Kerala has always been a sacred land of gods
and goddesses. Throughout the ages, men and women, kings and emperors, saints
and sages, have worshipped God not only as the omnipotent and absolute one, but
also as the one with diverse manifestations, names, forms, and divine
attributes. SRI MUTHUMARI AMMAN DEVASTHANAM was constructed by the Tamil
Viswakarmajar community atPazhaya Palatheruvil (Thaliyal Road) near Karamana in
Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala. The place is adorned with a variety of
cultural heritages, natural beauty, and the sanctity of the Karamana River, which
originates from the Agasthya Hill, where the great sage Agasthya meditated. It
was also a prominent center for
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commodity trades, jewelry businesses, and
construction works in the past.The native people from neighboring states have
contributed to the cultural diversity of the region, enriching it with the
traditions of different castes such as Tamil Viswakarmajar, Brahmins, Vanikavaishyar,
24 Manna Telugu Chettiyar, Naykkar, and others. Each of these castes has their
own temples as well. The old temple of SRI MUTHUMARI AMMAN DEVASTHANAM has a
long history that can be traced back to the golden chapters of THIRUVITHAMCORE.
The distinguished Shilpies (Viswakarmas) were invited by the then Maharaja of
Travancore to carry out the construction work at the Ananda Padmanabha Swami Temple.
These Viswakarmas resided in Karamana and, in reverence to their own deity,
built small temples in the vicinity. SRI MUTHUMARI AMMAN DEVASTHANAM is one of
the most ancient and prominent among these temples. Numerous stories and
miracles about the temple have been passed down through generations.