeshwara Temple

Cherai Gowreeshwara Temple

 is one of the main Hindu temple in Kerala state, south India. This temple is in Cherai village in Ernakulam district of Kerala. Temple is mainatained byVinjhana Vardhini Sabha (V. V Sabha). It also known as Malyala palani മലയാള പഴനി orMuruga Temple. The Cherai Gowreeshwara Temple festival is one of the main festivals in the Eranakulam district. The festival happens every year towards the last 2 weeks of January or first 2 weeks of February. The main attractions are caparisoned elephant march(around 20-30 elephants).

Shankara Narayana Murthi Temple - Moothakunnam

The village Moothakunnam is well known for Shankara Narayana Murthi[Moothakunathappan] temple, which was blessed by Sree Narayana Guru in the early part of the twentieth century. The temple is located near [Periyar] river. Speciality about the temple is, whatever trees are considered to be sacred according to hindutva has sprout out naturally which shows the sacredness of the temple

Aluva Manappuram

Aluva Manappuram (since manal in Malayalam means sand, the reference is to  sandy bank of the river) on the banks of Periyar river has been a divine pilgrimage spot for Hindus since time immemorial . One hundred fifty two acres of sandy bank, with a modest Shiva temple, attracts lakhs of believers on Sivarathri days every year.  Sivarathri is an auspicious day for offering bali tharpan for the ancestors. People from all over Kerala throng the manappuram on those days. They do have darshan at Shiva temple and offer bali tharpan.  Approximatey 6 to 7 lakh pilgrims are visiting manalppuram for this ritual every year. On top of this several lakhs come to manalppuram to participate in and enjoy the one month long trade fair, celebrations and illuminations.

  Periyar alias Poorna river is the same one which caresses Kaladi, the birth place of Adi Sankaracharya. Kaladi is a few miles away from manappuram

Trichambaram Temple

Trichambaram Temple

 is a Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna located in Taliparamba town of Kannur about 20 Km away. There are no documentary evidence available to show exactly when this holy place was built .There is a reference to this in the sanskrit epic (Moosa kava sam) penned by the court poet of the Kolathiri king Athulan in 1100 Ad .The reference says that the popular ruler vallabhan II renovated the trichambaram Sreekrishna temple during that period.The sanctum sanctorum is in squarish shape. Inside the main temple there is a Bhagavathy shrine facing Lord Krishna, with a lotus in her hands. Behind the main sanctum sanctorum there is the enshrinement of Ananthasayanam. This sanctum sanctorum is believed to be the abode of Lord Balabhadra, Sri Krishnas elder brother . The temple also contains one of the most exquisite collection of mural paintings in south India.

Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva temple - Thrissur

 Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva Temple  

Village : Methala
Taluk : Kodungalloor
District : Thrissur
Location : About 6 km from Kodungalloor

The western entrance of the temple is on the Kodungallur- Ernakulam highway. This temple is said to be more than 2,000 years old and is remarkable for its number of representations of Shiva. There is a Namaskara Mandapam, with 16 pillars, which is in front of the Shrikovil. The Utsavam is held in the Malayalam month of Kum­bham (Feb-Mar), during which the festival of Shivratri is celebrated in a grand manner. Aanayottam is conducted as part of the festival. Devotees attend the Palli-yara pujas, held just before the temple closes in the evening, on full moon nights, to pray for a happy married life and to be blessed with children.

Nelluvai Dhanwantari kshetram - Nelluvai

Dhanwantari is the incarnation of the Lord, when He revealed medical knowledge to mankind. 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.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 actionHe who has self control absolutePatient, conquers all disease!

Nithyam Hithahara Vihara SeviSameekshya Karee Vishayaksha SakthaDhatha Samasatya Para KshamavanApthopa Sevee cha Bhavath Aroga 

How strange is Thy Grace !

Iranikulam Sree Mahadeva Temple - Thrissur

Iranikulam Sree Mahadeva TempleOne of the most ancient temples of Kerala. The biggest double storied circular sanctum called ‘Thekkedathu’ (Southern) temple. The ‘Sadasivalingam’ consecrated by Lord Parasurama. Lord Siva with consort Sree Parvathy and son Kumara on a single pedestal at ‘Vadakkedathu’ (Northern) temple. Architectural perfection and sculptural beauty. Situated along the southern border of Thrissur district, 7 Km south of Mala, 15 Km east of Kodungallur and 22 Km north west of Aluva. 

DeitiesThekkedathappan:
 Lord Siva in Sadasiva concept in lingam form, believed to be installed by Lord Parasurama, originally in ‘Threthayuga’ inside the sanctum sanctorum of the double storied circular sanctum.

 Nandikeswaran: As a single stone statue installed in the middle of the western edge of the mandapam. Sapthamathrukkal with Ganesa: In front of the southern Dwara (door) of the Sanctum. 

Maha Ganapathy: In a small sanctum at the south west corner (Kanni Moola) of the main shrine. 

Sree Dharma Sastha: As Lord Ayyappa in granite statue installed in a small sanctum at the south west corner just outside the thekkedathu chuttambalam. 

Serpent Gods: Installed on an open pedestal at the outermost south west corner of the temple complex. 

Karottamma: The initial mother goddess revered as the guardian goddess of the area, worshipped as ‘Bhuvaneswari’, ‘Nanadurga’ and ‘Bhadrakali’. Installed in the primitive granite stone form in a roofless sanctum, situated on a natural elevation at the North West corner along the outer border of the complex. 

SkandomaaParameswara: The rarest concept of Siva- Sakthi Samyogam in Indian worship culture. Lord Siva, Sree Parvathy and Balamuruga in life size Panchaloha idols on a single pedestal inside the double storied square sanctum Known as the vadakkedathu temple.

 Yakshi: Sree Parvathy in ‘soundarya devatha’ (goddess of beauty an youthfulness) concept, installed in a single stone idol at the intersecting corner of the southern wall of the mughamandapom and the eastern wall of the sanctum. 

Keezhthrikkovil Mahavishnu: In a full formed (chathur bahu in ‘Prahlada praseeda’ concept) granite idol inside a single storied square sanctum, 30 metres north of the main temple compound.