Dear Mr. Rajaram,
Nothing like writing one to one. I found in my draft an old message from you.
I just replied . Mr. Rajaram, I know you always desire to show Upper hand over
me. You are from Tamil Nādu. You worked in Kerala for a few years. How do you
know so much about Kerala temples?
I was in Kerala circle from 1991 to 2004 end, 13 years and later only settled
in Chennai. I visit Kerala often.
I post as repeating, posting about temples watching recent videos, and recent
write ups. I confirm things from Google. I change the mistakes in the writeups.
It takes more than 3 hours for a compilation.
You are a master in search, I fully agree. But you simply copy paste is the
difference between you and me.
Whether you agree or not all members know the quality of my postings. Nothing
more I have to write to you.
I did not read any response from you about the autobiography of Mr. Madras
Sivaraman former IAS, though you made a first hand response. If you were a
quick reader , You might have given a detailed response by this time. I just
mentioned it because you were blaming me not reading and not up to date.
I really enjoyed your satire of comparing knee cap and bald head. Surely I have
to admire you for such quotes. Sir, rather than abusing write such satires. No
one will get provocatedGopalakrishnan
On Sunday 14 September, 2025 at 04:28:55 pm IST, Rajaram Krishnamurthy
<[email protected]> wrote:
Why write your reply one to one? You will be exposed? I wrote to sivaraman
and read yours also. Don't try to connect knee cap and bald head. I wrote in
parts may be 22 vol on Kerala temple history long ago. Your frustrations I can
understand but you are on the barren. Good day G K. KR IRS
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: gopala krishnan <[email protected]>
Date: Sun, 14 Sept 2025, 15:18
Subject: Re: THE PERUMEENPURAM MATSYAVATARA TEMPLE, KAKKUR, KOZHIKODE DISTRICT
,KERALA -COMPILED
To: <[email protected]>
You know only to disagree because of your least interest in knowing day by day
things about templesYou are not aware much of Kerala temples.I watch a few
videos and make my compilation based on write ups.If you are such a big reader
you must have responded in detail about .Mr Madras Sivaraman former IAS
autobiography by this timeRGK
Yahoo Mail: Search, organise, conquer
On Sun, 14 Sep 2025 at 14:59, Rajaram Krishnamurthy<[email protected]>
wrote: I disagree. As a kid you may write like that. yours is yours etc; and
you cannot include others a;so without their appendages; you can remain
ignorant of your birth rights. Dedicated to the idol is Vishnu ; alankaram as
bottom fish might be carried out by a few temples on occasions. But real
vishnu-Matsya is hardly in temples outside kerala only. dedication carries a
meaning . Zoo morphing etc are never raised wrt Indian dasa avatar idols; Egypt
and Greek have half human and half animals images including their GODs which
were classified as animal virtual projected with head and head and body as
human which was named as zooMorphic; similarly human as a whole were also
depicted some parts as animal which was called Anthropomorphic. Current month
TTD calendar has fish bottom and vishnu top in the sept sheet. No one excerpt
wikipedia wrote as MORPHIC opposites and nowhere in any puran as you quoted are
found any such descriptions. No use of pounding on me. We need higher knowledge
as 99% of members may not visit temples hereafter for which data are
available in the nets. WQhat I write is authentic information about the temple
which remained hidden so far,unlike for the purpose of shetradanam copied from
wiki and tourism subjects You may call it by any name but as rose is a rose so
also it is CP only. Thank you. Think well, read well and absorb well. KR IRS
14925
On Sun, 14 Sept 2025 at 12:29, gopala krishnan <[email protected]> wrote:
Your response is your's.I or other members need not agree to you RGK
Yahoo Mail: Search, organise, conquer
On Sat, 6 Sep 2025 at 7:45, Rajaram Krishnamurthy<[email protected]>
wrote: 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:
THEPERUMEENPURAM MATSYAVATARA TEMPLE, KAKKUR, KOZHIKODE DISTRICT ,KERALA
-COMPILED
Dear friends,
The Perumeenpuram Matsyavatara Temple, located inPerumeenpuram, Kakkur, in the
Kozhikode district of Kerala, is a Vishnu templededicated to the Matsyavatara,
the first incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is oneof the temples featured in the
Dashavatara pilgrim tourism program, which aimsto link ten temples in the
region that represent the ten incarnations ofVishnu.
Today my posting is about this temple. A gist aboutMatsyavathara 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 FishIncarnation)
Significance: Part of the Dashavatara pilgrimage circuit,emphasizing spiritual
growth and the protection of knowledge, as symbolized byMatsyavatara.
Matsya incarnation
As the preserver of the universe, Lord Vishnu has incarnatedin various forms to
protect the world from evil forces. According to Hindu scriptures, hisfirst
incarnation was the Matsya Avatar, where he took the form of a divinefish. The
occasion of Matsya Jayanti marks the celebration of thisincarnation. It falls
on Chaitra Shukla Paksha Tritiya, the third day of thewaxing moon in the Hindu
lunar month of Chaitra.
Matsya Jayanti 2025Date 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 MatsyaJayanti
The Matsya Avatar holds great importance in Hindu mythology.As per ancient
texts, Lord Vishnu assumed the form of a giantfish to rescue the sacred Vedas
and the seven sages (Saptarishis) from thecatastrophic pralaya (great deluge).
This divine act safeguarded knowledge and ensured thecontinuity of dharma
(righteousness) in the world.
Devotees who observeMatsya Jayanti by worshipping Lord Vishnu are believed to
be absolved of theirpast and present sins.It is also considered an auspicious
day to seek his blessings and embark on thepath of righteousness.
Mythological Story ofMatsya Avatar
In the Satya Yuga, King Manu was a devoted follower of LordVishnu and wished to
see him once in his lifetime.
As the Yuga neared its end, Lord Brahma fell into a deepsleep. Seizing this
chance, the demon Hayagriva stole the sacred Vedasand hid in the ocean. When
Brahma awoke and discovered the theft, hesought Lord Vishnu’s help. Toretrieve
the Vedas, Vishnu took the form of a great fish, Matsya.
One day, while performing his rituals at the KrithamalaRiver, King Manu found a
tiny fish in his hands. The fish pleaded forprotection, and Manu placed it in
his Kamandalam (vessel). To his surprise, the fish kept growing. He moved it to
a pond, then alake, and finally the ocean.
That’s when Lord Vishnu revealedhimself as Matsya and warned Manu of an
impending great flood that woulddestroy everything in seven days.
Vishnu instructed Manu to build a large ship and gather plant seeds, animals,
theseven sages, the Saptarishis, and Vasuki, the divine serpent. When theflood
arrived, Matsya reappeared, using Vasuki to tie the ship tohis horn. He guided
them safely to the Himalayas.
After the waters receded, Vishnu defeated Hayagriva andreturned the Vedas to
Brahma. With everythingManu had preserved, life on Earth began anew, marking
the start of the nextYuga.
Rituals andCelebrations of Matsya Jayanti
Matsya Jayanti is observed with various rituals that honourLord Vishnu’s divine
incarnation. Here are some of the key practices followedby devotees:
1. Fasting and Prayers -Manydevotees observe a strict fast on Matsya Jayanti,
consuming only satvik (pure) food. The daybegins with an early morning bath and
a visit to Vishnu temples, where specialprayers and pujas are conducted.
2. Recitation of Vishnumantras-Reading or listening to the Matsya Purana and
chanting the Vishnu Sahasranama (athousand names of Lord Vishnu) are considered
highly auspicious on this day.
3. Charity and Donations -Offeringfood, 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 helpattain spiritual growth.
Spiritual Lessons fromMatsya Avatar -The story of Matsya Avatar, the first
incarnation of Lord Vishnu, conveysprofound moral and spiritual teachings that
are timeless and deeply relevant toour lives.
Protection of Knowledgeand Righteousness -Just as Lord Vishnu safeguarded the
sacred Vedas from being lost in thecosmic deluge, we too must strive to protect
and preserve wisdom, truth, anddharma. Knowledge is a guiding force that helps
humanity evolve spiritually andintellectually.
Compassion and Duty -Thestory highlights King Manu’s selfless act of kindness
when he protected a small fishwithout expecting anything in return. His
compassion led to a greaterpurpose—saving all living beings from the great
flood. When we extend kindnesswithout expecting anything in return, we align
ourselves with the higherprinciples of dharma.
Faith in the DivinePlan -Despite facing an impending catastrophe, King Manu
placedcomplete trust in Lord Vishnu and followed His guidance. This
symbolizesunwavering faith, surrender, and adherence to the divine.
Matsya is invoked as aform of Vishnu in various hymns in scriptures. In a
prayer in the Bhagavata Purana, Matsya isinvoked for protection from the
aquatic animals and the waters.
The Agni Purana suggests that Matsya be installed in theNorthern direction in
temples or in water bodies.
The Vishnudharmottara Purana prescribes worship for Matsyafor grain.
Matsya is invoked as a form of Vishnu in hymns in the BrahmaPurana.
The Vishnu Sahasra Nama version of the Garuda Purana includesMatsya.
The Vishnu Sahasra Nama in the Skanda Purana includes Matsya,Maha-matsya
("Great fish") and Timingila ("a great aquaticcreature").
Matsya depiction
Matsya is depicted in two forms: as a zoomorphic fish or inan anthropomorphic
form. The Agni Purana prescribes Matsya be depictedzoomorphically. The
Vishnudharmottara Purana recommends that Matsya be depictedas horned fish.
In the anthropomorphicform, the upper half is that of the four-armed man and
the lower half is a fish. The upper halfresembles 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 twohands make the
gestures of varadamudra, which grants boons to the devotee, and Abhayamudra,
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 likeVishnu, one
holding the chakra, another the shankha, while the front two handshold a sword
and a book signifying the Vedas he recovered from the demon. Overhis elbows is
an angavastra draped, while a dhoti-like draping covers his hips.
There are threetemples dedicated to Matsya in Kerala. The Sree Malsyavathara
Mahavishnu Temple is located in the smalltown of Meenangadi situated on the
highway between Kalpetta and Sulthan Batheryin Wayanad. Matsyamurti is the name
of the principal deity, though the idolitself is that of Vishnu. The second
temple dedicated to Matsya in the state isthe Mootoli Sree Mahavishnu Temple in
Kakkodi, Kozhikode. The third temple isthe Perumeenpuram Vishnu Temple in
Kakkur, Kozhikode. The idol is that ofMatsya. 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 Festivalsand 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
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