Thiruvithuvakkodu Sri Uyyavandha Perumal Temple, Kerala

Address

Thiruvithuvakkodu Sri Uyyavanthaperumal Temple, Thiruvithuvakkodu- 679 303 (Thiruvichchikodu), Palakkad District, State of Kerala

Deity

Uyyavanda Perumal, Amman: Padma Nachiyar

Introduction

• Location: Situated on the banks of the Bharathapuzha River, where ten rivers join. Known as a place to pay homage to Pitras.
• Deity: Perumal stands on the south side and blesses Golam. The temple’s source plane is a philosophical one.
• Puranic Significance:
  • Panchapandis: During their exile, the Panchapandis visited South India and stayed on the banks of the Neela River. They built temples and idols for daily worship.
  • Arjuna: Erected the statue of Lord Vishnu, which is considered the headquarters.
  • Separate sanctum sanctorums were consecrated for Dharmar, Nakula Sakadevar, and Perumal.
  • Other shrines: Ganapati, Tetsinamoorthy, Shasta, Nagar, and Bhagwati Devi.
  • Kasi Vishwanathare: A sage from the region visited Kasi, and during his return, a Shiva Lingam appeared at the site after he placed his umbrella on it. This is associated with Kasi Vishwanathare.
  • Ithalam is an example of Vegan-Vaishnava unity in Kerala and is known as the ‘Five-headed Murti site’.
• Beliefs:
  • People from Kerala regularly visit the temple, light a lamp for Perumal, and worship Tulsi.
• Special Features:
  • This is the 67th Divya Desam out of the 108 Divya Desams, having received the Mangalasasana of Perumal.
  • The majority of the people in the area speak Tamil.
  • Beautiful sculptures on the temple walls depict Arjuna doing penance and scenes of Krishna Leela.
• Festivals:
  • Vaikunda Ekadasi
  • Thiruvonam

Century/Period/Age

1000-2000 years old

Managed By

Travancore Devasthanam Board

Nearest Bus Station

Thiruvithuvakkodu

Nearest Railway Station

Ernakulam

Nearest Airport

Kochi

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