KADU TIRUTHI SHIVA TEMPLE
Some time back I wrote Kerala history where there were observations
by so many Historians of Kerala, who spoke about the FANTASY OF NAMBOODRIS
IN THE FABRICATIONS OF STHALA PURANAMS INCONGRENT TO HISTORY; THAT IS WHY
WE LOST CRDIBILITY AGAAINST THE WEST THEORIES. Every temple of Kerala was
built in the kritha yuga only!!! Here the kadu titurhi; kadu tiruthi is a
Tamil word where a forest was annihilated and a temple built; of course,
there was a fire accident and loss of property were there. Later the temple
was built.
The Kaduthuruthy Mahadeva Temple was built in the 10th century.
Pandya Kings were the main patrons of this temple. The temple’s courtyard
spreads over eight acres of land. The temple premises have been leveled
with river sand. Massive compound walls protect the temple, and there are
four towers on all four sides. There is a protected platform near the
eastern tower. A pipal, a mango, and a jackfruit tree grow on the platform.
The golden flagstaff is the pride of the Kaduthuruthy Mahadeva Temple.
Thalikotta is a fort surrounding the temple. "Kotta" means 'fort' in the
local language; that is how the temple got its name. Visitors reach the
Kaduthuruthy Mahadeva Temple by ascending 11-15 steps. It has a Mukha
Mandapam and a sacred temple tank. The Mandapam before the shrine's sanctum
displays an exotic collection of wood carvings depicting the story of
"Karthaveerarjuneeyam." Shiva is the presiding deity of the Kaduthuruthy
Mahadeva Temple. Devotees can worship a three-foot Shiva Linga in the
sanctum. It is the smallest Shiva Linga that Khara installed, and it faces
the east. Visitors can see Ettumanoorappan and Vaikathappan, the
sub-deities, at the south and north gates. There is an idol of Sree
Ganapathy on the southern side. Dharma Sastha and Durga also have separate
shrines. An idol of the priest who lost his life in the temple fire can be
seen in the northern part of the temple complex. There is no Nandi here,
which is a rarity.
When RAMAYANA TOOK PLACE THERE WERE NO PARASURAMA WHO EXCAVATED
KERALA ONLY LATER AND IF SO HOW KHARA DUSHANA COULD HAVE BUILT A TEMPLE
WHICH NAMBUDRI HAD KNOWN ABOUT? Valmiki speaks so bad about Khara dushana.
In the Ramayana, the Khara-Dushana Forest refers to the Dandaka forest,
where Khara and Dushana, half-brothers of Ravana, ruled as Rakshasa
generals. They controlled Janasthana, a kingdom bordering Rama's territory.
Khara and Dushana, along with their army, attacked Rama and Lakshmana after
Lakshmana disfigured their sister Shurpanakha. Rama defeated them in this
forest. The Dandaka Forest is described as a place of both sacred hermitage
and wild, demonic presence. The Ramayana mentions several forests, but
Dandakaranya is the most prominent. It's a vast forest region where Rama,
Sita, and Lakshmana spent a significant part of their exile. Other
significant forests include Chitrakoot, Panchvati, Kishkindha, and Ashok
Vatika. These forests are associated with various events and characters in
the epic, like Rama's meeting with sages, Sita's abduction, and the search
for Sita. Dandakaranya is a historical region in India, mentioned in
Ramayana. It is located in the Bastar region of present-day state of
Chhattisgarh in the central part of India. IS THIS KERALA?
It is believed that devotees can attain abundant blessings by praying to
the Kaduthuruthy, Vaikom, and Ettumanoor deities together at this
Kaduthuruthy Mahadeva Temple.
K RAJARAM IRS 12825
On Tue, 12 Aug 2025 at 08:52, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty <
[email protected]> wrote:
> KADUTHURUTHI MAHADEVA TEMPLE-KOTTAYAM DISTRICT- KERALA-COMPILED
>
> Dear friends,
>
> Kaduthuruthy Mahadeva Temple or the Thaliyil Shiva Temple is one amongst
> the trio of most legendary Shiva Temples in Kerala. The Mahadeva temple
> was installed by the demon Khara (of the Khara Dhooshana demon duo
> mentioned in the famous epic Ramayana) along with Ettumanoor and Vaikom
> temple shrines. The idols at Vaikom and Ettumanoor temples are believed
> to be installed at the same time by the demon Khara.
>
> As there are replicas of Vaikom & Ettumanoor Shiva shrines in the temple,
> it is believed a visit here 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 at
> Vaikom. Kaduthuruthy and Ettumanoor on a single day will bring prosperity
> and the blessings of Shiva.
>
> Karthaveerarjuneeyam – the mythological story is depicted in carvings at
> the temple.
>
> Today my posting is about this temple. Hope a divine reading.
>
> Gopalakrishnan 12-08-2025
>
> Introduction
>
> Kaduthuruthy Thaliyil Mahadeva Temple Kaduthuruthy Mahadeva Temple or the
> Thaliyil Shiva Temple is one amongst the trio of most legendary Shiva
> Temples in Kerala.
>
> The Mahadeva temple was installed by the demon Khara (of the Khara
> Dhooshana demon duo mentioned in the famous epic Ramayana) along with
> Ettumanoor and Vaikom temple shrines. There are replicas of Vaikom &
> Ettumanoor Shiva shrines in the temple,
>
> it is believed a visit here 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 at
> Vaikom. Kaduthuruthy and Ettumanoor on a single day will bring prosperity
> and the blessings of Shiva.
>
>
>
> Legend
>
> The legend of the Kaduthuruthy temple is linked with the great epic
> Ramayana. As per legend, Kharasura – mentioned in Ramayana installed the
> Shiva lingam. An ardent devotee of Shiva he performed strict penance at
> Chidambaram. 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 of the Lingams, he tried to rest at
> Vaikom & then at Ettumanoor and the Lingams got installed at each place.
> The last Shiva Lingam installed was from his mouth & the site got the name
> “*Kadichiruthy
> Prathishta*.” (Kadichu – bite, thuruthy – to be placed). Hence it is
> believed that darshan of all three Lingams before noon on a single day
> fulfils wishes.
>
> History
>
> Kaduthuruthy Shiva Temple was under the jurisdiction of the Vadakkumkoor
> dynasty. It is said that nearly 300 years ago the temple was consumed by
> fire, but the mandapam, with its beautiful carvings, was spared. As the
> fire was spreading out, the chief priest of the temple clasped the idol at
> his breast and gave up his life to protect it. The idol of this chief
> priest is erected at the northern part of the shrine to commemorate the
> event.
>
> A Rajah of the Vadakkumkoor dynasty used to worship the three deities at
> Kaduthuruthy, Vaikom, and Ettumanoor on the same day but as he became old,
> he could not continue it. Hence, he arranged for the replicas of the
> deities at Vaikom & Ettumanoor to be installed at the Kaduthuruthy temple.
> *It is believed that by worshipping the deity at the Kaduthuruthy temple,
> the devotees will get the benefit of visiting both Vaikom & Ettumanoor
> temples.*
>
> When the place was under the reign of Vadakkumkoor dynasty a festival
> lasting for twenty-eight days was celebrated at the temple. Soon it
> gradually came to an end. Maharani Sethu Lekshmi Bai revived the festival
> and enforced orderliness and punctuality in the temple observances. Later
> the Vadakkumkoor dynasty merged into Travancore & the family deity fell
> into misfortune for about a century. The priests found it hard to meet with
> the daily expenses of the temple, but two families Mangalathur (Panicker)
> and Thazhathu (Kaimal) came forward with financial help to maintain the
> decorum of the temple.
>
> Today Kaduthuruthy Shiva Temple has risen to be one of the major 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 of wood
> 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 three
> Sivalingas that was installed by Kharasura. It faces to the east.
>
> Upadevathas (Sub Deities)
>
> The deity of Ettumanoorappan is placed at the southern gate and
> Vaikathappan at the north. Hence by worshipping the deity at the
> Kaduthuruthy temple, it is believed that the devotees will get the triple
> benefit of praying at Kaduthuruthy, Vaikom & Ettumanoor.
>
> On the southern side, an idol of Sree Ganapathy is placed. Deities of *Dharma
> Sastha & Goddess Durga* are also there at the temple complex along with
> the idol of the priest who lost his life in the temple fire.
>
> Festivals
>
> A ceremonial 10-day celebration is conducted at the temple every year in
> December with much pomp & splendour. The temple is lit up with lamps and
> the deity is taken out in a procession of elephants.
>
> The Annual Festival at the Kaduthuruthy Thaliyil Shiva Temple is a
> ritualistic way of paying obeisance to Lord Shiva, the presiding deity of
> the temple. The annual festival celebrated for ten days in the Malayalam
> month Medam. 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 (opening of the
> sanctum) at 4:00 AM, and Nirmalya Darsana. Other important Poojas are
> Ethirthu Pooja, Usha Pooja, Ethirthu Sribeli at 6:30 AM, Panthiradi Pooja
> at 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 the temple
>
> 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 at the backdrop
> of the picturesque Vembanad Lake and on the top of a small hill. The
> temple is situated mid-way between Vaikom and Ettumanoor.
>
>
>
> Getting to Kaduthuruthy 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 bus stand.
>
> Contact details
>
> Kaduthuruthy Shiva Temple
>
> Kappumthala Rd, Kaduthuruthy,
>
> Kerala 686604.
>
> Specialty
>
> It is believed that by worshipping the deity at the Kaduthuruthy temple,
> the devotees will get the benefit of visiting both Vaikom & Ettumanoor
> temples.
>
>
>
> History of Kaduthuruthi
>
> It was the Capital of erstwhile kingdom of Vadakkumkoor which has been
> annexed to Travancore in 1754 by Marthanda Varma. The first Sandesha Kavyam
> (Message in Poetry) in Malayalam called "Unnuneeli Sandesham" gives an
> insight into the history of the town. The author is believed to have been a
> member of one of the Travancore Royal Families. The work describes the
> grand harbour of the town in great detail, although the sea is now several
> miles away having receded sometime in the 14th century possibly following
> an earthquake or a tsunami.
>
>
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