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THIRUNAVAY
MUKUNDAN
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Prathishta: Nava
Mukundan
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Dist: Malapuram
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Thaluk: Thirur
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Panchayath: Thirunavay
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Festival:
The ten-day annual festival which begins with Kodiyettam is a major draw.
The festival concludes with Aarattu. The last three days of the festival
are regarded as the most auspicious days. Classical art forms such as
Krishnattam, Kathakali, Mohiniyattam are conducted during the festival
nights.
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Importance
/ Main offerings:
Palpayasam, Ghee lamp & Lotus chain are the main offerings.
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Description:
Founded
by Sankaracharya & 9 other Rishies. Thirunavaya Temple, also known
as Thirunavaya Navamukunda Temple, is a famous shrine located at Thirunavaya,
about 8 km south of Tirur, in Malappuram District. It is a famous pilgrim
center situated near Ponnani, on the banks of Bharathapuzha River - the
second largest river in Kerala. This ancient temple, dating back to the
13th -14th century, enshrines Navamukunda (Lord Vishnu) as the presiding
deity. The deity is portrayed only from above the knee, the rest of the
image is concealed within the ground.
The temple has sub shrines dedicated to Lord Ganesh and Goddess Bhagawathi.
There is a separate shrine for Malarmangai Nachiyar unlike the other
Divya Desams in Kerala.
The
base of the temple is built of stone, while the superstructure
above is of laterite, stucco and timberwork. The temple is considered
an outstanding example of the typical Kerala style of architecture.
It is said
that two of the Tamil Alwars - Shri Namm Alwar and Shri Thirumangai
Alwar - have sung of this temple.
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Thanthri: Kalpuzha
illam
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Trustee: H.
R. & C. E.
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Address:
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Any
other information:
A lot of people come here to do "BALI" karmas & death
anniverseries.
Amaavasi
in the months of Karkitakam, Kumbham & Thulam is famous.
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Photo:
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Route: 7
Kms from Kuttipuram (NH-17). Tirunnavaya Railway Station, on the
Kuttipuram-Kozhikode rail route, is the nearest railhead (2 km).
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