SHREE RAMASWAMI TEMPLE

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Context

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed darshan and puja at Shree Ramaswami Temple in Thriprayar, Kerala.

Details

Location and Deity

• Situated in Triprayar, Thrissur district, Kerala, India.
• Presiding deity: Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Vishnu.
• Idol with four arms, bearing a conch, a discus, a bow, and a garland.

Associated Shrines

• Other shrines include Shiva as Dakshinamoorthy, Ganesha, Shastha, and Krishna.
• Worship for Hanuman and Chathan enhances the spiritual ambiance.

Historical and Cultural Significance

• Chief deity of the Arattupuzha Pooram, contributing to the cultural tapestry.
• Idol believed to be worshipped by Krishna in Dvaraka, adding historical importance.
• First of the four temples dedicated to the sons of King Dasharatha – part of the Nalambalam pilgrimage.

Location and Waterways

• Situated on the bank of the Karuvannur river (Theevra river in Thriprayar).
• Part of the Canoli Canal, connecting Kozhikode and Kodungallur.

Annual Festival - Sethubandhan

• Celebrated annually on "Thiruvonam" day in the Malayalam month "Kanni" (October – November).
• Commemorates Sethubandhan (Rama Setu) in memory of the bridge-building incident.

Ownership and Administration

• Originally owned by three Nambudiri families - Cheloor Mana, Janappilly Mana, and Punnappilly Mana.
• Currently administered by the Cochin Devaswom Board.
• Heads of the three families serve as Ooralans, participating in rituals and festivals.

Literary Connection

• Associated with the poet Sarala Das, the "Adikavi" in Odia literature.
• Known for his literary masterpiece "Utkala Bhagavata."

Pilgrimage Importance

• Worship at Thriprayar temple, along with other Nalambalams, considered auspicious during a specific day in the Malayalam month of Karkadakam.