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Vadakkumnathan Temple - Thrissur (Kerala)
We are in highest bliss after visiting this ancient ShivaLinga temple installed by the legendary Parashurama, itβs said to be the first Shiva Temple in South India and is the first temple built by Parashurama
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Vadakkumnathan Temple - Thrissur (Kerala)
We are in highest bliss after visiting this ancient ShivaLinga temple installed by the legendary Parashurama, itβs said to be the first Shiva Temple in South India and is the first temple built by Parashurama
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Thekkinkadu Maidan surrounding the temple is the main venue of the world famous βThrissur Pooramβ
Thereβs a banyan tree in front of the western gate of the temple called as βSri Moolasthanβ, this is the place where Shiva rested with his family on his way from Kailasa
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Thereβs a banyan tree in front of the western gate of the temple called as βSri Moolasthanβ, this is the place where Shiva rested with his family on his way from Kailasa
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Legend
According to Puranas, Parashurama did 21 cycles around the earth and finally settled at Thrissur after reclaiming the land from sea by throwing his Parashu (Axe). Today this land is called as Parashurama Kshetra covering coastal parts of Kerala , Karnataka & Goa
Legend
According to Puranas, Parashurama did 21 cycles around the earth and finally settled at Thrissur after reclaiming the land from sea by throwing his Parashu (Axe). Today this land is called as Parashurama Kshetra covering coastal parts of Kerala , Karnataka & Goa
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In another lore, Parashurama went to Mount Kailasa & requested Shiva to take abode in Kerala along with Parvati & sons
On the way, Shiva stopped at a spot & disappeared. Parashurama saw a bright & radiant Shiva lingam & this spot where Shiva manifested is Sri MoolaSthana
In another lore, Parashurama went to Mount Kailasa & requested Shiva to take abode in Kerala along with Parvati & sons
On the way, Shiva stopped at a spot & disappeared. Parashurama saw a bright & radiant Shiva lingam & this spot where Shiva manifested is Sri MoolaSthana
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Adi Shankara is believed to have been born to Shivaguru and Aryamba of Kalady consequent to their prayers to lord Vadakkumnathan. The couple devoutly prayed for 41 days at the temple.
In honour of Shiva, they named their son as Shankara
Adi Shankara is believed to have been born to Shivaguru and Aryamba of Kalady consequent to their prayers to lord Vadakkumnathan. The couple devoutly prayed for 41 days at the temple.
In honour of Shiva, they named their son as Shankara
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Sakthan Thampuran
When Sakthan Thampuran, ascended the throne of Kingdom of Cochin, he changed the capital of Kingdom of Cochin from Thripunithura to Thrissur.
He later cleared the teak forest around the temple and introduced the famous Thrissur Pooram festival
Sakthan Thampuran
When Sakthan Thampuran, ascended the throne of Kingdom of Cochin, he changed the capital of Kingdom of Cochin from Thripunithura to Thrissur.
He later cleared the teak forest around the temple and introduced the famous Thrissur Pooram festival
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Main Deity
The main deity of this temple, Shiva, is worshipped in the form of a huge lingam, which is covered by a mound of ghee, formed by the daily abhishekam with ghee over the years.
A devotee looking into the sanctum can now see only a 16-foot-high mound of ghee
Main Deity
The main deity of this temple, Shiva, is worshipped in the form of a huge lingam, which is covered by a mound of ghee, formed by the daily abhishekam with ghee over the years.
A devotee looking into the sanctum can now see only a 16-foot-high mound of ghee
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Apart from Vaddakkumnathan there are shrines for
1. Parvathy,
2. Shankaranarayana
3. Sri Rama
4. Ganapathy
In the outer Prakaram,
1. Sri Gopala Krishna,
2. Nandikeswara,
3. Simhodara
4. Ayyappa,
5. Parashurama,
6. Vettikaran &
7. Guru Adi Shankaracharya
Apart from Vaddakkumnathan there are shrines for
1. Parvathy,
2. Shankaranarayana
3. Sri Rama
4. Ganapathy
In the outer Prakaram,
1. Sri Gopala Krishna,
2. Nandikeswara,
3. Simhodara
4. Ayyappa,
5. Parashurama,
6. Vettikaran &
7. Guru Adi Shankaracharya
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Miracle
Everyday about 4-5 kgs of Ghee is offered as Abhisheka by climbing up a ladder
Garbhagriha is about 40-42 deg C, yet the ghee doesnβt melt, thereβs no foul smell of the ghee which will otherwise happen in normal citcumstances & the mound is assumed to be Kailasa
Miracle
Everyday about 4-5 kgs of Ghee is offered as Abhisheka by climbing up a ladder
Garbhagriha is about 40-42 deg C, yet the ghee doesnβt melt, thereβs no foul smell of the ghee which will otherwise happen in normal citcumstances & the mound is assumed to be Kailasa
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Festivals
Thrissur Pooram is called the mother of all Poorams in Kerala. This is conducted in the Malayalam month of Medam. The deities from Parmekavu & Thiruvambady also participate
Mahashivatri & Aanayoottu (feeding of elephants) are also celebrated in great grandeur
Festivals
Thrissur Pooram is called the mother of all Poorams in Kerala. This is conducted in the Malayalam month of Medam. The deities from Parmekavu & Thiruvambady also participate
Mahashivatri & Aanayoottu (feeding of elephants) are also celebrated in great grandeur
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If you are visiting Vadakkumnathan , a visit to Paramekkavu Bhagavathy & Thiruvambady Krishna is said to complete the trip.
Vadakkumnathan is one of the finest temples of Shiva in South India & is a must for any spiritual seeker.
Kerala literally is Godβs Own Country
If you are visiting Vadakkumnathan , a visit to Paramekkavu Bhagavathy & Thiruvambady Krishna is said to complete the trip.
Vadakkumnathan is one of the finest temples of Shiva in South India & is a must for any spiritual seeker.
Kerala literally is Godβs Own Country
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