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KARANAYIL
MADOM
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Prathishta: Vishnu
Maya
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Dist: Thrissur
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Festival:
Thiravellattu Maholsavam, the main festival, is celebrated with pomp
and fanfare. During the festival, the idol of the lord is adorned with
colourful garlands and taken out in a spectacular procession. People
carrying different musical instruments take part in the procession.
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Description:
Karanayil
Madom is a famous temple located in a beautiful village called Ettumana
in Thrissur District. Dedicated to Vishnumaya Chathan Swami, the temple
is noted for its religious rites and pujas. Kovinda Muthappa, son of
Keshunni Vaidyar, Karanayil Madom had meditated for years and years and
he was granted the vision of Chathan Swami, in the form of a supreme
brilliance, as an embodiment of spiritual strength and valour, believed
to protect this world from all the calamities and disasters of Kaliyuga.
The belief is that the Hindu trinity Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva sent this
power to the earth. Due to his closeness to Mahavishnu, he is called
as Vishnu Maya, as he was born in the woods he is called Chathan. Kovindamuthappa
is venered as the teacher and guide of Karanayil Madom.
People from different parts of India visit this place in the hope of
finding a solution for problems like mental disorders, failure in business,
profession, and other problems related to their day to day life.
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V Padmanaban Swami, hailing from the family line of Kovindamuthappa,
is the chief of Karanayil Madom now.
The
temple has deities of Devi Bhuvaneswari, Nagarakshas and Brahmarakshas.
Apart from this, the temple houses the images of about three hundred
and ninety Kuttichathans. Kukshikalpa, the holy shrine of Kovindamuthappa,
is another attraction in this temple.
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Thanthri:
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Trustee:
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Address:
Karuvannur PO
Ettumana
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Route: Cochin
International Airport is the nearest airport, 78 km away from the
town of Thrissur. Thrissur Railway Station is the nearest railway
station. To reach this place, buses are available from Thrissur bus
stand through Kodungallur, Irinjalakuda and Urakam.
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