DivyaDesam– Lord Vishnu | One of the DivyaDesamVishnuSthalam |
Region | Malai Naadu |
Malai Naadu | 4thVishnuSthalam |
HISTORY:
Thirumoozhikkalam/Lakshmana
Kshetram is one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu located in Eranakulam
District, (Nedumbassery Airport) Kerala. Located about 30kms North West of
Ernakulam Railway Station is the Moozhikalathan Divya Desam in Thiru
Moozhikalam. The temple dates back to the Ramayana period and is a temple
dedicated to Lakshmana. This is one of the 108 sacred shrines of Lord Vishnu
where Lakshmana and Bharatha worshipped together. It is said that Lakshmana
built the Tower and Mandaps of the temple.
The
legend has that Lord Krishna worshipped the idols of Lord Rama, Lakshman,
Bharatha and Shatrugna at his palace in Dwaraka. The entire Dwaraka was
submerged in the ocean; but the idols were safely lingered in the hands of Sage
Vakel Kaimal. On that night Lord Krishna appeared before the Sage and instructed
him to sanctify and install these idols on the river banks of Bharathapuzha.
The idols were installed as per the instructions of Lord and these temples were
come to known as Lord Rama Temple at Triprayar, Bharatha Temple at
Irinjalakuda, Shatrugna Temple at Payamallil and Lakshmana Temple at
Eranakulam.
Lord
Rama with Goddess Sita and Lakshman lived in Chitrakoodam during their exile
from the Kingdom Ayodhya. Bharatha came to know about the painful incident of
Lord Rama’s exile and became inconsolable. He hurried to Chitrakoodam to meet
his loving brother and pleaded him to return to Ayodhya. Lakshmana who was
always vigilant stood beside Lord Rama miscalculated the unexpected arrival of
Bharatha and was mentally prepared to fight against him. Later, Lakshmana felt
guilty after witnessing the boundless affection of these two brothers, he
lamented at his thought and arrived on this sacred land to get rid of the sin.
Another
legend has that Sage Haritha underwent severe penance praying to Lord Vishnu on
this sacred land. Lord was pleased at the devotion of the Sage and appeared
before him. Sage Haritha earnestly prayed to Lord to suggest an easiest way to
attain salvation at this era of Kaliyuga. The compassionate Lord Vishnu advised
Sage that, whoever follows Varnashrama Dharma, performing their duties and
responsibilities prescribed in the sacred scriptures, whoever follows righteous
life and engages in the self-less worship of Lord would attain Salvation.
Further, Lord Vishnu described the essence of Veda and Vendanga (Sri Suktham)
to Sage Haritha on this sacred place.
TEMPLE INFORMATION:
|
Moolavar |
Sri Moozhikkalathan |
|
Ambal |
Sri Maduraveni Nachiyar |
|
Theertham |
Sanga Theertham |
Praying here gives
prosperity, wealth, new business and education.
Besides special pujas
and abisheks to Lord in all Tiruvonam star days of the year, Chithirai
Tiruvonam (April-May) Aarattu festival is celebrated grandly with a flag
hoisting ten days earlier. In Kerala, as Aadi month (July-August) is considered
as Ramayana month, devotee crowd is huge in the temple during this month.
HOW
TO REACH:
This
is about 32kms from Ernakulam Junction.Will take about 1 hour by car/auto.
There are buses from Alwaye(Aluva) to this temple. One can also get down at
Alwaye Railway Station to reach this Divya Desam.
TEMPLE
ADDRESS:
Sri Lakshmana Perumal
Temple,
Tirumoozhikalam,
Ernakulam ,
Kerala.
LOCATION:
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