KADUNGALLOORSREE NARASIMHA SWAMI TEMPLE, ALUVA ERNAKULAM DISTRICT- KERALA -COMPILED
Dear friends, Kadungalloor Sree Narasimha Swami Temple, located near Aluvain Ernakulam district, is one of Kerala’s prominent Narasimha temples. Thetemple is easily accessible from Paravur Junction and is situated just 3 km from Aluva. Near to it there is a Maha Deva temple. Information about thetemple is also provided in the end of the posting. Today my posting is about these famous temples. Hope a divinereading. Gopalakrishnan 12-09-2025 KADUNGALLURNARASIMHASWAMY TEMPLE About the temple The murti worshipped here is referred to as Eka Chatrapatibhavam – due to this there are no upa devatas inside the main temple (SreeKovil). However, there are small shrines for sub deities situated outside themain temple. The temple is noted for its unusually big Balikallu. Legend Legend has it that that the middle portion of the body ofJadayu, who had attempted to stop Ravana from kidnapping, had fallen here. History This temple too was attacked by Tipu Sultan. The Murtis ofdeities in Kochambalam are still in the same form in which Tipu Sultan attackedthem. Architecture The sreekovil here isround in shape. The murti worshipped here is referred to as Eka Chatrapatibhavam – due to this there are no upa devatas inside the main temple. The upa devatas worshipped in the temple are Vishnu andParthasarathy. Their small shrines are outside the main temple. The temple isnoted for its unusually big Balikallu. Deities The presiding deity, Lord Narasimha, is worshipped in hisfierce form, slaying Hiranyakashipu. Lord Vishnu and Parthasarathy are also worshipped here.The temple features a unique circular sanctum, with the deity facing east. TheNarasimha Murthi worshipped here is six feet tall. Narasimha is depictedwith a lion's head and a human body, symbolizing his ferocious yet benevolentnature. Poojas Daily pujas are conducted at the Sree Narasimha Swami Templein Kadungalloor during its morning and evening hours. The specific pujasperformed each day are determined by the traditional temple rituals(Poojavidhi). Temple timings The temple's daily schedule is as follows: Morning: 3:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (Sunday: 10:30 a.m.; Thursday: 11:00 a.m.) Evening: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Devotees seek thetemple for Devotees believe thatsincere prayers at this temple can cure ailments and relieve afflictions. Chanting the Dhanvantari mantrais thought to bring healing, while reciting the Narasimha mantra is believed toremove hardships. It is also said that participating in the worship of the“Valiyavilakku” (grand lamp) during the temple festival and offering prayers atthe Sthambham (sacred pillar) can help fulfil even the most difficult desires. Festivals The annual festival begins withkodiyettam on a day before Vishu in Medam month and ends seven dayslater. The arattu festival at Aluva manappuram is attended byhundreds of devotees. The Valiya Vilakku during the 7-day annual festival is highlyauspicious – witnessing it and praying during the time will help in fulfilmentof the wishes. The festival drawsdevotees from far and wide. Throughout the festival there are special poojas conductedmultiple times a day to honour Lord Narasimha. Various rituals and ceremoniesare performed as part of the festival, aimed at invoking the blessings of thedeity for the well-being and prosperity of the devotees and the community as awhole. On festival days, a procession is held to the houses of thevillagers. The houses of the Ooram people like Mavalssery Mana, MullappilliMana, Elappilli Mana, and Mavelimana are right next to the temple. The Kadungalloor Pooram is another significant that is heldat this temples, and we can see elephants from different places taking part init. Anayoottu, also known asElephant Feeding Ceremony, is a traditional ritual observed in certain temples in Kerala, India,where elephants are fed as a form of reverence. During Anayoottu, variousofferings such as rice, jaggery, sugarcane, bananas, and other fruits arearranged in large quantities and served to the elephants. Main Offerings Palpayasam, Pizhinja payasam, Thrimadhuram and Panakam. Thepushpanjali performed in the shrine with Dhanvantari mantra helps in curing allkinds of illness. Narasimha Mantra pushpanjali is performed in the temple forremoving all kinds of difficulties in life. How To Reach By Air: Cochin International Airport is situated at 11.3 KMfrom the temple. By Rail: Aluva Railway Station is 3.7 KM from the Temple. By Road: Aluva KSRTC Bus Depot is 3.1 KM from the Temple. KadungalloorSree Narasimha Swamy temple is located on the Aluva – Varapuzha road. Contact Address: Kadungalloor Narasimha Swami Temple, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala.Phone Number:04842603643 THEKADUNGALLUR MAHADEVA TEMPLE The Kadungallur Mahadeva temple, also known as theKadalikkattu Mahadeva Temple, is a prominent Shiva temple located inKadungallur village, very close to Aluva (Alwaye) in the Ernakulam district ofKerala. It is one of the important Mahakshetras (great temples) in Kerala,known for its historical significance and the presiding deity, Lord Shiva. Key Details: Location: Kadungallur village, near Aluva, Ernakulamdistrict, Kerala. Deity: Lord Shiva. Significance: It is one of the Mahakshetras of Kerala, asignificant and historically important temple. The temple is easily accessible and is a popular pilgrimagesite for devotees in the region -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. 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