THEANJUMOORTHY TEMPLE NEAR ANIKKODE,PALAKKAD DISTRICT, KERALA -COMPILED Dear friends,
Today my posting is about Anjumoorthy temple near Anikkode inthe Palghat District of Kerala. It is one of the 108 Vaishnavitedivyadesams. One of the 108 Sivalayams also. Hope a divine reading. Gopalakrishnan 28-4-2025 At a glance The Anjumoorthy Temple near Anikkode and Kottayi in Palakkaddistrict, Kerala, India, is a significant Hindu temple primarily dedicated toLord Shiva. It's also considered one of the 108 Shiva temples. The temple is situatedon the banks of the Bharathappuzha river. Key Features: Deities: While predominantly a Shiva temple, it also featuresVishnu as one of the five deities (Anchu Moorthy. Architectural Style: The temple showcases Kerala-stylearchitecture. Significance: It's recognized as one of the 108 Divyadesamdedicated to Vishnu. Location: Located at Anjumoorthy village, also known asAnjumoorthy Mangalam. History: The temple is believed to be around 1500 years old. Management: The temple is managed by the Travancore DevaswomBoard of the Government of Kerala. Festivals: The Thiruvonam festival and the Vaikunta Ekadasiare major festivals celebrated at the temple. Temple Hours: Morning 5.30AM - 10AM, Evening 5PM - 7.30PM Call: +91 9447354285 Introduction Sri Anchumurthy temple, a divine spark of Anikode village ofMathur panchayath in Palakkad district, 1100 years old temple, where Lord Ganapathy, Lord Shiva, Parvati devi, Lord Vishnu, and LordAyyappa are worshiped with equal relevance. This temple locates in the lap of nature, on the banks ofNila(Bharathappuzha) river, which flows northwards. Nilariver is worshiped here as Holy Ganga. As a Shiva temple, it is regarded as 108 Shivalayam ofShaivas. Constructed in the Kerala style of architecture, It is one of the 108Divyadesam dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Uyyavandha Perumal and hisconsort Lakshmi as Vithuvakootuvalli. This 4.5 Acre rare sacred sport was once a Brahmin Agraharam.The sanctity of this holy place was faded and after many years, on the adviceof Dr. N. Gopalakrishnan, Director of Indian Institute of Scientific Heritage,the operators of the institute with the natives started the restoration of thisshrine. This was commenced under the noble guidance of the Vasthu Vidwan, Sri.Krishnan Embrathiripad in 2008 January. Sri Anchumurthy temple is an example to show, how a templecan be restored by blending the basic noble values of our rich heritage, withminimum expense. This Holy Shrine’s renovation, Ashta bandha reinstallation[Ashtabanda Puna Prathishta] and Maha Kumbabhishekam was done in July 2008. Architecture There are five shrines in the temple, one each of Shiva,Vishnu as Abhayapradhan, Vithuvakootuvalli, Vinayaga and Sastha. The temple ison the banks of Bharathappuzha at Thirumittacode of Palakkad District in Keralastate in India. The templeis built in Kerala style architecture, common in all temples in theSouth Indian state of Kerala in Eastern axis. The temple has nogateway tower and has an arch from the main road. A small rectangular wallaround the temple, called Kshetra-Madilluka pierced by the gateways, enclosesall the shrines of the temple. The metal plated flag post or Dwajasthambam islocated axial to the temple tower leading to the central sanctum. Chuttuambalamis the outer pavilion within the temple walls. The central shrine and theassociated hall is located in a rectangular structure called Nalambalam, whichhas pillared halls and corridors. Between the entrance of Nalambalam to thesanctum, there is a raised square platform called Namaskara Mandapa which has apyramidal roof. Thevrapura, the kitchen used to cook offering to the deity islocated on the left of Namaskara Mandapa from the entrance. Balithara is an altar is used formaking ritualistic offering to demi-gods and the festive deities. Inscriptions The temple contains a rare Chola record of emperor Rajendra I(r. 1012–1044 AD) from Kerala. Legend It is believed that this temple is one of the 108 Shivatemples of Kerala and is installed by sage Parasurama dedicated to Shiva. As per Hindu legend, both an elephant and Lakshmi, theconsort of Vishnu were worshiping Vishnu with lotus flowers. Once all the lotusflowers were taken away by Lakshmi making Gajendra, the elephant to pray toVishnu. Vishnu gave a boon to Lakshmi to be along with him and let the wholelotus garden be taken up by Gajendra. The place is a MumurthiKshetra as the Trinity of Hinduism, Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma are worshipedhere. Deities A union of 5 divine traditions, Ganapathyam, SaivamShaktheyam, Vaishnavam and Sauram, are followed here. Our Services Based on the sanctum sanctorum & Vasthu philosophy ofGanapathya tradition Sri. Aanandha Maha Ganapathi is facing west, this sanctorum is relevant here.The face is turned to right to hear, the problems of devotees, through theright ear. The right leg of the Lord is towards down, to remove all theobstacles and the worldly snake around the waist is a notable feature of thisMoorthi. Water squirt (Jaladhara), Karuga Garland, Modhakam,Neyyappam, Lemon Garland & Coconut are the main offerings to LordGanapathi. Sri Uma Maheswaran, a Banalinga installation, facing East is showering affluence and prosperity to the devotees. As umamaheswara Idol is surroundedby Parvathi Devi on the right, Holy Ganga on the left and Nandikeshwaran in thefront, pradakshinam can be completed. As Lord Shiva is facing East, Poojasare offered believing Siva and Dhakshina Moorthi in one form. The devotees themselves can takewater from the temple well to do water squirt (Jalathara) to Lord siva is aunique feature of this temple. Other main offerings are Squirt (Dhara), Koovala Garland,Conch unction (Shangabhishekam), Uma maheswara pooja, Pradhosha pooja, riceunction (Annabhishekam), Rudhrabhishekam & Nandipooja. In shaktheya tradition,Goddess Dhurga, Lakshmi & Saraswathi in the form of Mahathripurasundari, showering all affluence to devotees.Goddess auspiciously stands with lotus bud in hand. For all prosperities,Unction with turmeric & on the day of “Akshaya Thridhiya” gold unction andMangalya pooja are the main ceremonies here. In vaishnava tradition, Mahavishnu wearing conch,Wheel and mace facing west is another sanctorum. The idol is made on Anjanarock. The idol is in real incarnation from. As Goddess Lakshmiresides in the Lotus heart of Mahavishnu, Thulasi garland, Lakshmi Narayanapooja etc, are conducted. Marriages also gets solemnized here. Cheese, milkpudding, Panaka offering, Vishnu Sahasranama Archana and Vidhya RajagopalaManthrarchana for excellent education are the main ceremonies. Lord Harihara in“Pathmasana” with the Urn (vessel) of Amrutha and wearing Jadamakudam, offering west wardsDharshanam. Nearby residesLord Dhanwanthqry sanctum with vaidyanatha belif. Poojas The poojas are conducted in Saura Shashta tradition. Festivals The Thiruvonam festival and the Vaikunta Ekadasi during themonth of Thai are the major festivals celebrated in the temple. The main annual festival for ten days each year in the monthof Medam (April/May). Other festivals of Siva and Vishnu temples are also conducted Devotees offer For the abatement of sickness and for having children, Honeyunction, Neeranjanam, Sesame seed wick, Shaneeswara pooja & Pudding are themain offerings. Sandeepani SadhanaNilayam On April 1st 2009 A secular Vedic Learning Center,“Sandeepani Saadhanalayam” was started, opening new doors to self -realization. Now around 17 temples in Palakkad district are noble platforms inimparting daily routines, Vedic Mantrs, temple instruments & BhagavatGeetha classes. Speciality In Karkkidakam and Thulam “Pithruyajnam” the most relevant inthe five Mahayajnas, is conducted here on theanks of river “Nila”. Hindusperform last rites on the banks of the river in the temple similar to that ofVaranasi. Administration The temple is openfrom 4 am to 11 am and 5 pm to 8 pm and is administered by Travancore DevaswomBoard of the Government of Kerala. Temple Address Anikode Anchumurthy Temple Palapotta, kariyamkode (po) Kottayi - 678 572, Palakkad, Kerala, India. +91 9447354285 [email protected],[email protected] Location The temple is about 5 km south of Pattambi in Palakkaddistrict. The Palakkad-Shornur-Kozhikode train route passes through Pattambi. Sanctums The central shrine called Sreekovil houses the image of thepresiding deity. It is on an elevated platform with a single door reachedthrough five steps. As per Kerala rituals, only the main priest called Thantriand the second priest called Melshanthi alone can enter the Sree Kovil. Thecentral shrine has a circular plan with the base built of granite, superstructurebuilt of laterite and conical roof made of terrocata tile supported from insideby a wooden structure. Lord Vishnu temple This temple is one of the "Divya Desams", the 108temples of Vishnu revered by the 12 poet saints, or Alwars. During Mahabharata period, thePandavas built the temple here. Arjuna established the temple andthis is standing as Moolavar, main deity here. It is said that during Mahabharataperiod, the Pandavas reached the banks of Bharathapuzha during their exile andinstalled the idol of Vishnu. It is also said that the Ayodya king Ambareeksha got moksha atThirumittakode. The Maha Vishnu of the temple is called Abhaya Pradhan Templeor Uyyavantha Perumal Temple. It is believed that Arjuna, one of the brothers,performed penance at this site. Abhaya Pradhan is revered in Nalayira DivyaPrabhandam, the 7th–9th century Vaishnava canon, by Kulasekara Alvar. Thetemple is classified as a Divyadesam, one of the 108 Vishnu temples that arementioned in the book Temple timings The temple is open from 5 am to 10.30 am and 5 pm to 7.15 pm Administration The temple isadministered by Malabar Devaswom Board of the Government of Kerala. Prathishta / Presiding Deity : Sudarsanam Upadevatha / Sub Deities : Balasubramanian, Ganapathy andSasthavu Maha Sudarsanam is the strongest weapon of Lord Mahavishnu.Sundarsanam is used by Maha Vishnu towards enemies with cuts enemies head andreturn back to his hand. It is believed that sudarsana is separating head frombody, denoting seperating "Maya" and giving moksha. You can see sub deities of Balasubramanian, Ganapathy andSasthavu here. It issaid that one who visits with empty hand is inauspicious. Thrimadhuram is the main offering. Vaishnava puja alsoconducted in this temple with all ritual importance. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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