Poruvazhy Peruviruthy Malanada Temple- Kerala

Address

Poruvazhy Peruviruthy Malanada Temple- Poruvazhy, Kollam District, Kerala- 691552

Deity

Duryodhana

Introduction

• Temple Name: Poruvazhy Peruviruthy Malanada (commonly known as Malanada).
• Location: Edakkad Ward, Poruvazhy village, Kunnathoor Taluk, Kollam district, Kerala, India.
• Significance: Only Duryodhana Temple in South India, over 1500 years old.
• Accessibility:
  • Equidistant from Adoor (M C Road) to the northeast and Sasthamcotta to the southeast.
  • Reachable from Kayamkulam, Karunagappally on NH 47, and Kottarakkara via Puthoor or Enathu.

Puranic Significance

• Temple Structure: Lacks a deity or Sreekovil; features a raised platform (Althara or Mandapam).
• Worship Practice: Devotees use a mental process called Sankalpam to connect with the divine.
• Deity: Duryodhana is regarded as the Sankalpa Moorthy, representing a unique form of worship.
• Mythology:
  • Duryodhana searched for the Pandavas during their exile and sought water from Kaduthamsserry Kottaram.
  • He received toddy from a woman of the Kurava clan and recognized the area’s divinity.
  • He worshipped Lord Shiva on the hill, donating land to the temple for the welfare of his people.
• Temple Administration: Managed by a committee elected from seven Karas, including representatives from Kunnathoor Taluk N S S Union and S N D P Union.

Beliefs

• Asura Dosha: Belief that Lord Mahavishnu was afflicted by this dosha, requiring rituals performed by the Velan community.
• Pallippana Ritual: First recorded instance of this ritual to eliminate evil afflictions, performed every 12 years.
• Participants: Around 50 members from the Velan community and an equal number from the Purangadi community.
• Duration: The ritual lasts for 11 days and involves 18 Mahathkarmangal.

Special Features

• Gold Flag (Swarnakkodi):
  • A symbol of power and authority, made of pure gold.
  • Public darshan allowed only on auspicious days like Kodiyettu Day and Malakkuda Maholsavam Day.
  • Believed to bring goodness and prosperity to those who view it.

Festivals

• Annual Festival: Known as Malakkuda, celebrated in the second half of March.
  • Kodiyettu: Flag-hoisting ceremony on the first Friday of Meenam, marking the start of festivities.
  • Duration: Festivities last for eight days, maintaining traditional rituals.
• Rituals:
  • Oorali visits Gurukkalssery Bhagavathy Temple to invite Devi to Malanada.
  • Goddess arrives in a procession and takes her reserved seat.
• Kettukazhcha:
  • A spectacular event showcasing craftsmanship with displays of Edupu kala and Edupu kuthira.
  • The displays are paraded around the temple three times at sunset.
• Cultural Programs: Include traditional performances like Kathakali based on stories such as Nizhalkuthu.

Century/Period/Age

1000-2000 Years old

Managed By

Travancore Devaswom Board.

Nearest Bus Station

Poruvazhy

Nearest Railway Station

Sasthamkotta Station

Nearest Airport

Thiruvananthapuram

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