If you can read me as tenkalai then I can also read you as vadakalai only. Did you understand your hind sight? KR
On Sun, 17 Aug 2025, 12:49 Rajaram Krishnamurthy, <[email protected]> wrote: > Fact is not the truth. Check ur knowledge Do not keep writing without > content. Keep shut. KR > > On Sun, 17 Aug 2025, 12:27 gopala krishnan, <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Mr. Rajaram, >> >> Please read carefully. I wrote I had a colleague by name Gopal as DE in >> Calicut from T Nagar, Chennai. He was an orthodox vadakalai Iyengar. >> >> I write shortly in clear 90% correct English. >> >> You may be better knowledgeable than me. But not as you boast. I am also >> a knowledgeable person on required matters. >> >> Regarding google so far no body wrote- information is wrong. Yo*u are an >> exception. Whatever you write , you think very correct. * >> >> Gopalakrishnan >> >> On Sunday 17 August, 2025 at 12:16:54 pm IST, Rajaram Krishnamurthy < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> 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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