All the best with your writing endeavors. AND YOU WERE IN KERALA AND KNEW ALL TEMPLES OF KERALA AND TN; SO YOU WILL NOT WRITE ABOUT ANY OTHER STATE OF INDIA TEMPLES SIR GREAT TO WRITE ONE HAS TO LIVE FOR 3 DECADES IS A REFINED NEW THEORY KR IRS 14925
On Sun, 14 Sept 2025 at 18:33, gopala krishnan <[email protected]> wrote: > Sir, > > I was in Tamil Nādu from 1967 to 1991, for 24 years , So I know well about > Tamil Nādu temples also > Gopalakrishnan > > On Sunday 14 September, 2025 at 06:15:35 pm IST, Rajaram Krishnamurthy < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > All the best with your writing endeavors. KR IRS NB You are > writing about TN temples also and you should have lived for 30 years each > in each place to write? Writing on Kerala History or any topics are public > property which I cannot write as i like it. You are a genius and you can > write all fabrications as you plead Hence all the best with your writing > endeavors > > On Sun, 14 Sept 2025 at 16:56, gopala krishnan <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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 provocated* > *Gopalakrishnan* > > > > 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 temples > You 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 time > RGK > > Yahoo Mail: Search, organise, conquer > <https://mail.onelink.me/107872968?pid=nativeplacement&c=US_Acquisition_YMktg_315_SearchOrgConquer_EmailSignature&af_sub1=Acquisition&af_sub2=US_YMktg&af_sub3=&af_sub4=100002039&af_sub5=C01_Email_Static_&af_ios_store_cpp=0c38e4b0-a27e-40f9-a211-f4e2de32ab91&af_android_url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.mail&listing=search_organize_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 > <https://mail.onelink.me/107872968?pid=nativeplacement&c=US_Acquisition_YMktg_315_SearchOrgConquer_EmailSignature&af_sub1=Acquisition&af_sub2=US_YMktg&af_sub3=&af_sub4=100002039&af_sub5=C01_Email_Static_&af_ios_store_cpp=0c38e4b0-a27e-40f9-a211-f4e2de32ab91&af_android_url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.mail&listing=search_organize_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: > > 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. > 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/CAL5XZoqcmSihcBvPA3P0-2f8k_6SsKaHm-_-%2B%3Dy1m6i7_3McBA%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CAL5XZoqcmSihcBvPA3P0-2f8k_6SsKaHm-_-%2B%3Dy1m6i7_3McBA%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > > -- > 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/CAL5XZorQdRDyiHPyFjvP0LAqrhmj1vL_gWqYT57kBL3TB%2B404Q%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CAL5XZorQdRDyiHPyFjvP0LAqrhmj1vL_gWqYT57kBL3TB%2B404Q%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > > -- > On Facebook, please join https://www.facebook.com/groups/keralaiyerstrust > > We are now on Telegram Mobile App also, please join > > Pattars/Kerala Iyers Discussions: https://t.me/PattarsGroup > > Kerala Iyers Trust Decisions only posts : https://t.me/KeralaIyersTrust > > Kerala Iyers Trust Group for Discussions: > https://t.me/KeralaIyersTrustGroup > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "KeralaIyers" 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/keralaiyers/CAL5XZooSctgxODZe38Y4z%2BqtV3vPgq6%2BJu4G0-Lp%2BCWZdegbgA%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/keralaiyers/CAL5XZooSctgxODZe38Y4z%2BqtV3vPgq6%2BJu4G0-Lp%2BCWZdegbgA%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > > -- > 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/CAL5XZop0Oj1g2nVA7YUFt4NGjVOVzw6BiRH%3D2O9yd1j2ZJY90Q%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CAL5XZop0Oj1g2nVA7YUFt4NGjVOVzw6BiRH%3D2O9yd1j2ZJY90Q%40mail.gmail.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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