About Thiruvairanikulam Sree Mahadeva Temple
Thiruvairanikkulam
Sree Parvathi Devi's Nadathurappu Mahothsavam.
Thiruvairanikulam is also known as the Sabarimala of women.
Route Map / Location of Thiruvairanikulam Temple
Thiruvairanikulam History
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Seeing one of the Brahmins desiring to visit the Mahadeva Temple, Akvoor Chathan made a boat of granite and used it to transport the Brahmin to the temple. Years went by and the Brahmin grew old. One day, after his prayers at the temple, he cried to Mahadeva: "Oh my Lord! I have grown too old to come and see you. What shall I do now?" Soon he started his way back home. He lifted his Olakuda (an umbrella made of palm leaf), and found it heavier than it really was, and he told Akavoor Chathan about this experience. But Akavoor did not speak a word. Tavelling on the boat, Brahmin had the call of nature. Akavoor Chathan immediately moved the boat to a nearby land. Then he took his umbrella and to his surprise it seemed very light now. Still Akavoor Asked the Brahmin not to worry about it. After reaching the Manakkal land, the Brahmin got out of it and Akavoor Chathan overturned the boat and it rested in the mud. Even today one see a granite stone there lying upside down. It came to be known as Chathan Stone. |
The place mentioned above is where the Thiruvairanikkulam Temple is situated. Earlier it used to be a forest, Pulaya women (women of low caste) used to go there to cleanse the forest. Once, one of the women happened to use the granite stone to sharpen her sickle. All on a sudden, blood started flowing out of the stone and this Pulaya woman lost her mental balance and ran amok. It is said that she ran nearly three kilometers in a frenzy. All the land through which she ran was handed over to the temple authorities by the respective owners. The area is called Varanattu Madam. During the temple festival the poojas are first performed here. The main Irakki pooja is offered only at the temple and in this place. Nowhere else is this pooja offered. This indicates the concern Lord Mahadeva has for Varanattu Madam.
Soon Akavoor Chathan narrated the incident to the Brahmin. It was indeed Airanikulathappan who had appeared in the form of a stone. And as Lord Mahadeva came from Airanikkulathappan, this temple came to be known as Thiruvairanikkulathappan. Once it was known that both the gods were one and the same, the temple was built and the deity was installed.
The deity installation was done by Punalloor Brahmin. But the two families never used to visit the other family temple. As per this legend, Akavoor Manakkal Brahmin and Akavoor Chathan are considered to be behind the temple formation.
When the Brahmin put the umbrella down, Lord Mahadeva who was sitting on the top of it, stepped down and traveled underground to reach first the well and then made for the place where he appeared as Swayambhoo (self born). This is the main reason why we see a relationship between Mahadeva and the well. It is believed that if the holiness of the well is defiled, Mahadeva too is defiled by such an act. To the south of the temple well, one can see a cave that is believed to be the way by which Mahadeva appeared. The Arattu is also done on the shore of the river where Mahadeva stepped down from the umbrella.
Legend associated with Goddess Parvathi's Sreekovil
Sree Parvathy Devi's Nada Thurappu Mahothsavam
Formerly it was believed that Goddess Parvathi used to prepare food for Lord Mahadeva in the Thidappilli (temple kitchen) when no one was permitted to be in the kitchen. However, once one of the Brahmins belonging to the Uranmakkar (people who have a right on the temple) set out to find out the secret.
Seeing the Goddess in her full attire, he shouted out: "Devi Amma, Devi Jagadambika". Goddess Parvathi saw him and grew angry with him. She said, "As you have deviated from your usual ways of carrying out the rituals, I am leaving". The Brahmin could not stand it. He cried out and implored the Goddess for mercy. The Goddess said, "From now on, I will make my presence felt only from the twelve days beginning from the Thiruvathira nakshathram in the month of Dhanu, Lord Mahadeva's birthday. And the devotees who see me one of these days will be blessed".
It is on this legendary epistle, that the Sreekovil of Goddess Parvathi remains closed. Unlike in other temples the deity is not given Jalabhishekam (a form of pooja in which water is poured over the Idol). Only turmeric powder is used instead of water.
Offerings / Vazhipadu of Thiruvairanikulam Temple
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Till 1936-37, the poojas at the temple were offered by the heirs of Ponnallur Manakal Namboodiries. Later when there were no male heirs to this family, the pooja was taken over by Kunnath West Bhattathiris. From 1990 August 9 - August 14 Ashtabhakalasham was carried out under the Thantri Vishnu Bhattathiri as the chief priest, and under the guidance of Akavoor Manakal and with the help of Uranmakkar and the public. By 20 February 1997, the cleansing ceremony, remedial measures and renewal work had begun under the Thantri Kaaimooka Raman Adathiripaadu. This was in view of the Ashtamagala Prashnam. The temple festival which had long been delayed and neglected was brought back to life along with remedial poojas during February 28 - March 07 in the year 1998. This indeed was a new beginning. Deva Prashnam (a form of astrology by which the pleasure and displeasure of Gods are known) revealed that the devotees were once given Kanjivizhinju (Neivedyam) during Arattu days, and this would wash off all kinds of ill health. Nowadays the temple witness long queues for this Prasadam. During Ashtamirohini (Lord Krishna's birthday) 8 days of festival are carried out, including Bhagava Sapthaham which is reciting the life story of Krishna. Various other festivals like Pradishta Divasam (day of deity installation) during the month of Midhuna (Punartham star), Mandala festival (Lord Ayyappa festival from the Malayalam month of Vrischikam 1 - Dhanu 11), Vishu kani (festival related to Lord Vishnu during the Malayalam month of Medam 1), Naaga Pradishta (related to Naaga (serpent) installation during the Malayalam month of Ayilyam) and pooja related to Navarathri (this is auspicious day, when the books are kept for pooja) are done. |
Udayasthamana Pooja
Bhagyasuktham Pushpanjali
One days Pooja on the time of festival
Ayursuktham Pushpanjali
One days Pooja
Srividhyamanthram Pushpanjali
1000 Pot Dhara
Ikyamathyam Pushpanjali
101 Pot Dhara
Akhoramantharam Pushpanjali
Dhara
Ganapathy Homam
Sri Rudtram Dhara
Maha Ganapathy Homam
Umamaheswara Pooja
Ganapathyku Ottappam
Mrithyunjaya Homam
Niramala
Pinvilakku
Enna (oil)
Chuttuvilakku
Neyyu (ghee)
Chuttuvilakku inner portion
Ellu Para
Holy garments for Devi
Manjal Para
Thali
Nel Para
Pattu
Ari Para
Pudava
Poo Para
Inapudava
Malar Para
Manjalpodi (Turmerind Powder)
Sangabhishegam
Valkannadi
Vellanevedyam
Thottil
Sangabhishegam
Mrithyunjaya Pushpanjali
Kuttu Payasam
Swayamvara Pushpanjali
Katum Payasam
Purushasuktham Pushpanjali
Ghee Payasam
Thrumathuram
Milk Payasam
Rekshasinu Nevedyam
Pizhiju Payasam
Sarpathinu Nevedyam
Karuka Homama
Kuvala Mala
Bhagavath Seva
Karuka Mala
Vehicle Pooja
Poo Mala
Vehicle Pooja 2, 3 wheeler
Choroonu
Vavu Pooja
Thulabharam
Aravana 200 ml
Thirumuham
Allroopam
Muzhukappu
Wedding
Kettunera
Charthiya Pattu
Kal kazhukichuttu
Charthiya Pudava
Pradosha Pooja
Aval Nevedyam
Ellu Kizhi
Thiruvairanikkulam Mahadeva Trust is a society to govern the temple was formed with the public support. This saw drastic medernisation process and the temple were well ahead in its development. Further during May 1991, the established governing body and the Manas decided to hand over the rights and duties to a trust, known as the THIRUVAIRANIKKULAM MAHADEVA TRUST ( This trust is exempted under section 80.G of I.T. act ). The members consisted of the Manas and the former governing body.
The trust is also looking forward to building decorative towers and making staying facilities for devotees, and various other amenities. This, we believe, is possible only through the unstinting support of the public and devotees.
Administration Of Thiruvairanikulam Mahadeva Temple
Thiruvairanikkulam Mahadeva Trust is a society to govern the temple was formed with the public support. This saw drastic medernisation process and the temple were well ahead in its development. Further during May 1991, the established governing body and the Manas decided to hand over the rights and duties to a trust, known as the THIRUVAIRANIKKULAM MAHADEVA TRUST ( This trust is exempted under section 80.G of I.T. act ). The members consisted of the Manas and the former governing body.
The trust is also looking forward to building decorative towers and making staying facilities for devotees, and various other amenities. This, we believe, is possible only through the unstinting support of the public and devotees.
Thiruvairanikkulam Mahadeva Trust is a society to govern the temple was formed with the public support. This saw drastic medernisation process and the temple were well ahead in its development. Further during May 1991, the established governing body and the Manas decided to hand over the rights and duties to a trust, known as the THIRUVAIRANIKKULAM MAHADEVA TRUST. The members consisted of the Manas and the former governing body.
Kerala Varma Upper Primary Sanskrit School and the Primary School
Kerala Varma Upper Primary Sanskrit School and the Primary School, previously controlled by the Akavoor Mana was taken over by the trust and is successfully managed. Contact Address of Thiruvairanikulam Temple
Thiruvairanikkulam Mahadeva Temple Vellarappilly South Sreemoolanagaram, Aluva, Kerala Pin- 683580
Thiruvairanikulam Temple's Phone:
0484 - 2600182, 2601182
Thiruvairanikulam Temple's Official Website:
Email : thiruvairanikkulamtemple@gmail.com
