1. Who is really beating around? 2. You also wrote you belong vadakalai 3. Google is data but you have to check well The 2 paras are written by authentic iyengars. Google wrote fact. All facts may not be true. 4. You just want to write nonsense 5. I am definitely better knowledgeable than you. Can u deny? KR
On Sun, 17 Aug 2025, 12:07 gopala krishnan, <[email protected]> wrote: > Mr Rajaram, > > Please do not beat around the bush. I wrote Thumbikkai Alwar is the word > used by Vadakalai iyengars for Ganapathi and provided proof by google > search. *Your knowledge is very little. Don't boast you are highly > calibered. * > > *Regarding Thenkalai -your lineage, I have read you yourself has written > in the postings, you were born in a Thenkalai Iyengar family near > Swamimalai. I have deleted most of your posts containing no relevant > matters. So I am not able to reproduce your mail. I will not write lies. * > *Gopalakrishnan* > > > > On Sunday 17 August, 2025 at 11:55:55 am IST, Rajaram Krishnamurthy < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > So Gopala you are a vadakalai iyengar? You said I am thenkalai because u > and ur vulgar friends wrote. Go to Parthasarathy temple and make > enquiries. And if you show one verse on vaishnavism where thumbikkai azhwar > is used you prove something; heshyam and Hetu and mockery are not relevant. > My authority I wrote stainless so; and heshyam is not a botheration; if > that word is in Vaishnavism word vishwak senar is found in verses but > nowhere in any ancient scripture till `1900 AD no one knew about it. You > have to study a lot and not assert gossips KR > > On Sun, 17 Aug 2025 at 11:26, gopala krishnan <[email protected]> wrote: > > Mr Rajaram, > > I am told by a vadakalai iyengar, Mr Gopal from T Nagar Chennai- my > colleague at Calicut as DE that the name for Ganesha in iyengar language > is thumbikkai Alwar. Being a Thenkalai iyengar you may not be knowing much. > I can never think, an orthodox iyengar like him cannot go wrong. > > I am attaching a google search information about Thumbikkai alwar. As I > wrote earlier- You do not much, underestimate other's calibre. Even God > cannot save you. > > " > Thumbikkai Alwar, meaning "Alwar with the trunk" in Tamil, is a term used > to refer to Lord Ganesha within the context of Vaishnavite temples, > particularly in South India. It combines "Thumbikkai" (trunk or > elephant's trunk) with "Alwar," a term for revered Vaishnavite saints. > Essentially, > it's a way of depicting Ganesha with the reverence of an Alvar within a > Vishnu-centric temple setting. > Here's a more detailed explanation: > > - *Context:* > In Vaishnavite temples, which primarily focus on the worship of Lord > Vishnu and his avatars, Ganesha is sometimes given a special place and > referred to as Thumbikkai Alwar. > > > - *Symbolism:* > The term highlights Ganesha's unique form, specifically his elephant > head and trunk, while also associating him with the revered Alwars, the > poet-saints of Vaishnavism. > > > - *Significance:* > This depiction signifies Ganesha's importance as a guardian deity and > his acceptance within the Vaishnavite tradition, even though he is > traditionally associated with Shiva > > <https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=f443e875ddf71cd7&rlz=1C1MRUS_enIN1166IN1166&sxsrf=AE3TifPQleYIifohcwxykTkKX1U8jLyxNQ%3A1755409758301&q=Shiva&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjQu9D4kpGPAxWoUGcHHeCmJ-gQxccNegUIiAEQAQ&mstk=AUtExfAcGFTkZnWKVku6Iv5rWX9MunNOhfTjvy-L9D-A50mXRSq3E78_6h8SFqvSfq257JdHRbhIyY9wdxJmrqnw10IoY9Bjdd6BPwQJ5N6Mot2ivNHsNVGGBNwMtG1xmfzBd6FDdwxU54xIy8R_Gjaa-1PMZO-mSorQy1u96_BSiB7A8JpE6105basOo3Xams8YPIzT2mDB5YgwPLwjBhrVblxYUY1ftxG3nu2e1_1Cbqj73JWvqmubY1256ztBiqxsZ0qzZY-1BjO6MJerP15aXdmL&csui=3> > and > his family. > > > - *Examples:* > The Parthasarathy Temple in Chennai > > <https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=f443e875ddf71cd7&rlz=1C1MRUS_enIN1166IN1166&sxsrf=AE3TifPQleYIifohcwxykTkKX1U8jLyxNQ%3A1755409758301&q=Parthasarathy+Temple+in+Chennai&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjQu9D4kpGPAxWoUGcHHeCmJ-gQxccNegQIfBAB&mstk=AUtExfAcGFTkZnWKVku6Iv5rWX9MunNOhfTjvy-L9D-A50mXRSq3E78_6h8SFqvSfq257JdHRbhIyY9wdxJmrqnw10IoY9Bjdd6BPwQJ5N6Mot2ivNHsNVGGBNwMtG1xmfzBd6FDdwxU54xIy8R_Gjaa-1PMZO-mSorQy1u96_BSiB7A8JpE6105basOo3Xams8YPIzT2mDB5YgwPLwjBhrVblxYUY1ftxG3nu2e1_1Cbqj73JWvqmubY1256ztBiqxsZ0qzZY-1BjO6MJerP15aXdmL&csui=3> > is > an example where Ganesha, as Thumbikai Alwar, is housed in a niche on the > right side of the second Gopuram (tower). > > Google Search > > > > <https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=f443e875ddf71cd7&rlz=1C1MRUS_enIN1166IN1166&sxsrf=AE3TifPQleYIifohcwxykTkKX1U8jLyxNQ%3A1755409758301&q=Parthasarathy+Temple+in+Chennai&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjQu9D4kpGPAxWoUGcHHeCmJ-gQxccNegQIfBAB&mstk=AUtExfAcGFTkZnWKVku6Iv5rWX9MunNOhfTjvy-L9D-A50mXRSq3E78_6h8SFqvSfq257JdHRbhIyY9wdxJmrqnw10IoY9Bjdd6BPwQJ5N6Mot2ivNHsNVGGBNwMtG1xmfzBd6FDdwxU54xIy8R_Gjaa-1PMZO-mSorQy1u96_BSiB7A8JpE6105basOo3Xams8YPIzT2mDB5YgwPLwjBhrVblxYUY1ftxG3nu2e1_1Cbqj73JWvqmubY1256ztBiqxsZ0qzZY-1BjO6MJerP15aXdmL&csui=3> > > > > Gopalakrishnan > > On Sunday 17 August, 2025 at 10:34:45 am IST, Rajaram Krishnamurthy < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > Thumbikai Azhwar...Oh really?? > > When it comes to vishwaksenar there is so much doubts around him. IF one > searches internet can find many such queries ranging from is > vishwaksenar none other than Ganesha to what not! this is just my humble > attempt to clarify many of the common doubts that i get to hear around this > great Nithyasuri. > > Nithyasuris are those who are always with Sriman Narayanan in Parama > Padam. Nithya means one with no end, forever. Suri means smart, > all-rounder. Hence they are very powerful. > > coming to Vishwaksena. He is also called senaithalaivar,senai mudaliyar( > again here mudaliyar means similar to mudalvar not anything else). He has > no name such as Thumbikai Azhwar for that matter, there is no one called > Thumbikai Azhwar in sampradayam.It is a name given in modern days which > never existed in any of the puranas or anywhere else. > > Vishwaksena bears all the similar lakshanams to Mahavishnu such as a " > human form" with four arms bearing the shankha and chakra along with a staff > > The shloka describing his Thirumeni or divine form is > > vishwakse:nam sakala vibudha prowdda sainya:dhi > > na:dhammudra: chakre: karathala yuge: sankha dande: > > dadha:nam |me:gha sya:mam sumani makutam > > pi:thavasthram subha:ngamdhya:ye:th de:vam dalitha > > danujam su:thravathya: same:tham > > In both Vaikanasa Agama and Pancharatra Agama, Vishwaksena is accorded the > first place in worship as the one who drives the negative forces > > away before the commencement of an auspicious event. > > Then who is the one whom we see in temple with a trunk and similar to > Ganesha that we see in sivan temples? > > Please note he is not Vishwaksena. Vishwaksena is only in Human form and > not in any other form or Roopam. Vishwaksenar has lot of assistants among > them are Gajanan, Jayathsenan etc. It is Gajanan whom we see in temples & > he has trunk and looks similar to Ganesha. His main work is to report to > Vishwaksenar who and all have visited the temple on the day & hence we > should always visit him 1st to inform we have come to the temple. > > the main concept that causes confusion is the title Gana Athipathi. Its > viswaksEnar who is the Gana Athi apthi in vaishnavam. Hence ppl assume Him > as Ganapathi. Anyhow Paancharathra aagama indicates thar > Shiva,durgi,ganapathi etc are dwelling in the peetam belo the thiruvadi of > perumal. hence they all(shiva & famly) are gr8 vaishnavas who are in > perumal's thiruvadi for ever. they shud also deserve the respect like any > other srivaishnavan... (Vaishnava blog authentically made) > > > > Parthasarathy temple Vinayaka was installed outside so late which jistoru > the purohit will explain. The term Thumbikai Azhwar is a term coined by us > as funny in Vaishnava temples if there is one likely other than vishwak > senar So Mr. Gopalakrishnan need not be carried away by Kerala legends > and hearsay to defend his know-how. K Rajaram IRS 17825 > > On Sun, 17 Aug 2025 at 09:41, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty < > [email protected]> wrote: > > *The member responded probably does not know much about "thumbikkai Alwar" > worshipped by Vaishnavites. * > *Gopalakrishnan* > > > On Sunday 17 August, 2025 at 08:33:21 am IST, Rajaram Krishnamurthy < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > Malliyur > > > > What is “y”? “My y posting today is about this temple near Kuruppunthara > in the Kottayam District of the Kerala state. > > KR Change yourself and then you may change others > > When copying and pasting we must understand what is what. WHAT IS > PREPERUMAL ERA? WE ARE TALKING ABOUT KRISHNA. KRISHNA IS APERUMAL. PRE > PERUMAL-IS CHERA DYNASTY PERUMAL 800 AD. > > Vaishnavas do not worship Vigneswaran and if so how Vaishnava Ganapathi? > > Vaishnava Ganapati refers to Ganesha as worshipped by followers of > Vaishnavism, where Ganesha is revered as the Remover of Obstacles, ensuring > success in Vishnu's service and his avatars' missions, and often > represented by a unique figure called Vishwaksena in some traditions, who > serves as Vishnu's gatekeeper and commander. While Ganesha is universally > worshipped, Vaishnavas see him as a being blessed by Vishnu and crucial for > their spiritual path, sometimes replacing the traditional Ganesha idol with > Vishwaksena at the start of religious rituals. > > Role of Ganesha in Vaishnavism > > Remover of Obstacles for Vishnu's Devotees: Ganesha is respected for his > ability to remove obstacles, not just in general life, but specifically for > devotees of Vishnu and his avatars. > > Blessed by Vishnu: Vaishnavas believe Ganesha is blessed by Vishnu and > holds a significant divine role within the Hindu pantheon. > > Assisted Vishnu's Avatars: Stories exist where Ganesha aided Vishnu's > avatars, such as Rama and Krishna, in their divine tasks. > > Vishwaksena, the Vaishnava Counterpart > > Gatekeeper of Vishnu: In some conservative Sri Vaishnava temples, > particularly in Tamil Nadu, an idol of Vishwaksena replaces Ganesha at > the entrance, as he serves as the supreme commander of Lord Vishnu's forces. > > Functionally Similar: Vishwaksena fulfills a similar role to Ganesha as > the obstacle remover and initial deity to be invoked before other rituals > and services to Vishnu. > > Separate Entities: While they share functions, Ganesha and Vishwaksena are > considered different individuals, with Ganesha being the son of Shiva and > Parvati, and Vishwaksena being a manifestation or attendant of Vishnu. > > Worship Practices > > Initial Worship: Many Vaishnavas, especially in North India, begin their > prayers by worshipping Ganesha. > > Temple Idols: Ganesha idols are commonly found at the entrance of many > Vaishnavite temples. > > Invocation: Vaishnavas may invoke either Ganesha or Vishwaksena, depending > on the tradition and region, before proceeding with any religious > ceremonies. > > IF SO, GANAPATHY CANNOT BE AMAIN DEITY UNDER VAISHNAVISM > PRINCIPLE; BUT KRISHNA IS SEATED ON THE LAP OG GANAPATHY AND MADE A MAIN > DEITY. THAT IS THE INTENT OF THE NAMBOODRI WHO WORSHIPPED GANAPAATHY AND > READ BHAGAVATHAM. > > ------------------- > > Narain research archelogy, summarizes the lack of evidence about Ganesha's > history before the 5th century as follows: > > “ What is inscrutable is the somewhat dramatic appearance of Gaṇeśa on > the historical scene. His antecedents are not clear. His wide acceptance > and popularity, which transcend sectarian and territorial limits, are > indeed amazing. On the one hand, there is the pious belief of the orthodox > devotees in Gaṇeśa's Vedic origins and in the Purāṇic explanations > contained in the confusing, but nonetheless interesting, mythology. On the > other hand, there are doubts about the existence of the idea and the icon > of this deity" before the fourth to fifth century A.D. ... [I]n my opinion, > indeed there is no convincing evidence [in ancient Brahmanic literature] of > the existence of this divinity prior to the fifth century. > > The evidence for more ancient Ganesha, suggests Narain, may reside outside > Brahmanic or Sanskritic traditions, or outside geocultural boundaries of > India. Ganesha appears in China by the 6th century, states Brown, and his > artistic images in temple setting as "remover of obstacles" in South Asia > appear by about 400 CE. Hence Bheeja or otherwise Ganapathy is the base > root of the temple who is holding the Smd Bhagavatham is the symbol. > > "Ashta" means eight, and "Dravya" refers to substances or offerings. > > Purpose: > > These eight ingredients are offered in the homam (sacred fire) to invoke > Lord Ganesha's blessings. > > Typical ingredients: > > While specific items may vary slightly by region or tradition, some common > examples include: > > Coconut > > Jaggery (molasses) > > Honey > > Sugarcane > > Rice flakes (puffed rice) > > Banana > > Sesame seeds > > Ghee (clarified butter) > > Benefits: > > Performing the Ashta Dravya Ganapathi Homam is believed to bring various > blessings, including: > > Removal of obstacles and hurdles > > Success in new ventures > > Protection from negative energies > > Fulfillment of desires > > Overall prosperity and well-being > > K RAJARAM IRS 17825 > > On Sat, 16 Aug 2025 at 19:45, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty < > [email protected]> wrote: > > *THE MALLIYOOR SREE MAHAGANAPATHY TEMPLE, KURUPPUNTHARA- KOTTAYAM > DISTRICT, KERALA -**COMPILED* > > Dear friends, > > The Malliyoor Sree Maha Ganapathy Temple is in comparable in the > conception of the presiding deity as Vaishnava Ganapathy, with a young > Sree Krishna seated on the lap of Lord Ganesha. This unique and powerful > infusion of the Vaishnava spirit in the Ganesha idol is the supreme > achievement of the devoted penance of the much-revered main priest of the > temple, late Brahmasree Bhagavathahamsam Malliyoor Sankaran Namboothiri. > > Today thousands of devotees flock to the feet of Vasihnava Ganapthy at > Malliyoor seeking eternal salvation form the bonds of Karama and solace > from the evils of Kaliyuga. > > My y posting today is about this temple near Kuruppunthara in the Kottayam > District of the Kerala state. > > Hope a divine reading. > > Gopalakrishnan 16-08-2025 > > INTRODUCTION > > Malliyoor Maha Ganapati temple is situated near to Kuruppanthara town, in > Kottayam District of Kerala State, India. It belongs to South Kerala > Division. The name of the Temple is synonymous with the name of the main > priest, the sage-like, scholarly Sankaran Namboothiri. He has dedicated his > humble life to the worship of Lord Ganapathy and to the rendering and > exposition of the Bhagavatham. Beeja Ganapathi became Vaishnava Ganapathi. > > The Malliyoor Sri Maha Ganapathi Temple is a magnificent shrine dedicated > to Lord Ganesha. The temple's main attraction is its extraordinary idol > of Lord Ganesha having Lord Krishna in his lap , which is distinct from > traditional images found in other temples. > > > > HISTORY > > The history of the temple dates back to the pre- Perumal era of Kerala. It > is believed that a saint from Malliyoor after a pilgrimage to the northern > regions brought the Ganapati idol and installed about 1500 years ago. Though > the temple had wealth and resources in those days, however, due to the > onslaught of time and climatic conditions, it went into eclipse, unattended > and uncared for and it remained as a silent testimony to its rich cultural > heritage. > > > > It was late Malliyoor Sankaran Namboothiri, who brought the much-needed > reawakening to the temple. Sankaran Namboothiri was an exponent of Srimad > Bhagavatha puran and was called Bhagavathahamsam. He used to recite > Srimad Bhagavatam every day in the temple by keeping the Salagrama, the > iconic symbol and reminder of the Lord Vishnu as Paramatma. CONSEQANTLY > VISHNU CHAITHANYA WAS EXPERIENCED IN THE TEMPLE. > > In fact, the continuous recitation of Shrimad Bhagavatham placing the > ‘Salagaram’ in the sanctum sanctorum of Ganesha changed the Beeja > Ganapathy into Vaishnava Ganapathy. The deity of Ganesha placing Little > Krishna on his lap and listening the Mahapuran is the symbol of the flow of > knowledge from a high consciousness to the younger generations. > > Today Malliyoor Maha Ganapati Temple is a major attraction to both Krishna > and Ganesha devotees who arrive throughout the year in significant numbers. > > > > CHIEF DEITY > > The Malliyoor Sree Maha Ganapathy Temple is in comparable in the > conception of the presiding deity as Vaishnava Ganapathy, with the child > Krishna seated on the lap of Lord Ganesha and hearing the Bhagavatham. > > The most impressive part of this temple is the idol. The idol of Ganesha > is different from what we usually see in temples. On the left lap of > Ganesha sits little Krishna, which symbolizes the unity of two sects – > Vaishnavas (believers of Lord Vishnu) and Saiva’s (believers of Lord Shiva). > > The chief deity is called Vaishnava Ganapathy. The temple is in comparable > in the conception of the presiding deity as Vaishnava Ganapathy, with a > young Sree Krishna seated on the lap of Lord Ganesha. > > > > SUB DEITIES > > *Vishnu - Shiva - Lakshmi -- Krishna -Durga—Antimakala-Naga Devatas- > Brahma Rakshas are also installed* > > *Brahma Rakshas at Malliyur temple*- The Atmas of Brahmins who are > experienced in Tantric cult is invoked as Brahma Rakshas. The deity of > Brahma Rakshas is located on the southern side of the temple facing the > east. *It is customary to take permission from Brahma Rakshas before > commencing the construction activities*. Pal-payasam is main offering of > Brahma Rakshas. > > > > POOJA TIMINGS > > Opening (Nirmalya Darsanam)5.00 AM > > Abishekam, Malar nivedyam5.30AM > > Mukkutti Pushpanjali8.00AM Ucha Pooja10.00AM > > Closing11.30 > > Evening > > Opening5.30 PM Deeparadhana6.30PM > > Atthazha Nivedyam7.00PM Closing8.00PM > > The above timings are subject to change on special days like festival, > lunar and solar eclipse days. > > > > IMPORTANT OFFERINGS OF THE TEMPLE > > The omnipotent Lord Vigneswara offers solace and relief from the troubles > and tribulations of life. Special offerings to the bountiful Lord at > Malliyoor grant all wishes and provide solace from illness unfortunately > fear. > > > > Mukkutti Pushpanjali-108 Mukkutti saplings in all their freshness, and > without losing their roots and flowers are dipped in a mixture of ghee, > fruit and sugar (thrimadhuram) and offered to the deity to the chanting of > Mahaganapathi Mantram 108 times. For immediate relief from troubles and > instant solutions to problems, this is supposed to be very effective. *Not > more than five Pushpanjali are performed a day, and one has to make advance > booking for this Pooja.* > > > > Ayiramkudam Jalabhishekam-Holy water from the temple well taken in copper > pot is poured on Ganesh Idol 1000 times, simultaneously chanting mantras > accompanied by conventional musical instruments. This abhishekam is only > performed by the Thanthri. As this pooja is a time-consuming process *only > two numbers can be performed in a day and prior registration is needed to > perform this pooja by devotees.* The performing date will be intimated to > them as and when the dates are allotted by thanthri. While performing this > pooja the presence of the devotees is a must. Praying the lord Maha > Ganapathy to confer grace on him to overcome all hindrance. > > > > Thati Nivedyam-An offering of rice flour in varying quantities > (approximately 3kg, 6kg, 1 2kg), is made to the Lord, to obtain relief > from illness. > > Pazhamala-A garland of 28 bananas (Kadali Pazham) is placed on the idol > of Ganesha to off all obstacles and facilitate marriages. This offering is > made *every Tuesday or Friday for 12 consecutive weeks and can be booked > in advance.* > > > > Palpayasam-An offering of palpayasam is made to Vaishnava Ganapathy on > twelve Thursdays, for the procurement of progeny (Salputhra and well > beings). > > > > Chathurhiyootu-An offering of approximately 12kgs of rice and curry is > made to Lord Ganesha and offered to chosen people (Yogies) on the fourth > day of waxing moon (Chaturthi) of every month. *This offering is made to > propitiate ancestral spirits (Poorva janma dosha parihara’s).* > > > > A Day’s Pooja-Special poojas and offerings are made to Malliyoor > Ganapathy, Mahavishnu, Durga, Anthimahakalan, Yakshi, Shastha and Naga for > a whole day to remove all obstacles and confer grace on the devotee. > > > > Udayasthamana Pooja-A complete offering is made to the Lord from dawn to > dusk with measured rice, *18 poojas, Sreebali, lighting of lamps, > Navabhishekam, and special nivedyam*. It is an offering that showers > grace and bounty on the worshipper. > > > > Ashtadravya Ganapati Homam-Vinayaka Chathurthi is observed on the Sukla > Paksha Chathurthi (Atha- Chathurthi) day in the Malayalam month of Chingam. > It is on this day that the much renowned Ashtadravya Ganapati Homam is > observed with 1008 coconuts. Apart from the coconuts materials such as > jaggery, puffed rice, fried rice flour, lemon, honey, ghee etc are used in > the Homam. 1008 small packets of medicinal plants such as karuka, mukkutti, > koovalachamata, chethipoovu, nellu and an equal number of coconut shells > are also used in performing the Homam. *Devotees can book well in advance* > for performing this puja which is considered to bring desired results in > abundance. > > > > FESTIVAL > > The temple is renowned for its 8-day long celebration known as the > Thiruvutsavam, during which various offerings and processions take place, > making it a must-see destination for families on vacation. > > The Thiruvutsavam is one of the main attractions of Malliyur temple and > every year it concludes on the Vishu day with a colourful aarattu. The > aarattu takes place by taking out a colourful procession in the > accompaniment of caparisoned elephants to Subramanya Swami temple at > Eravimangalam, one kilometer away from the temple. *During the > Thiruvutsavam festival devotees can offer Utsava Bali and Sribhuta Bali for > 6 days at a stretch.* > > > > LATE SANKARAN NAMPOOTHIRI > > The name of the Temple is synonymous with the name of the main priest, the > sage-like, late scholarly Sankaran Nampoothiri. He has dedicated his humble > life to the worship of Lord Ganapathy and to the rendering and exposition > of the Bhagavatham. > > Born on February 2, 1921 son of Parameswaran Nampoothiri and Arya > Antherjanam, he passed through long and trying phases of illness and > suffering. On the advice of Brahmasree Padappa Nampoothiri, he started > rendering the Bhagavatham in total surrender to Lord Guruvayurappan. *Very > soon matters took a turn for the better; his health improved and the Temple > was restored to its former glory.* > > Late Sankaran Nampoothiri is divinity incarnate, a perennial source of > wisdom and serenity. Sankaran Nampoothiri has two daughters and *two > sons, Parameswaran and Divakaran Nampoothiri, who are following their > father’s footsteps, serving Lord Ganesha and working tirelessly for the > upliftment of the Temple.* > > > > OTHER ACTIVITIES BY THE TEMPLE > > MALLIYOOR ADHYATMIKA PEETAM is constituted to promote spiritual, > educational, cultural and social developmental activities for the benefit > of the public. The main objective of the Peetam is to develop and > disseminate higher human education, to promote and to propagate moral > values and to bring about spiritual awakening among the people. > > ANNA DANAM-Malliyoor temple provides *free food every day round the clock > to all devotees every day during the Mandal and Makara vilakku season* of > Sabarimala. During this season an average of 10,000 devotees avail the > service. > > YOGA CENTRE-Yoga is a way of life, and its goal is the union with the > Divine. The purpose is to train the body and mind to self observe and > become aware of their own nature. With this view in mind the Adhyatmika > Peedhom organizes Yoga training along with meditation sessions and > spiritual discourses. > > VEDIC LIBRARY-The Malliyoor Adhyatmika Peedhom is planning to open a > Reference Library for the benefit of spiritual seekers and Vedantic > students. Collection of rare books on spirituality is in progress. Our aim > is to provide our children and grandchildren a better understanding of our > culture and heritage together with an ability of integration in the wider > community > > SATSANG-The Peetam organizes seminars, discussions, discourses, lectures, > public meetings etc. on spiritual topics, aiming to promote the inner > discipline to attain higher level of super consciousness. *Currently > Bhagavatha Saptahams are organized every month and pravachans are conducted > inviting the eminent Vedic scholars and Bhagavatha exponents.* > > AWARDS-The Malliyoor Adhyadmika Peetam currently honours two prestigious > awards namely Malliyoor Sankarasmrithi Puraskaram (Winners: Dr. A. P. J. > Abdulkalam, Dr.K.Radhakrishnan, Dr. E. Sreedharan, Dr. > M.Balamuraleekrishna, Vittal Das Jayakrishna Deekshithar, Akkitham Achuthan > Namboothiri, Dr.L.Subrahmanyam, Dr.Kavitha Krishnamoorthi, P. Parameswaran) > and Malliyoor Ganesha Puraskaram.Many more are there in progress. > > VAISHNAVA GANAPATI > > “Ganesha is the aspect of the Supreme Being responsible for the removal of > obstacles, both in a material and in a spiritual sense. Ultimately a soul’s > aim is parameshwara Nirvana, enlightenment from the inner self. When we > pray to Ganesha, we ask him to help remove those obstacles within the self. > > The worship of Ganesha is considered complementary with the worship of > other deities. We begin prayers, important undertakings, and religious > ceremonies with an invocation of Ganesha the Mangala moorthi. *He is > Parabrahma incarnate, the God of Wisdom and Learning, the Remover of all > Obstacles and is worshipped first, any other god.* > > His visitors include former President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, > ISRO Chairman Dr. Radha Krishnan, Kanchi Sankaracharya Bishop Mar Crisostum > Ministers of States and Centre governments, great musicians and artists > like Dr. M. Balamurali Krishna, Dr. K.J Yesudas, V. Dakshina Moorthy and > others found solace in his presence. > > He led a pious and saintly life till his Samadhi on 2nd august 2011. > > Now, His elder son, Malliyoor Parameswaran Nampoothiri following his > father’s footsteps reciting Bhagavatam and working tirelessly for its > propagation. Younger son Malliyoor Divakaran Namboothiri , the chief > organiser and coordinator of religious and culture activities at Malliyoor, > is the founder Secretary of Malliyoor Adhyatmika Peedom and managing > trustee of Malliyoor Kshetram Trust the chief organiser and coordinator of > religious and culture activities at Malliyoor. Malliyoor Sri Mahaganapathi > Kshethram Trust > > Address of the temple > > Maha Ganapathi temple, Manjoor (PO), Kuruppanthara, > > Kottayam District, Kerala, India. PIN / ZIP : 686 603 > > Phone numbers -4829 – 243455 and 4829 - 243465 > > Mobile : +91 8547699009 > > How to reach > > To reach Malliyoor temple by bus, alight Kuruppanthara Junction in > Kottayam - Ernakulam Road, (MC Road). Temple is 2 km away from the > Junction. From there follow the indications for the temple. 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