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Monday, August 22, 2011

Aranmulla Parthasarathy temple- Kerala

Happy Janmashtami greetings to all . 
Befitting the occasion, I am taking you to the famous Aramulla Parthasarathy temple in Kerala near Chengannur which is on the banks of river Pampa. Aramulla is declared as a heritage village.It is famous for its snake boat race and the Tiruvabharanam procession for Sabarimala temple halts at this temple. Aramulla mirrors are also famous as it is cast with a special metal.
The temple of Parathasarathy, the divine charioteer  is situated in a calm and salubrious atmosphere totally away from the dust and din of the city. The temple is on a higher elevation and a flight of steps leads one to the temple. There are towers  on  four sides of the temple and on Northern side we see river Pampa where the famous Vallom kali  ( snake boat race) starts during Onam, the famous harvest festival of Kerala. This year, Onam falls in September  and those who are interested to see this colourful snake boat race can head towards Aranmulla.There is an intersting legend connected with the Aranmulla boat race . read it here.
Have a 360 degree virtual tour of the temple click here.

The Lord here,  Parathasarathy is Krishna, gives Vishwaroopa darshanam to His devotees as He appeared to Arjuna after the famous Gitopadesham. The temple sanctum is circular in shape with typical Kerala architecture . The idol here is believed to be consecrated  by Arjuna . There are 4 more temples of Vishnu which comes under the 108 divadesams consecrated by the other 4 Pandava brothers, in Kerala. I will be posting about all those one by one. These temples are in the nearby villages and devotees make it a point to visit all of them on the same day.

Just outside the sanctum on the Northen side we find the idol Nirmalyadhari Vikshasenar, 
There is a subshrine for Balabadra, in outer circumambulatory path. 
How to reach:
Nearest rail station is Chengannur. Aramulla temple is 9 Kms from this town.  Nearest airport is at Trivandrum .  
A diversion at Kulanada on NH would take one to this temple.

   My friend Asha has written  an interesting  post on  Uriyadi Varagur temple about the Janmashtami celebrations. Shall be visiting the temple soon and would bring you pictures in the near future.

 To read about Parthasarathy temple of Chennai ,on 'My Pilgrimage' click here.

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51 comments:

  1. R. RameshAugust 22, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    awesome asusual..chitra..now u can compile this as a book na..it will be wellreceived i am sure...wonderful work yar...

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  2. AmritAugust 22, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Very well written Chitra. Thanks. This link was not working in the morning otherwise I would have been the first.

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  3. chitraAugust 22, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Rameshji, thanks for the suggestion. I don't know how many people would receive this when it gets printed. when all the information is available at one click , will anyone go for books?. I doubt.

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  4. chitraAugust 22, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    A, thanks a lot .I am happy, you find my blog interesting enough to come and post your comments first:).

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  5. aipiAugust 23, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    Very nice pictures of a divine temple!
    USMasala

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  6. KParthasarathiAugust 23, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    This is one of the best posts.The 360 degrees view is breathtaking and gave a feel of having been there.The accompanying nadswaram music of nada thanumanisam adds to the divine spirit.The post is very apt at a time when Janmashtami is celebrated.Kerala houses such great temples keeoing their pristine purity and divinity.Thanks a bunch,Chitra

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  7. SridharanAugust 23, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Beautiful temple and some fantastic pictures. Needless to say that the panorama is breathtaking.. As always, I love the river bank..!

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  8. chitraAugust 23, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Aipi, thanks.Divine indeed!!

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  9. chitraAugust 23, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    KP,
    The panorama virtual tour is fabulous is it not?. That's why I decided to included it.Really better than still pictures. Gives a feeling of being there.

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  10. ECAugust 23, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I havent been to much temples in Kerala..its so different compared to the ones in Tamilnadu..that reminds me that I should plan a trip to the temples in Kerala soon..thanks for sharing the beautiful pics

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  11. chitraAugust 23, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Sridharan,
    Thanks .It is one among the most famous 5 Krishna temples in Kerala.

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  12. chitraAugust 23, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    EC, Of course you must visit Kerala temples. They are so different in architecture, Pooja sampradaya, in the upkeep of purity and adherence to their dress codes. There are about 10 divyadesams of Vishnu in Kerala. You can plan a visit.

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  13. Anuradha ShankarAugust 23, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Nice one, as usual, chitra..... would love to see pics of the varahur uriyadi.. cant see myself going there anytime soon :(

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  14. chitraAugust 23, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Anu, shall be making a visit around Nov. when the weather becomes a bit cool.... Never knew abt.the temple till I read Asha's post.

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  15. AswathiBabuAugust 23, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Chitra
    Its so nice to see yr pictures
    You may be heard about the famous 'Vallasadya' at this temple. Pls see my post
    http://aswathikasimadom.blogspot.com/2010/09/vallasadya-at-aaranmula-parthasarathy.html

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  16. chitraAugust 23, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Aswathy
    I have heard about vallasadya. That is a long story and I have provided links for the same.Shall read yours too.

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  17. AshaAugust 23, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    OH, what a visual treat this temple is. The virtual tour you give us will earn you a lot of 'Punyam, btw , i second ramesh's suggestion. the photos and description would make a beautiful book. Like me there would be many who would love to adorn their centre table with such beautiful books.

    Yes, please visit vargur and make a post. only you can do justice with your photos.

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  18. InsigniaAugust 23, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    I liked the temple vicinity. Temples in Kerala are so different from TN. Quaint and serene

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  19. chitraAugust 23, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Asha, thanks. May be when the right time it would happen. I will leave everything in almighty's hands.

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  20. chitraAugust 23, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Insignia, 100 percent true.Kerala temples are different.

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  21. chitraAugust 23, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Asha , the virtual tour is an external link, not created by me. I found it attractive and hence shared it here.

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  22. ArtiAugust 23, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Beautiful post Chitra, love your blog! The pics capture the heart, the Temple story is very divine indeed...
    Happy Janmasthami to you and your family:)

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  23. Felicity Grace TerryAugust 23, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Thanks not only for an interesting post Chitra but also all those links ... I'm away to visit Asha now.

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  24. chitraAugust 24, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Arti,thanks a lot. I was also looking at the pictures after a long time...they have come out well .It was a clear day. hence they are appealing.

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  25. chitraAugust 24, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    PW,
    Happy you could a get some more interesting facts through those links.

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  26. smAugust 26, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    well written
    Happy Janmashtami

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  27. chitraAugust 26, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Thanks Agam. Shall read your posts too.
    sm, thanks Happy Janmasthami to you also..

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  28. P.N. SubramanianAugust 26, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Wonderful ost indeed!. I find that the Balipeetham is housed in a small mandapam. Incidentally would you enlighten me about these Balipeethams. Why they are named as such.

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  29. The Chair SpeaksAugust 26, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Have not visited Aramulla Parthasarathy temple in Kerala. Thanks for showing the pictures.

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  30. chitraAugust 26, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    PN Subramanian,
    Balipeetams are sacrificial altars where offerings are made to guardian deities of the temple. We also find smaller balipeetams all around the temple and offerings of cooked rice and water is made at the balipeetam everyday to appease them. In earlier days, I think animals were sacrificed at balipeetams as bali stands for sacrifce....

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  31. chitraAugust 26, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    The chair speaks,
    I am happy you liked the post.

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  32. ജയരാജ്‌മുരുക്കുംപുഴAugust 27, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    beautiful pictures and narration...... congradulations.....

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  33. Rakesh KumarAugust 27, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Liked your blog very much.
    I am thankful to your this well written post showing fantastic pictures of the temple.
    Very good effort,Chitra ji.

    If you like Hindi blogs,please visit mine also.
    Would request to present your views on 'devotion'
    and 'Shiv-ling'.

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  34. chitraAugust 28, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Jayaraj, thanks.

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  35. chitraAugust 28, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Rakesh Kumar,
    Thanks for the visit and the comment. shall check your blog too.

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  36. R. RameshAugust 30, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    chitraji..ungaluku oru chocolate illai..pathu tharalam....eppo varango dubai? :) cheers

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  37. V GopalanAugust 30, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Hi Chitra,
    This is a wonderful post. Superb pictures, especially the Panoramic view!Brilliant work!

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  38. Oh my Dior!August 31, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    Divine temple really peaceful place!!

    http://www.ohmydior.org/

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  39. chitraSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Gopalan,
    Thank you so much.
    OMD,
    thank you so much.

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  40. UrmiSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    All the temples in South India are very beautiful and unique. Wonderful post.
    Wish you and your family a very happy Vinayaka Chaturthi.

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  41. chitraSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Babli, thanks.

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  42. R. RameshSeptember 4, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    :)

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  43. Oh my Dior!September 5, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Hope one day my eyes see what your eyes are seeing beautiful places!

    http://www.ohmydior.org/

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  44. chitraSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Ramesh, thanks for dropping by. Son is home...busy days...

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  45. chitraSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    OMD, thanks. I hope your wish comes true..

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  46. Oh my Dior!September 7, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    hope you are having a beautiful week!

    http://www.ohmydior.org/

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  47. MartinaSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Hi Chitra, long tome no see - and such a gorgeous slideshow you've made again! I missed visiting India with you! Happy week!

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  48. ?September 17, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    Missed so many posts durign the past 3 months; loved the pictures in this post.

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  49. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    nice one

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  50. chitraOctober 1, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    ?
    thanks .Try to visit whenever you can.

    Krishna,thanks

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  51. harivilluFebruary 19, 2012 at 12:29 AM

    its simply superb narrated...


    www.mp3musiQworld.com

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