Mr Gopalakrishnan combines wikipedia data of the forms of fish projection with the false image of Perumal as fish, in spite of my writing yesterday how many real Matsya temples are available in India. Kerala symbolised 10 temples in Kerala symbolising as dasavatara temple but the vishnu is normal Vishnu only. Of Course there are so many temples in India with the dasavatara paintings Hence quoting of puranas and partial wiki data which are truth need not be confused with the data of Mr Gopalakrishnan. Thank you K R IRS 6925
On Sat, 6 Sept 2025 at 06:14, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty < [email protected]> wrote: > THE PERUMEENPURAM MATSYAVATARA TEMPLE, KAKKUR, KOZHIKODE DISTRICT > ,KERALA -COMPILED > > Dear friends, > > The Perumeenpuram Matsyavatara Temple, located in Perumeenpuram, Kakkur, > in the Kozhikode district of Kerala, is a Vishnu temple dedicated to the > Matsyavatara, the first incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is one of the > temples featured in the Dashavatara pilgrim tourism program, which aims to > link ten temples in the region that represent the ten incarnations of > Vishnu. > > Today my posting is about this temple. A gist about Matsyavathara is also > included for reading enthusiastic. > > Hope a divine reading > > Gopalakrishnan 6-12-2025 > > Key Information > > Temple Name: Perumeenpuram Matsyavatara Temple > > Location: Perumeenpuram, Kakkur, Kozhikode district, Kerala > > Deity: Lord Vishnu (specifically the Matsyavatara or Fish Incarnation) > > Significance: Part of the Dashavatara pilgrimage circuit, emphasizing > spiritual growth and the protection of knowledge, as symbolized by > Matsyavatara. > > Matsya incarnation > > As the preserver of the universe, Lord Vishnu has incarnated in various > forms to protect the world from evil forces. *According to Hindu > scriptures, his first incarnation was the Matsya Avatar, where he took the > form of a divine fish.* The occasion of Matsya Jayanti marks the > celebration of this incarnation. It falls on Chaitra Shukla Paksha Tritiya, > the third day of the waxing moon in the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra. > > Matsya Jayanti 2025 Date and Tithi > > Matsya Jayanti in 2025 was observed on Monday, 31st March 2025. > > Tritiya Tithi Began: 31st March 2025 at 9:11 AM > > Tritiya Tithi Ended: 1st April 2025 at 5:42 AM > > Significance of Matsya Jayanti > > The Matsya Avatar holds great importance in Hindu mythology. As per > ancient texts, Lord Vishnu assumed the form of a giant fish to rescue the > sacred Vedas and the seven sages (Saptarishis) from the catastrophic > pralaya (great deluge). This divine act safeguarded knowledge and ensured > the continuity of dharma (righteousness) in the world. > > *Devotees who observe Matsya Jayanti by worshipping Lord Vishnu are > believed to be absolved of their past and present sins*. It is also > considered an auspicious day to seek his blessings and embark on the path > of righteousness. > > Mythological Story of Matsya Avatar > > In the Satya Yuga, King Manu was a devoted follower of Lord Vishnu and > wished to see him once in his lifetime. > > As the Yuga neared its end, Lord Brahma fell into a deep sleep. Seizing > this chance, the demon Hayagriva stole the sacred Vedas and hid in the > ocean. When Brahma awoke and discovered the theft, he sought Lord > Vishnu’s help. *To retrieve the Vedas, Vishnu took the form of a great > fish, Matsya. * > > One day, while performing his rituals at the Krithamala River, King Manu > found a tiny fish in his hands. The fish pleaded for protection, and Manu > placed it in his Kamandalam (vessel). To his surprise, the fish kept > growing. He moved it to a pond, then a lake, and finally the ocean. > > * That’s when Lord Vishnu revealed himself as Matsya and warned Manu of an > impending great flood that would destroy everything in seven days. * > > Vishnu instructed Manu to build a large ship and gather plant seeds, > animals, the seven sages, the Saptarishis, and Vasuki, the divine serpent. > When the flood arrived, Matsya reappeared, using Vasuki to tie the ship > to his horn. He guided them safely to the Himalayas. > > After the waters receded, Vishnu defeated Hayagriva and returned the Vedas > to Brahma. *With everything Manu had preserved, life on Earth began anew, > marking the start of the next Yuga. * > > Rituals and Celebrations of Matsya Jayanti > > Matsya Jayanti is observed with various rituals that honour Lord Vishnu’s > divine incarnation. Here are some of the key practices followed by > devotees: > > *1. Fasting and Prayers -Many devotees observe a strict fast on* Matsya > Jayanti, consuming only satvik (pure) food. The day begins with an early > morning bath and a visit to Vishnu temples, where special prayers and pujas > are conducted. > > *2. Recitation of Vishnu mantras-Reading or listening to the* Matsya > Purana and chanting the Vishnu Sahasranama (a thousand names of Lord > Vishnu) are considered highly auspicious on this day. > > *3. Charity and Donations -Offering food, clothes, and financial* aid to > the needy is a vital aspect of Matsya Jayanti. Devotees believe that acts > of charity bring blessings from Lord Vishnu and help attain spiritual > growth. > > *Spiritual Lessons from Matsya Avatar -The story of Matsya* Avatar, the > first incarnation of Lord Vishnu, conveys profound moral and spiritual > teachings that are timeless and deeply relevant to our lives. > > *Protection of Knowledge and Righteousness -Just as Lord* Vishnu > safeguarded the sacred Vedas from being lost in the cosmic deluge, we too > must strive to protect and preserve wisdom, truth, and dharma. Knowledge is > a guiding force that helps humanity evolve spiritually and intellectually. > > > *Compassion and Duty -The story highlights King Manu’s* selfless act of > kindness when he protected a small fish without expecting anything in > return. His compassion led to a greater purpose—saving all living beings > from the great flood. When we extend kindness without expecting anything in > return, we align ourselves with the higher principles of dharma. > > *Faith in the Divine Plan -Despite facing an impending* catastrophe, > King Manu placed complete trust in Lord Vishnu and followed His guidance. > This symbolizes unwavering faith, surrender, and adherence to the divine. > > Matsya is invoked as a form of Vishnu in various hymns in scriptures. In > a prayer in the Bhagavata Purana, Matsya is invoked for protection from the > aquatic animals and the waters. > > The Agni Purana suggests that Matsya be installed in the Northern > direction in temples or in water bodies. > > The Vishnudharmottara Purana prescribes worship for Matsya for grain. > > Matsya is invoked as a form of Vishnu in hymns in the Brahma Purana. > > The Vishnu Sahasra Nama version of the Garuda Purana includes Matsya. > > The Vishnu Sahasra Nama in the Skanda Purana includes Matsya, Maha-matsya > ("Great fish") and Timingila ("a great aquatic creature"). > > Matsya depiction > > Matsya is depicted in two forms: as a zoomorphic fish or in an > anthropomorphic form. The Agni Purana prescribes Matsya be depicted > zoomorphically. The Vishnudharmottara Purana recommends that Matsya be > depicted as horned fish. > > In the anthropomorphic form, the upper half is that of the four-armed man > and the lower half is a fish. The upper half resembles Vishnu and wears the > traditional ornaments and the kirita-mukuta (tall conical crown) as worn by > Vishnu. He *holds in two of his hands the Sudarshana chakra (discus) and > a shankha (conch), the usual weapons of Vishnu*. The other two hands make > the gestures of varadamudra, which grants boons to the devotee, and Abhaya > mudra, which reassures the devotee of protection. > > In another configuration, he might have all four attributes of Vishnu, > namely the Sudarshana chakra, a shankha, a gada (mace) and a lotus. > > > > In some representations, Matsya is shown with four hands like Vishnu, one > holding the chakra, another the shankha, while the front two hands hold a > sword and a book signifying the Vedas he recovered from the demon. Over his > elbows is an angavastra draped, while a dhoti-like draping covers his hips. > > There are three temples dedicated to Matsya in Kerala. The Sree > Malsyavathara Mahavishnu Temple is located in the small town of Meenangadi > situated on the highway between Kalpetta and Sulthan Bathery in Wayanad. > Matsyamurti is the name of the principal deity, though the idol itself is > that of Vishnu. The second temple dedicated to Matsya in the state is the > Mootoli Sree Mahavishnu Temple in Kakkodi, Kozhikode. The third temple is > the Perumeenpuram Vishnu Temple in Kakkur, Kozhikode. The idol is that of > Matsya. The main ceremony of this temple for devotees is called meenuttu > (feeding the fish). > > > > Poojas > > Aayursooktha Pushpanjali₹30Enna₹10 > > Mahasudarshana Manthram₹50 > > Neyvilakku₹20 Palpayasam₹60 > > Purusha Sooktham Archana₹30 Raktha Pushpanjali₹30 > > Address of temple > > Aamamangalam Sree Mahavishnu Temple > > Kakkur, Kerala 673613 > > Deities > > Presiding Deity:Sree Mahavishnu > > Sub Deities:*Sree Bhadrakali, Sree Ganapathy, Lord Ayyappan, Lord > Dhakshinamoorthi* > > Important Festivals and Days: > > Annual Festival in Dhanu, Karkidaka Pooja, Navarathri > > Temple Timings > > 6:00 am: nada thurakkal temple closes at 9:00 am > > Temple opens at 5:30 pm temple closes at 6:30 pm > > -- > 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/1452093222.98513.1757119364835%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/1452093222.98513.1757119364835%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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