It is an interesting fact that this ritual manual points out the significance of the Pavitrotsava. The earliest Pāñcarāta manuals viz., Pādmasaṃhitā and Jayākyasaṃhitā alludes that the Pavitrotsava is a yearly expiatory ritual for pacifying every mistake that happens in the temple rituals. Ute Husken remarks: “the Pavitrotsva is performed in order to pacify any deficiency in the Mantras and so on, in order to pacify lapses in (Mantra) recitation, fire sacrifices and ritual actions….. and in order to complete what is deficient because of too less or too much, or to make good for the evil consequences of incomplete practice or because of the deficiencies in the rites in Mantra recitation, in worship and so on.”
According to Ute, the South Indian Vaiṣṇava temples obviously perform the Pavitrotsava as yearly expiatory ritual for averting any mistake that happens in the ritual procedure of temples. Moreover this ritual is mainly performed for the pacification of the lapses or excess or mistakes occurring in the previous ritual year intentionally or unintentionally. Viṣṇu-saṃhitā also have described the detailed ritual performance of Pavitrotsava in the same way. The present day ritual scenario of Kerala Viṣṇu temples does not follow the ritual procedures of Pavitrotsava. Viṣṇu-saṃhitā gives emphasis only to the Viṣṇu. This text strictly prohibited the entry of Vrātyas and Devalas in to the temple, because the Vrātyas are the devotees of Śiva. It is observed that the Śaiva-Vaiṣṇava conflicts are not much evident in Kerala. But, the words of Viṣṇu-saṃhitā clearly show that the Śaiva-Vaiṣṇava enmity has existed here. The prominence of Brahmanical priest hood is also seen in Viṣṇu-saṃhitā This text gives importance only to the Vaiṣṇava Brahmins. Indications of harmony and conflicts between Śaiva and Vaiṣṇavas were seen in Kerala Tantric ritual manuals. S.A.S Sarma evidently described this issue thus: “It is in later literature, such as the Īśānaśivagurudevapaddhati, that we find reflected the syncretistic tradition now commonly dubbed “Kerala Tantra”. The Īśānaśivagurudevapaddhati, although it refers to itself as work of the Śaivasiddhānta, it deals primarily with Śaiva system and describes Śaiva initiation in detail, nevertheless it also describes Śaiva and Vaiṣṇava deities, such as Gaṇeṣa, Durgā, Kṣetrapāla, Caṇḍeśvara, Indra, Narasiṃha, Varāha, Sudarśana, Vāmana etc. The text also introduced the deity Śaṅkaranārāyaṇa, which is a form that represents both Śiva and Viṣṇu. The Tantrasamuccaya, which is later in date than the Īśānaśivagurudevapaddhati, is a ritual manual widely used in Kerala for temple rituals and deals with seven deities viz. Viṣṇu, Śiva, Śaṅkaranārāyaṇa, Durgā, Subramaṇyā, Gaṇapati and Śāsta. This text is an important example of the harmonious synthesis of the Śaiva and Vaiṣṇava liturgical systems. ….. The Śeṣasamuccaya in particular further described in detail rituals related to Śākta and other systems, such as those focused on the worship of other gods, such as Brahma, Sūryā, Vaiśravaṇa, Vīrabhadra, Saptamātṛ, Kṣetrapāla, Rurujit etc…”, Sarma, SAS, “Harmony and Conflicts between the Śaiva and Vaiṣṇava Systems -The South Indian Scenario”, Darśanasudhā, ed. Sundareswaran, N.K., Publication Division, University of Calicut, p. 105. viprān pāyasaṃ vaiṣṇāvānbahūn | Viṣṇu-saṃhitā, 25.20; śatahomo'ṣṭakenātha vaiṣṇavānāṃ tu bhojanam || Viṣṇu-saṃhitā, 25.83. No difference between Shankara and Narayana ये नमस्यन्ति गोविन्दं ते नमस्यन्ति शङ्करम्। येऽर्चयन्ति हरिं भक्त्या तेऽर्चयन्ति वृषध्वजम्। ये द्विषन्ति विरूपाक्षं ते द्विषन्ति जनार्दनम्। ये रुद्रं नाभिजानन्ति ते न जानन्ति केशवम्॥ रुद्रहृदयोपनिषद् ५६ ye namasyanti govindaṁ te namasyanti śaṅkaram| ye'rcayanti hariṁ bhaktyā te'rcayanti vṛṣadhvajam| ye dviṣanti virūpakṣaṁ te dviṣanti janārdanam| ye rudraṁ nābhijānanti te na jānanti keśavam|| an extract from the Shaiva Upanishat.. Rudrahridayopanishad.. of course it is not a major upanishad.. But the quote is very relevant. especially since even among the staunchest followers of Sanatana Dharma there is a schism about the mutual importance of Vishnu and Shiva The meaning of the Slokam is Those who fall at the feet of Govinda.. the Vishnu are also falling at the feet of Shankara the Shiva Those who worship Hari the Vishnu with flowers are worhshiping Vrishadvaja.. Shiva too Those who entertain enmity to Viroopaksha the shiva are enemies of Janardhana the Vishnu too. and Those who do not understand Rudra the Shiva do not understand Keshava the Vishnu too.. The names of the Lords.. exaplained.. although not exhaustively.. Govinda... the one who protects the cows, the one who protects the earth, the one who is known by all the words.. Shankara the one who provides peace and welfare to all Hari.. the one who just take away the sorrow of all, the one who manifested as a lion...Narasimha Vrishadwaja The one who is having a bull in his flag .. as his insignia Viroopaksha.. The one who has his eyes in disorder.. Shiva who has an eye in the wrong place.. on his forehead.. with fire smouldering on it.. Janardhana The one who removes the sufferings of worldly woes of the people.. the one who inflicts punishment on people who perpetrate evil deeds Rudra... the one who is angry, and at the same time crying in anguish and sorrow too.. just visualize the Form of the Lord Shiva when he carries the burning body of Dakshayani.. the Sati after she immolated herself in the sacrificial fire of her father Daskha.. Keshava... The one who has long and attractive hair.. the one who killed the demon keshi.. K Rajaram IRS 101025 On Thu, 9 Oct 2025 at 18:24, 'gopala krishnan' via KeralaIyers < [email protected]> wrote: > Very Good information. > > On Thursday 9 October, 2025 at 06:13:37 pm IST, venkat raman < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > Namaste. Thiruvegappura ; locally it is known as Thiruvappara. The diving > called " Vettila Jotsyam" is done in a Namboothiri Illam there. > Toothappuzha is known by different names. At Mannarakkad it is known as > Kunthippuzha, at Pulamanthole as Pulamanthol puzha and at Tootha it is > Toothappuzha. The Illam of EMS Namboothirippad [ Elamkulam Mana] is on the > bank of Toothappuzha in Elamkulam very near Pulamanthole. The saying about > Thiruvappara" Chatthathum kettathum thiruvappara appanu" If one drown at > Pulamanthole or Tootha, his/her corpse can be found at Thiruvappara. > Thiruvegappura is in Pattambi Taluk. It is no more in Ottappalam Taluk. It > is between Koppam and Valanchery. The Rayiranallur mount [ known for > Narayanatthu Branthan's statue and the temple] is very near Thiruvegappura. > The first of the Malayalam month of Tulam is Rayiranallur mount trekking > done by the devotees. Narayanathu Branthan, the Sisyphus of Kerala was one > of the twelve children of Vararuchi. The three well known Iyers of > Valluvanadu viz Angadippuram Govindakrishna Pattar, Tirthala Krishna Pattar > and Thiruvappara Hariharan Pattar. They lived eight decades ago. > > Venkataraman > > On Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 1:56:46 PM UTC+5:30 gopala krishnan wrote: > > *SANKARANARAYANA TEMPLE, TIRUVEGAPPURA* > > *PALGHAT DISTRICT-KERALA* > > Introduction > > The Sree Thiruvegappura Temple, also known as the Sankaranarayana Temple, > is a unique temple in Palakkad, Kerala, known for housing *Lord Shiva, > Parvathy, Lord Vishnu, and the combined deity of Lord Sankaranarayana > within a single complex.* > > The temple features exquisite Kerala architecture, a prominent > Koothambalam (temple theatre), and *three flag masts*, reflecting its > distinctiveness and cultural significance. The temple faces East. > > This large temple is on the banks of Thutha Puzha, a tributary of Bharatha > Puzha. What makes Sree Thiruvegappura Temple different from other temples > in Kerala is the presence of three prime deities (Lord Shiva along with > Parvathy, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Sankaranarayana) and three flag masts that > coexist in a single temple complex. > > Positioned close to the border between Palakkad and Malappuram districts, *the > temple is approximately five kilometres from Valanchery. * > > A visit to Sree Thiruvegappura Temple promises an unforgettable > experience, blending deep spiritual significance with vibrant cultural > celebrations, all set in the picturesque landscape of Palakkad. > > Key Features > > Deities: The temple is notable for having multiple principal deities in > one sacred space: Lord Shiva with Parvathy, Lord Vishnu, and Lord > Sankaranarayana. The harmonious coexistence of these three deities here is > a reflection of the temple's legacy, deep-rooted traditions and reverence. > > Architecture: It boasts exceptional architectural finesse, characteristic > of typical Kerala temple design. > > Koothambalam: A well-crafted temple theatre, the Koothambalam, is a > significant feature of the temple complex. > > Three Flag Masts: Uniquely, the temple has three flag masts coexisting > within the same complex. > > Location and Significance > > Location: The temple is located in the village of Thiruvegappura in the > *Ottappalam > taluk of the Palakkad district.* > > Historical Belief: It is believed that the temple was *constructed by > ancient sages* and has a rich cultural and historical background. > > Cultural Events: The temple is also a hub for cultural performances and > vibrant festivals. > > Legend > > According to legends, the *Shiva lingam of Thiruvegappura Sankaranarayana > Temple was founded by Garuda and brought it from Himalayas*. The > muhurtham time for installing the idol was approaching when he was bringing > it from Himalayas. So, the Lord asked Garuda to fly fast (Vegam > Parakkanam) and got the temple its name “Thiru Vegam Para’. > > History and Architecture > > Believed to have been constructed by sages from ancient times, the Sree > Thiruvegappura Temple flaunts exceptional architectural finesse. *The > temple is an ancient temple in Kerala date back to the 14th century.* > > The Koothambalam or temple theatre here is adorned with intricate > craftsmanship and designs. It is in fact also a cultural epicentre for the > land where cultural performances are held from time to time. This > aesthetically constructed theatre adds beauty and charm to the temple and > its sacred environs. > > This is one of the few temples, where you can find in the inner prakaram > three separate Sreekovils for the three deities with three flag posts > (Kodimaram), three balikallu at the entrances stone navagrahams around the > garbhagrahams. > > Apart from these three deities, Ganapathy prathishta is there in the inner > prakaram on the right side of Siva. In the inner prakaram a big > homakundam built with stone, which looks like a well from outside is there. > In olden days on Vaikkathashtami day Vasordhara homam (continuous pouring > of ghee without break in to the homakundam with chanting of manthras) was > conducted here. > > In the outer prakaram, the Koothambalam is there in the south – east > corner which is very large with exquisite typical Kerala architecture. > > In the outer prakaram we have the prathishta for *Sastha, Erinjoodan > (Thripuranthakan), and Kirathamoorthy. * > > Sanctums > > A specialty of this temple is that it has *three separate sanctums for > three separate deities. *Each deity has separate flag posts and three > balikallu at the entrances. > > Besides*, all of them have stone navagrahams (9 celestial bodies) around > its garbhagrahams*. > > Although the temple is commonly referred to by the names of Lord > Sankaranarayana and Lord Shiva, it is believed that *the original and > earliest consecration was that of Lord Mahavishnu*, enshrined in the > northern sanctum. Legend holds that the Vishnu idol here dates back to the > Krita Yuga and was installed by the great sage Kapila Maharshi. > > Deities > > Even though the main deity is Lord Shiva in this temple, *Lord Vishnu > and Lord Sankaranarayanan* are also worshipped here with equal > importance. > > Sub deities. > > The sub-deities worshipped here include Lord Ganapathi, Dakshinamurthy, > Tripurantaka, Vettakkorumakan, Ayyappan, and serpent gods (Nagas). > > Poojas > > Here the abhishekajalam and water for Neivedhyam are brought from the > river by the Nambuthiri who is doing the poojas. > > The Thiruvegappura Temple's daily poojas involve standard temple rituals, > with specific offerings for the primary deities, Shiva, Parvathy, and > Vishnu. These offerings may include Archana, Dhara, and Abhisheka for Lord > Shiva, and similar rituals for the other deities. While the exact daily > schedule is not detailed, the temple conducts various traditional poojas > and has a unique Koothambalam. > > Types of Poojas and Offerings > > *Abhisheka:* A ritualistic bathing of the deity with sacred substances > like milk. > > *Archana:* The offering of flowers or other items to the deity while > chanting their names. > > *Dhara:* A continuous stream of water or other liquids poured over the > deity. > > *Special Offerings:* The temple may offer Paal Payasam (milk pudding) and > Vilwa Mala (garlands of Bilva leaves). > > Festivals > > There are numerous festivals held at the Sree Thiruvegappura Temple from > time to time. Among them one of the most important festival, which is also > believed to be a time for healing and divine grace, is the *Oushadaseva*, > which is usually held on the 16th of Karkidakam (July-August). > > Annual festival- The temple celebrates its annual festival for eight days > in the Malayalam month of Kumbham.The Kodiyettam festival follows the > Uthrattathi asterism in Kumbham, showcasing colourful processions and > rituals. > > Theeyattu, celebrated on the first Saturday of Edavam, is a dramatic > ritual performance that captivates attendees with its spiritual fervour. > > Anayoottu, observed during the first week of Karkidakam, features a > traditional feast for elephants, while Erinjupuranpattu, spanning from > the first Sunday of Medam for 13 days, offers a unique blend of music and > devotion. > > *Vaikkathashtami and Sivarathri* are also celebrated in this temple with > grandeur. > > Offerings: > > The main offerings are Divasa pooja, Palpayasam and Sathasathayam. > Koovalamala, Nei Vilakku are also offered by devotees. > > Income > > The temple gets an amount from Guruvayur Devasthanam and Malabar Devaswom > board. This is just sufficient to do poojas. > > Temple Timings > > The temple is open in the morning 5 AM – 10AM and in the evening 5 PM up > to 8.30PM. > > About Tiruvegappura > > Thiruvegapura is a village in Ottapalam Taluka in Palakkad District. It is > on the Pattambi – Valancherry Road., 5 Kms from Valancherry. Thiruvegapura > is the Gateway of Palakkad District. > > It is a typical Valluvanadan village with beautiful landscape and > vegetation on the banks of Thutha Puzha, a tributary of Bharata Puzha. The > people are mainly Hindus and Muslims. Hindus consists of Nairs, > Nambuthiris and ambalavasi communities. *Fairly a good number of > Namboothiri Illams are there in this village. * > > World famous magician Prof. Vaazhakunnam, was a native of this village.. > > How To Reach > > By auto 5 KMs from Valan cherry. By Bus Pattambi Bus Stand, about 15 km. > By Train Shornur Railway Station, about 30 km. Nearest Railway station is > Kuttippuram > > Address and phone number > > Sankara Narayana temple, Thiruvegappura, Kerala 679304 Phone: +91 471 > 2321132 > > Administration > > The temple is managed by the Malabar Devaswom board > > *Compiled and posted by Gopalakrishnan dated 0-10-2025* > > -- > 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/5160f36d-b488-4cd0-9e8c-83c5cb8f2c7dn%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/keralaiyers/5160f36d-b488-4cd0-9e8c-83c5cb8f2c7dn%40googlegroups.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/881199707.826616.1760014445450%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/keralaiyers/881199707.826616.1760014445450%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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