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. Temple is 2 km
> away from the Junction.
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