welcome On Tue, 12 Aug 2025 at 09:43, APS Mani <[email protected]> wrote:
> Thanks for the history and other related details. Mani > > > On Tue, Aug 12, 2025 at 9:25 AM Rajaram Krishnamurthy < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> 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. >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> 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]. >>> To view this discussion visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/1702150864.2810764.1754968942012%40mail.yahoo.com >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/1702150864.2810764.1754968942012%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> -- 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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