Temple details

Alathiyoor Hanuman Kavu Temple

History

From times immemorial, the bountiful grace and blessings of Sree Alathiyoor Hanuman have been invoked, and experienced by millions of devotees all around the world. It is believed that the Alathiyoor Perumthrikkovil (Hanuman Kavu) Temple was erected and consecrated by Sage Vasishta, who is prominent among the Saptharshis, some 3000 years ago. The temple is located in a serene and idyllic place called Poilissery (Alathiyoor) about 7 km from Tirur railway station, in Malappuram District in Kerala. In this temple complex, there are separate stand-alone Sreekovils for Sree Rama, the Presiding Deity, Sree Hanuman, Lakshmana, Ganapathi, Mahavishnu, Bagavathi and Ayyappa. more Here, Sree Rama is visualized as the Maryada-Purushothaman. He is separated from his beloved consort, Sita, by the mighty Ravana who has abducted her to Lanka. Hanuman, now only has to cross the vast and formidable sea that separates Lanka from the main land. Thirty-three crore Gods have gathered to witness this significant act. It is an act in which the Avatar-Purush Sree Rama seeks the assistance of his devotee, Hanuman. All the Gods bestow Hanuman with their enormous strength, so that he succeeds in his mission. For Hanuman, this is a very significant moment and hence, his pre-eminence, at Aalathiyoor. The temple of Sree Hanuman is adjacent to the main temple of Sree Rama. Sree Hanuman stands leaning a little towards the left, to hear his master’s words. Sree Raman is confiding in Hanuman the cue-word (Abhignana Vaakayam) that would enable him to gain the confidence of Sita. Hanuman has a mace in his hand. Devotees of Hanuman throng to this temple to make their wishes and be heard by the mighty Hanuman. The daily Pooja rituals, offerings by devotees, and the spectacular annual Temple festival all are held in honour of the Presiding Deity, Sree Rama. However, the devotees refer to this temple,as the Hanuman Kavu Temple. And, in a way, it symbolizes the triumph of the supreme strength of Devotion of Sree Hanuman as an ideal, which overshadows the presiding deity, Lord Sree Rama. Sree Hanuman of Alathiyoor is a darling-guardian of children; besides, he eliminates all mental agonies of his devotees and fulfils their desires. There is a platform to commemorate Sree Hanuman’s mighty leap to Lanka over the sea. There is a long granite stone at one end of this platform and it symbolizes the sea. Devotees come running and leap over this long stone. By doing this, auspicious result is expected especially for the better health and life of children. The favourite offering of Sree Hanuman is Wet Avil (Pothi Avil) and another important offering is Kadali Plantain. Long ago, the Alathiyoor Grama Namboothiri was in possession of this Temple. Afterwards it was taken over by Vettath Raja. A little later, the Zamorin Raja of Kozhikode took over the management of this temple. Presently, the temple continues to be administered by His Highness Zamorin Raja of Calicut. As per astrological calculations made on 29, 30 and 31 of January 2001 by famous astrologers Manappuzha Raman Namboodiri, Parappanangadi Unnikrishna Panikkar and Tanur Preman Panikkar, it was evidently seen that the Sanctum Sanctorum of the temple has been considerably damaged and should be renovated as early as possible. Initial activities for renovation have been commenced. Well known architects such as Vezhaparambu Brahmadathan Namboothiri and Kanippayur Unni Namboothiri were invited and plan and estimate for renovation were made ready. It is estimated that the total amount for renovation will exceed Rs. 95 lakhs. Moreover, before the demolition of the Sanctum Sanctorum and after the completion of renovation two different ceremonies (Kalasam) for the purification of the idol will have been conducted. Expenditure for conducting these ceremonies itself will cost Rs. 15 lakhs. With the permission of the Trustee of the Devaswom, His Highness Zamorin Raja of Calicut, a Committee for undertaking the Renovation work has been constituted, members of which included of the employees of the Devaswom and other prominent devotees.

Poojas

Adima അടിമ ₹50
Arippara അരിപ്പറ ₹450
Avil Para അവിൽ പറ ₹300

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