KADUTHURUTHIMAHADEVA TEMPLE-KOTTAYAM DISTRICT- KERALA-COMPILED Dear friends,
Kaduthuruthy Mahadeva Temple or the Thaliyil Shiva Temple isone amongst the trio of most legendary Shiva Temples in Kerala. The Mahadeva temple was installed by thedemon Khara (of the Khara Dhooshana demon duo mentioned in the famous epicRamayana) along with Ettumanoor and Vaikom temple shrines. The idols at Vaikom and Ettumanoor templesare believed to be installed at the same time by the demon Khara. As there are replicas ofVaikom & Ettumanoor Shiva shrines in the temple, it is believed a visithere before noon is as good as a visiting all the three important Shiva temples(Vaikom, Ettumanoor, and Thaliyil Mahadeva) on the same day at the same time. Visiting the three Shiva temples atVaikom. Kaduthuruthy and Ettumanoor on a single day will bring prosperity andthe blessings of Shiva. Karthaveerarjuneeyam – the mythological story is depicted incarvings at the temple. Today my posting is about this temple. Hope a divine reading. Gopalakrishnan 12-08-2025 Introduction Kaduthuruthy Thaliyil Mahadeva Temple Kaduthuruthy MahadevaTemple or the Thaliyil Shiva Temple is one amongst the trio of most legendaryShiva Temples in Kerala. The Mahadeva temple was installed by the demon Khara (of theKhara Dhooshana demon duo mentioned in the famous epic Ramayana) along with Ettumanoor and Vaikomtemple shrines. There are replicas of Vaikom & Ettumanoor Shiva shrines inthe temple, it is believed a visit here before noon is as good as avisiting all the three important Shiva temples (Vaikom, Ettumanoor, andThaliyil Mahadeva) on the same day at the same time. Visiting the three Shivatemples at Vaikom. Kaduthuruthy and Ettumanoor on a single day will bringprosperity and the blessings of Shiva. Legend The legend of the Kaduthuruthy temple is linked with thegreat epic Ramayana. As per legend, Kharasura – mentioned in Ramayana installedthe Shiva lingam. An ardent devotee of Shiva he performed strict penance atChidambaram. Impressed by his Tapasya Shiva granted him a boon & 3 Lingams. He travelled southward &carried one in each hand and the third in his mouth. Overcome by the weight ofthe Lingams, he tried to rest at Vaikom & then at Ettumanoor and theLingams got installed at each place. The last Shiva Lingam installed was fromhis mouth & the site got the name “Kadichiruthy Prathishta.” (Kadichu – bite,thuruthy – to be placed). Hence it is believed that darshan of all threeLingams before noon on a single day fulfils wishes. History Kaduthuruthy Shiva Temple was under the jurisdiction of theVadakkumkoor dynasty. It is said that nearly 300 years ago the temple wasconsumed by fire, but the mandapam, with its beautiful carvings, was spared. Asthe fire was spreading out, the chief priest of the temple clasped the idol athis breast and gave up his life to protect it. The idol of this chief priest iserected at the northern part of the shrine to commemorate the event. A Rajah of the Vadakkumkoor dynasty used to worship thethree deities at Kaduthuruthy, Vaikom, and Ettumanoor on the same day but as hebecame old, he could not continue it. Hence, he arranged for the replicas ofthe deities at Vaikom & Ettumanoor to be installed at the Kaduthuruthytemple. It is believed that by worshipping the deity at the Kaduthuruthy temple,the devotees will get the benefit of visiting both Vaikom & Ettumanoortemples. When the place was under the reign of Vadakkumkoor dynasty afestival lasting for twenty-eight days was celebrated at the temple. Soon itgradually came to an end. Maharani Sethu Lekshmi Bai revived thefestival and enforced orderliness and punctuality in the temple observances.Later the Vadakkumkoor dynasty merged into Travancore & the family deityfell into misfortune for about a century. The priests found it hard to meetwith the daily expenses of the temple, but two families Mangalathur (Panicker)and Thazhathu (Kaimal) came forward with financial help to maintain the decorumof the temple. Today Kaduthuruthy Shiva Temple has risen to be one of themajor temples under the Travancore Devaswom Board. Architecture Architectural elegance marks the Kaduthuruthy Shiva Temple!At the temple, one can find medieval Kerala Temple architecture at its best!The mandapam in front of the shrine has on display a fantastic collection ofwood carvings depicting the story of “Karthaveerarjuneeyam.” Presiding deity The presiding deity of the Kaduthuruthy temple is Lord Shiva.The Sivalinga at the temple is only 3” tall & is the smallest of the threeSivalingas that was installed by Kharasura. It faces to the east. Upadevathas (SubDeities) The deity of Ettumanoorappan is placed at the southern gateand Vaikathappan at the north. Hence by worshipping the deity at theKaduthuruthy temple, it is believed that the devotees will get the triplebenefit of praying at Kaduthuruthy, Vaikom & Ettumanoor. On the southern side, an idol of Sree Ganapathy is placed. Deities of Dharma Sastha & Goddess Durgaare also there at the temple complex along with the idol of the priest who losthis life in the temple fire. Festivals A ceremonial 10-day celebration is conducted at the templeevery year in December with much pomp & splendour. The temple is lit upwith lamps and the deity is taken out in a procession of elephants. The Annual Festival at the Kaduthuruthy Thaliyil Shiva Templeis a ritualistic way of paying obeisance to Lord Shiva, the presiding deity ofthe temple. The annual festival celebrated for ten days in the Malayalam monthMedam. The event is marked by various rituals and ceremonies. Prathishtadinam in kumbham, and Sivarathri are celebrated. Mandalam is celebrated for sastha. Poojas Palli Unarthal (awakening) at 3:30 AM, Nadathurappu (openingof the sanctum) at 4:00 AM, and Nirmalya Darsana. Other important Poojasare Ethirthu Pooja, Usha Pooja, Ethirthu Sribeli at 6:30 AM, Panthiradi Poojaat 7:30 AM, Navakam Pooja at 9:00 AM, and Ucha Pooja at 10:00 AM, Here's a breakdown of the temple's schedule: - Daily Poojas: - 3:30 AM: Palli Unarthal (Awakening) - 4:00 AM: Nadathurappu (Opening the Sanctum) - Nirmalya Darsana: Viewing the initial offering - Ethirthu Pooja: (A special Pooja) - Usha Pooja: Morning Pooja - 6:30 AM: Ethirthu Sribeli - 7:30 AM: Panthiradi Pooja - 9:00 AM: Navakam Pooja - 10:00 AM: Ucha Pooja (Midday Pooja) Deeparadhana: 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM Darshan timings Morning: 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM Evening: 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM On the day of the Udayasthamana Pooja, closing at 11.30 P.M.as there are 21 poojas on that day. Some offerings in thetemple Ada Nivedhyam₹80 Aikyamathiyasooktha Manthra Pushpanjali₹50 Appanivedhyam₹100 Ashtadravya Ganapathy Homam₹500 Bhagavathy Seva₹300 Dhara₹80 Dhara - Jalam ( Continously)₹240 Dhara - Ksheeram₹400 Ellu Paayasam₹50 Ganapathy Homam₹60 Kadum Payasam ₹45 Karuka Homam₹50 Kudumbarchana₹50 Mrithyunjaya Havanam₹100 Palpayasam₹80 Pizhinju Payasam90 Rudraabhishekam₹30 Sivapooja₹260 Dress code Men: Mundu & Veshti, and boys can wear shorts. Women: Sarees, Skirt or Salwar suit. Location The Kaduthuruthy Temple is located in scenic surroundings atthe backdrop of the picturesque Vembanad Lake and on the top of a small hill. The temple is situated mid-waybetween Vaikom and Ettumanoor. Getting toKaduthuruthy Mahadeva Temple By Air – Nedumbassery Airport is 63 km away. By Rail- Kottayam Railway Station is 25 km away. By Bus – There are many direct buses from the Kottayam busstand. Contact details Kaduthuruthy Shiva Temple Kappumthala Rd, Kaduthuruthy, Kerala 686604. Specialty It is believed that by worshipping the deity at theKaduthuruthy temple, the devotees will get the benefit of visiting both Vaikom& Ettumanoor temples. History ofKaduthuruthi It was the Capital of erstwhile kingdom of Vadakkumkoor whichhas been annexed to Travancore in 1754 by Marthanda Varma. The first SandeshaKavyam (Message in Poetry) in Malayalam called "Unnuneeli Sandesham" gives an insight intothe history of the town. The author is believed to have been a member of one ofthe Travancore Royal Families. The work describes the grand harbour of the townin great detail, although the sea is now several miles away having receded sometimein the 14th century possibly following an earthquake or a tsunami. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. 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