Thank u Mr Gopalkrishnan for admitting the truth of your friend KR On Thu, 3 Jul 2025 at 18:24, 'gopala krishnan' via KeralaIyers < [email protected]> wrote:
> Dear friends, > > It is quite unfortunate member Mr. Rajaram making adverse comments of a > member, who is absent from group mails mostly because bed ridden due to old > age or some other reason for months. > > He is referring to Mr. Narayanaswamy who used to criticize Mr. Rajaram's > postings containing mis-information. > When will such members self improve ? > Gopalakrishnan > > On Thursday 3 July, 2025 at 01:13:10 pm IST, Rajaram Krishnamurthy < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > Garudan Thookkam – A bird in ritual art - > > Thookkam or Garudan Thookkam is a ritual art. Garudan Thookkam is often > performed as an offering in homes. The offering or vow is performed on the > occasion of festivals in goddess temples, especially in Kali temples. > > The Thookkam artist enters the temple > > Ritual > > The Thookkam artist, dressed as Garuda, wears wings and a sharp beak > reminiscent of Garuda, and steps forward with other costumes according to > the Chenda Mela. After midnight, the Thookkam and the family members > performing the weighing return to the temple accompanied by musical > instruments. > > Upon reaching the temple, they bow down to the goddess and dance. It is > believed that this removes all the evils in the house where the Thookkam > offering is made. Then, the weightlifter is symbolically tied to the > hanging bow prepared in the temple. The weightlifter is tied to the hanging > bow in the form of a flying eagle. > > The weightlifter steps on the temple of the goddess with his wings spread > > Mythology > > The belief behind the ritual art of Garuda weightlifting is related to > Goddess Bhadrakali. The goddess became furious after setting out to kill > the demon Darika. After killing Darika, in order to appease Bhadrakali, who > was bloodthirsty and angry, Vishnu sent his vehicle Garuda to the goddess. > > Then, Garuda danced in front of Kali to please her, and after that, Garuda > offered his blood to Kali. Legend has it that after drinking Garuda's > blood, Kali's anger subsided. > > The weight artist is guided by the light of the lantern > > Weight Experiences > > When the weight artist dresses up as a Garuda, he becomes a Garuda. His > steps and actions are like those of a bird. The worshippers offer the > weight artist his beaks to the devotees. In my childhood, I remember being > scared when I saw the weight artist who came to carve the coin in his hand > while the weight was being performed at my ancestral home. > > Even today, there has been no major change in such things. I have often > seen the children of neighbors and relatives who come to the house where > the weight is being performed looking at the weight artist with fear. > > NB There is a person in our group who used to make fun of samayapuram > Kali etc unwittingly; and behold similarity here > > K Rajaram IRS 3725 > > NB 2 In Trivandrum, several devi temples have Garudan thookkam, which > literally translated as "eagle hanging". Several hundreds of devotees offer > this to satisfy their family deity "Bhadra kaali". Infants are also > participated by their elders. During the performance it reminds the flight > of Garuda ( the divine eagle), pouring flowers to devotees around the > temple 3 times! The perfomers are dressed up like Garuda the divine eagle, > aboard Vishnu. Moreover, it's a reflection of Kerala's tradition and art. > > This ritual is performed at Pallikkalkavu Bhagavathi temple (Njeezhoor, > Kottayam (Dist)) on Makara Bharani day. This ritual was performed at > Koottekkavu Bhagavathy temple (Amballoor,Ernakulam Dist) on Meenabharani. > Arayankavu Bhagavathi temple Ernakulam dist (on Pooram, Meenam) and > Irapuram Devi temple near perumbavoor (on Kumbha Bharani day) has the > highest number of garudan thookkam in Kerala. More than 100 Garudan > performers perform in these temples every year. Arayankavu Bhagavathy > temple holds the world record for presenting the largest performance of > Garudan thookkam. > > Garudanthoookam is also performed in Polassery Bhagavathi temple in > [Polassery, vaikom] in Kottayam district on meenabharani . Garudanthookam > is performed in this temple in every year. > > NB 3 https://youtu.be/S5Puio3JCiE you tube Garudan tookkam > > On Thu, 3 Jul 2025 at 12:39, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty < > [email protected]> wrote: > > THE ARAYANKAVU BHAGAVATHY TEMPLE, ARAYANKAVU, ERNAKULAM DISTRICT, KERALA - > COMPILED > > Dear friends, > > Today my posting is about The Arayankavu Bhagavathy Temple dedicated to > the goddess Bhadrakali, located in Arayankavu, Ernakulam district, Kerala. > *It's > known for its strict rituals and devotion to the serpent god. The temple is > particularly famous for the "Garudan Thookkam" ritual performed during the > "Pooram*" festival in the Malayalam month of "Meenam". The temple is > about 18 KM from Tripoonithura and about 8KM from Chottanikkara. > > Hope a divine reading. > > Gopalakrishnan 03-07-2025 > > Key Features: > > Deity: Bhadrakali (Hindu mother goddess). > > Location: Arayankavu, Kanjiramattom-Thalappara Road, Kulayettikkara PO, > Ernakulam. > > Rituals: Strict rituals, including the "Garudan Thookkam" during "Pooram". > > Devotion: Strong devotion to the serpent god. > > Popularity: One of the most popular temples in Ernakulam. > > "Garudan Thookkam": A ritual where devotees swing from a wooden beam > (formerly on hooks) as part of the festival. > > Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance and exit. > > Additional Information: > > *The temple is also known as the "Mother of All Poorams".* > > Introduction > > Arayankavu Bhagavathy Temple is one of the famous Bhadrakali Temples in > Kerala. The Temple has it’s the rare form of Bhadrakali on most pious “ > Shantha Bhava “. This temple is famous for performing Garudan Thookkam > (Eagle Hanging), a significant ritual attracting numerous devotees, > especially during the Pooram festival in the Malayalam month of Meenam. > > Legend > > The temple's legend is steeped in local lore, involving a miraculous event > where *the sickle of a worker struck a stone, and blood started oozing > out*. Recognizing the divine presence, the Puthuvamana Brahmin family > built a temple on the spot to honour the deity. > > History > > The Arayankavu Bhagavathy Temple in Ernakulam is believed to have been > established several centuries ago. The temple is dedicated to the goddess > Bhagavathy, revered for her protective and benevolent nature. The temple is > known for its serene atmosphere and is considered a place of healing and > blessings. > > Chief deity and sub deities > > The sankalpam of Bhagavathy here is that of Goddess Bhadrakali. > > The upa devatas worshiped in the temple are *Shiva, Ayyappa, Yakshi, > Goddess Annapurna and Nagas*. > > Poojas > > The daily poojas (worship rituals) at Arayankavu Temple in Ernakulam > typically include morning and evening pujas. These pujas involve the > offering of flowers, fruits, and prayers, with rituals like arati (waving > of lights) and abhishekam (ritual bathing of the deity). Specific timings > for these pujas can vary, so it's best to check with the temple directly > for the most accurate schedule. > > Temple Timings > > The temple opens at 5:30 am > > 5:30 AM: Nada Thurakkal Temple closes at 10:15 am > > Temple opens at 5:30 pm 6:30 AM: Deeparadhana > > Temple closes at 7:15 pm > > Festivals > > *Garudan Thookam* held as part of the annual festival of Arayankavu > Bhagavathy Temple in Ernakulam. Garudan Thookkam is a *ritual artform > popular in the central part of Kerala*. It is conducted mostly in Goddess > temples situated in Kottayam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam and Idukki districts. > Arayankavu Bhagavathy Temple is famous for Garudanthookkam, which are > performed during the days of Pooram in Meenam > > The 5-day annual festival in the temple is famous as Arayankavu Pooram > and is held on Pooram nakshatra day in Malayalam Meena Masam (March – > April). > > Idi Pooram - Idi Pooram is celebrated on the Pooram days of the Libra > and Scorpio months . The new members of the family perform this ritual in > front of the temple with rice ural . After them , women with hereditary > rights also participate . > > Mandala Mahotsavam : Every year, from the 1st day of the Vrischikam > month for 41 days during the Mandala period , special Deeparadhana , > writing and singing are held daily as offerings by the devotees . > > Other important Festivals and Days are :Makam every month, Karthika in > Vrichikam, Navarathri and Dhwaja Prathishta in Mithunam > > Special Poojas > > On the day of Ayilyam , a special Chatushatham ( Payasam ) offering is > offered to the Goddess during the midday puja . This offering is a > divine medicine that cures all diseases . Hundreds of devotees come to the > temple to buy it as prasad and eat it . > > On the day of Ayilyam , after the night prayers , the ceremony called > Ariyeru is held at eleven o'clock . The Panakkars are considered the > soldiers of the Goddess . Ariyeru is a special ritual performed by them , > wearing red silk , under the guidance of the Kottiyattu Ilayathi and the > leader of the army , Mundakkal Panikkar . The weapons training and weapon > poojas given to the soldiers before the great battle waged by Bhadrakali > Arayankavilamma *to kill Daruka are performed here .* The battle site is > also purified . After this, the Goddess is welcomed by the women with > Thalapoli accompanied by the soldiers . > > On Makam day , the beautiful divine form of Arayankavilamma , wielding > various weapons in all sixteen hands , is specially inscribed as a Kalam in > the large temple of the temple . Early in the morning, the Goddess is > brought to the Kalam with a welcome of shouts and shouts . Five pujas are > performed in this Kalam that day . > > Some important offerings in the temple > > Abhishekam - 1001 Kudam₹2000 > > Arippara₹120 Arukula Nivedhyam₹50 > > Arunaazhi Paayasam₹1000 > > Ashtadravya Ganapathy Homam₹600 > > Bhagavathy Seva₹600 Deeparadhana₹600 > > Devi Maahathmyam₹100 Ganapathy Homam₹100 > > Kadum Payasam₹150 Koottu Payasam₹100 > > Lalitha Sahasranama Archana₹100 > > Nanaya Para (Big)₹1001 Niramala₹1000 > > Oru Divasathe Pooja₹600 Pantheerunazhi₹5000 > > Pizhinju Payasam₹200 Thrikaalapooja₹600 > > Thrikaalapooja₹600 Usha Payasam₹100 > > Shathrusamhara Manthra Pushpanjali₹50 > > Udayaasthamana Pooja₹30000 > > Address of temple > > Arayankavu Bhagavathi temple , Kanjiramattom-Thalappara Road, > Kulayettikkara PO, Ernakulam, Kerala 682315.Phone: 085478 35933 > > Location of the temple > > It is about 30 km south-east of Ernakulam and 18 km east of Tripunithura. > By road, Arayankavu is easily accessible from Kanjiramattom (4 km), > Tripunithura and Ernakulam. > > Administration > > The administration of Arayankavu Temple in Ernakulam is managed by the > Travancore Devaswom Board. 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