RAMASAMY TEMPLES IN KERALA, TANJORE, TIRUNELVELI NAYAK ACHUTA NAYAK 1500 AD
Vijaya Nagar empiredom had Nayaks of south as a stronghold in blocking
many invasions. Nayaks were fond of Rama and Ramayanam. Hence their
influence had so many Ramasamy temples. There was no significant, direct
"Nayak Rule" in Kerala itself, but Nayaka chieftains from Keladi in
Karnataka expanded their influence into northern Kerala, defeating the
local Kolathiris kingdom and influencing the region during their height.
The major Nayak kingdoms (Thanjavur, Madurai, and Gingee) were primarily in
Tamil Nadu and coastal Karnataka, with the Keladi rulers being the main
ones to interact militarily with the northern parts of Kerala. Incidentally
THIRUVENKADU WAS CALLED SWETHARANYAM AND DEITY SWETARENYESWARAR IN
SIRGAZHI; AND IN KERALA SAME NAME WAS ADOPTED WITH THE SAME HISTORY. K
Rajaram IRS 24925
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> THIRUVANGAD SREE RAMASWAMI TEMPLE, THALASSERY,
> KANNUR DISTRICT- KERALA
>
> Introduction
>
> The Thiruvangad Sree Ramaswamy Temple is a historic Hindu temple in
> Thalassery, Kerala, known as the *"Brass Pagoda" due to its brass
> sheathed roof*. It is over 2,000 years old, dedicated to Lord Rama and
> Hanuman, and features intricate wood carvings, murals, and terracotta
> artwork. The temple is significant for its association with the East India
> Company and withstood partial damage from Tipu Sultan's forces. The temple
> is one of the five major shrines dedicated to Sree Rama in Kerala.
>
> Sree Ramaswamy Temple is also known as the Dakshina Ayodhya is one of the
> popular temples of Kerala Dedicated to Lord Sree Rama. The temple has
> unique customs and rule. Women and men come in Traditional Outfits
> paying respect to the Lord. The temple is well located one can easily reach
> the temple.
>
> Key Features
>
> Age and History: Believed to be over 2,000 years old, the temple is one of
> the five major shrines to Lord Rama in Kerala and was protected from
> complete destruction by Tipu Sultan.
>
> Architecture: The temple is known for its distinctive brass sheet roof,
> which gave it the name "Brass Pagoda".
>
> Art and Carvings: It showcases intricate wood carvings, terracotta
> artwork, mural paintings, and lithic records.
>
> Temple Complex: The complex is spread over 10 acres and includes a large
> temple pond and *adjoining Shiva temples. *
>
> Deity: The main deity is Lord Rama, with a statue of Hanuman always facing
> the Rama Murthi.
>
> Historical Site : During the 18th century, the temple served as an outpost
> of the Thalassery fort and was a site for important meetings and *treaties
> between East India Company officials and local leaders. *
>
> Spiritual Hub: It is considered a very serene and spiritual place by
> devotees of Lord Rama.
>
> Annual Festival: The temple's annual festival begins on the day of Vishu
> in the month of Medam and lasts for seven days. Chakyar Koothu is performed
> in the temple as a part of rituals. Mani Chakyar family traditionally hold
> the right to perform on temple grounds.
>
> Legends
>
> This temple idol is believed to be consecrated and installed by the great
> saint Parasuraman.
>
> But some legends say that the temple was installed by Swetha Muni, the
> disciple of Agasthya Muni. The Sanskrit translation of Thiruvangad is
> 'Swetharanya puram' which originated from the name of Swetha Muni.
>
> Legend has it that Agasthya Muni on his way to Kaveri river was confronted
> by two hunters, namely Neela and Swetha. The Muni cursed them, but on
> feeling repentant, he advised them to do penance. They obeyed his words and
> did penance at Thiruvan kattu [sacred forest], which later became
> Thiruvangad. This place was also called as Swetaranyam, which translates to
> “white forest”.
>
> It is told that the Svetharshi consecrated the Shiva temple and Vishnu
> temple at the place where he performed penance. It is believed that the
> Shiva established by Shwetarshi was extremely fierce, so another Shiva
> temple was anointed right in front of him to calm his anger.
>
> Now the temple complex has two Shiva temples facing each other to the
> north and a large Shri Ram temple to the south.
>
> History
>
> This temple is more than 2000 years old and is associated with several
> historical tales and legends. Tipu Sultan's forces, in the course of their
> invasion of Malabar during the mid-18th century, damaged some of its parts.
>
> This temple has a unique place in the socio-political history of north
> Kerala. The temple was a meeting point of the rulers of Kolat Hiri Kottayam
> and Kadathanadu.It was here these rulers made agreements with the
> British East India Company. This temple had close friendship with the
> rulers of Kottayam and Pazhassiraja.
>
> It was the British ruler TH Babar who led the Pazhassi killing built the
> temple wall in 1815. The inscriptions on the temple wall is a testimony to
> this fact.
>
> *There are two Shiva temples stand face to face with the Sree Rama temple
> as models of Shaiva Vishnava unification of southern ' thattakam'.*
>
> Architecture
>
> The copper plated Sree kovil, the sanctum sanctorum and adjoining areas
> are best examples of Kerala temple architectural arts also known as
> 'vaasthu kala'. The temple structure is rich in traditional classic wood
> works and mural paintings. These wood crafts are based on poetic imageries
> of the epic Ramayana. These wood crafts are best example of Kerala wood
> craft traditions. The Sree Kovil has 'Swarna Thazhika Kutam'.
>
> Chief deity
>
> The all-benevolent deity Sree Ramaswamy is known as *Thiruvangad Perumal*
> who is the supreme force of southern 'Thattakam' among the five deities of
> Kolath nadu. Devotees fervently call the deity 'Ente Thiruvangadu Perumale
> ' in their dire needs. The idol is consecrated in Rama Narayana concept
> with smiling face as 'Chathur Bhahu'.
>
> Sub deities
>
> Sri Hanuman stands near to the Sreerama deity. Porkali also known as
> Vageeswari ,the deity of Kottayam rulers is also consecrated here in
> Bhagavathi concept.
>
> The other deities, are Dhakshinamurthy, Ganapathi, Subramanayan and
> Vanasasthavu.
>
> Anjaneya Swami is all benevolent at the same he punishes also for wrong
> doings. All devathas are there to attend to the calls of devotees. Diverse
> traditions add to the glory of this temple.
>
> Temple Pond
>
> The recently renovated large clear blue temple pond reflects the beautiful
> temple structures.
>
> Poojas
>
> 1Kootamani 04.00 AM 2 Nada Thurakkal
>
> 3 (Malar Nivedyam,Alamkaram Charthal) 05.00 AM
>
> 4 Usha Pooja in between 6.00 AM - 6.30 AM
>
> 5 Usha Seeveli in between 7.00 AM - 7.30 AM
>
> 6 Navakam 09.00 AM 7 Ucha Pooja 11.00 AM
>
> 8 Seeveli 11.30 AM
>
> 9 Closing Of Sreekovil 12.00 PM
>
> 10 Opening The Sreekovil 05.30 PM
>
> 11 Deeparadhana 06.30 PM
>
> 12 Athazha Pooja in between 8.00 PM - 8.15 PM
>
> 13 Athazha Seeveli in between 8.00PM - 8.15 PM
>
> 14 Closing The Sreekovil 08.30 PM
>
> Festivals
>
> The Vishu mahotsav is a grand event for the devotees. Thiruvangad temple
> festival is unique due to the number of elephants paraded and performance
> of different instruments.
>
> Annual Festival Begins on Vishu Day in April–May and lasts for 7
> days
>
> Many other festivals like Sri Rama Navami, mandalam etc are also
> conducted.
>
> Location
>
> The temple is two kilometres away from Railway station, Thalassery.
>
> Important offerings
>
> Vazhipadu -Cost
>
> Kalahabhishekam Rs 35001/-
>
> Udayasthamana Pooja Rs 20001/-
>
> Sarvadeepam Theliyikkal Rs 15000/-
>
> 61/4 Namaskaram Rs 7501/-
>
> Sreekovil Neyvilakku Rs 1751/-
>
> Bhagavat Seva (Sandhya Namaskaram) Bhagavathy Rs 50/-
>
> Ganapathi Homam Ganapathy Rs 51/-
>
> Ottayappam Ganapathy Rs 51/-
>
> Kumkum Charthal Hanuman Rs 51/-
>
> Sarkara Payasam SreeRamaswamy Rs 60/-
>
> Palpayasam SreeRamaswamy Rs 60/-
>
> Vadamala Hanuman Rs 75/-
>
> Avil Nivedyam Hanuman Rs 75/-
>
> Venna Charthal (Face) Hanuman Rs 75/-
>
> Naarangamala General Rs 101/-
>
> Brahma Rakshassu Pooja General Rs 101/-
>
> Nivedyam General Rs 101/-
>
> Keda Vilakku General Rs 101/-
>
> Kadhina Payasam General Rs 151/-
>
> Muzhukkappu Venna Charthal Hanuman Rs 201/-
>
> Nirapara Nellu General Rs 201/-
>
> Thirumukham Charthal (Chandanam) SreeRamaswamy Rs 201/-
>
> Thilahomam General Rs 225/-
>
> Pooja Hanuman Rs 251/-
>
> Deepastambham (Outside) General Rs 301/-
>
> Saraswathi Pooja Bhagavathy Rs 301/-
>
> Chuttuvilakku Ayyappan Rs 351/-
>
> Deepastambham (Inside) General Rs 451/-
>
> Nithya Pooja SreeRamaswamy Rs 1001/-
>
> Sreekovil Neyvilakku SreeRamaswamy Rs 1751/-
>
> Special Offerings
>
> Offering/ Ritual Cost
>
> Expenses on the days Utsava Bali, Pallivetta, Aarrattu Rs 1,00,000/-
>
> Expenses for one day of Utsavam Rs 50,000/-
>
> Sarvadeepam – Chuttuvilakku Rs 15001/-
>
> Neyvilakku – Sreekovil Rs 2501/-
>
> Kalampaatu Rs 1601/- Theeyattu Rs 1001/-
>
> Deepastambham (Inside) Rs 301/-
>
> Deepastambham (Outside) Rs 251/-
>
> Chandanam Charthal Rs 151/-
>
> Nirapara (Nellu) Rs 151/-
>
> Muzhu Kaapu Venna Charthal for Sree Hanuman Rs 251/-
>
> Rituals On Utsavam:
>
> Usha Pooja
>
> Sheeveli with Panchari Melam
>
> Navakam, Panchagavyam
>
> Uchchapooja, Sree Boothabali
>
> Kalampattu, Theeyattu,Utsava Bali
>
> Arts performed during Utsavam:
>
> Kathakali,Oattanthullal, Chaakyarkoothu
>
> Panchari Melam, Pandi Melam,Thaayambaka
>
> Panchavaadyam
>
> How to Reach the Temple?
>
> By Airport: Kannur International Airport is the Nearest Airport which is
> 22 km away from the temple.
>
> By train: Thalassery railway station is 2 KM away from the temple.
>
> By Road: Kannur and Thalassery, Vadakara and Thalassery frequent buses
> ply.
>
> Address of the temple
>
> Thiruvangad Sri Ramaswami Temple, Thalassery-Kodiyeri Road, Thiruvangad,
> Illathaazha, Thalassery, Kerala. Pin code 670102. Phone number *91 471
> 2321132.*
>
> *Compiled and posted by R. Gopalakrishnan 24-09-2025*
>
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