Triprayar Sri Rama Swami Temple – Kerala

Address

Triprayar Sri Rama Swami Temple – Temple Road, Valapad PO, Thrissur District, Triprayar, Kerala 680567 Phone: 0487 239 1375

Deity

Sri Ramaswami Amman: Sri Devi, Bhu devi

Introduction

• Location: Thriprayar Sri Ramaswami Temple is situated in Triprayar, Thrissur district, Kerala.
• Main Deity: Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, depicted with four arms holding a conch, disc, bow, and garland.
• Temple Setting: Located on the bank of the river Theevra.
• Significance: Presiding deity of the famous Arattupuzha Pooram festival.
• Historical Belief: The idol was once worshipped by Lord Krishna in Dwarka.
• Additional Shrines: The temple also houses shrines of Lord Shiva as Dakshinamoorthy, Lord Ganesha, Lord Sastha, and Lord Krishna.
• Nalambalam Tradition: This temple is part of the “Nalambalams” (four temples) dedicated to the four sons of King Dasharatha.

Puranic Significance

• Triprayar Thevar: The deity is known as Triprayarappan or Triprayar Thevar.
• Origin of Idol: The idol was originally worshipped by Lord Krishna and was later discovered by fishermen after being immersed in the sea. The local ruler Vakkayil Kaimal built the temple to enshrine the idol.
• Unique Aspects: The idol embodies a Chaturbhuja (four-armed) form with Vaishnava and Shaiva elements due to Lord Rama’s battle with Khara, earning him the name Khara Samhara Moorthy.
• Trimoorthi Manifestation: The garland in Rama’s hand suggests aspects of Brahma, making the deity a manifestation of the Trimoorthis (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva).
• Shiva Aspect: The deity also has aspects of Lord Shiva, believed to provide relief from evil spirits like Chathan.
• Panchaloha Covering: The original stone idol is now covered with a Panchaloha (five-metal) raiment due to wear.

Special Features

• Wood Carvings: The temple is known for its exquisite wood carvings.
• Sreekovil Design: The sanctum (Sreekovil) is circular, with a conical copper-covered roof topped with a golden Thazhikakkudam.
• Sculptural Depictions: Ramayana scenes are carved into the circular sanctum, adding artistic depth.
• Mural Paintings: The temple walls are adorned with beautiful mural paintings.
• Namaskara Mandapa: The copper-plated Namaskara Mandapa has 24 wooden panels with Navagraha carvings.

Festivals

• Ekadasi Festival: Celebrated in the Malayalam month of Vrischikam (November-December), with Lord Rama taken in a grand procession with 21 elephants.
• Arattupuzha Pooram: Triprayar Thevar is the presiding deity of the Arattupuzha Pooram held in Arattupuzha, with 23 deities from various temples participating in this Devamela.
• Festival Season: The seven-day Pooram festival takes place in the month of Meenam (March-April).

Century/Period/Age

1000-2000 Years old

Managed By

Travancore Devaswom Board.

Nearest Bus Station

Triprayar

Nearest Railway Station

Thrissur

Nearest Airport

Kochi

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