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Thursday, May 24, 2012

Shatrughna temple- Payyamal, Kerala

Temple of Shatrughna, the youngest brother of Lord Rama is situated at Payyamal in Kerala . The temple also forms  part of Nalambala darshanam. The temple is situated in a serene and clean village atmoshphere and the huge peepul tree in front, forms a canopy of sorts; as if holding an umbrella for the Lord here. This temple unlike other three temples Koodalmanikkam temple, Triprayar Rama temple, Lakshmana temple doesn't have a dwaja - flag post in front. This temple is just 6 Kms from the Koodalmanikkam temple in Irinajalakuda, Trichur district.

The temple was under renovation when I visited almost a year back and I have heard that work is still in progress. Those who wish to visit this temple must reach there before 9 a.m to have a good darshan or one has to visit the temple in the evening. I could capture some pictures from outside. The temple is very small  and there are no sub shrines outside.
This temple can reached from Ernakulam as well as from Trichur.


Pictures of the temple.
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30 comments:

  1. smMay 25, 2012 at 2:09 AM

    beautiful rama hanumana pics
    nice slide show

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  2. InsigniaMay 25, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Temples have Kerala have that quaint charm thats unique. Nice little temple. How are you chitra ma'am?

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  3. chitraMay 25, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Thanks SM

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  4. chitraMay 25, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Bindu, thx for the visit. Off late busy with some work.

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  5. Rahul BhatiaMay 25, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Very interesting to read and see pics of a temple dedicated to Shatrughan!

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  6. R Niranjan DasMay 25, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Nice post and a lovely temple.

    www.rajniranjandas.blogspot.com

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  7. ArtiMay 25, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Very beautiful and serene temple situated in the lap of mother nature. Never heard of Shatrughna temple anytime so this wonderful post is all the more special for me.

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  8. chitraMay 25, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    Welcome and thanks Rahul Bhatia.

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  9. chitraMay 25, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    Thanks Niranjan. Hope you would have visited this temple.

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  10. chitraMay 25, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    Arti, thanks .

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  11. BikramMay 25, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Lovely pictures , liked them alll :)

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  12. chitraMay 25, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    thanks Bikram.

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  13. Felicity Grace TerryMay 25, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    You know I always come away from your site with a sense of awe - such great photos with a text that is always interesting, I so enjoy my visits here.

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  14. chitraMay 25, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    Thanks PW.I am happy about that.

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  15. MartinaMay 25, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Would love to stroll around and explore this place! have a lovely weekend Chitra, hope all is fine!

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  16. chitraMay 26, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Martina, thank you..

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  17. AmritMay 26, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    very nice temple and well captured. Because that idiotic actor/mp, Shatrughan, the name lost its real meaning.....

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  18. StarTraciMay 26, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    That tree is stunning. I have never seen s tree like that before.

    :-)
    Traci

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  19. chitraMay 26, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    Amrit, ha...ha.
    well said..

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  20. chitraMay 26, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    Traci, thanks , have a nice weekend with your family.

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  21. chitraMay 29, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Thanks Ashok..

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  22. ShriMay 30, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    I wish they did not do the renovation; many old temples with unique architectural details get bulldozed in the zeal to 'renovate'. I see that the old roof tiles are still on. This one is also similar to the Kudalmanikkyam temple.

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  23. TeamgsquareMay 30, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Cool pictures and wonderful temple .

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  24. chitraMay 30, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Shri, They haven't made it into a concrete structure. The temple is very small and there is no comparison regarding the size or appearance.May be nalambalam of both temples are similar.

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  25. chitraMay 30, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    TGS
    thanks alot.

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  26. SridharanJune 2, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    Beautiful temple.. and beautiful snaps..!

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  27. chitraJune 2, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    thanks Sridharan.

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  28. AnonymousJuly 14, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    Star tracy. You can see lot of such tree in kerale in front of old temples. We have spiritual connection with that tree. You can see much more older tree in Irinjalakuda twon. I will post picture may be in Sep after my next visit.

    It is believed that this tree generates oxygen and absorbs lightning

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  29. Austine EtcheverryJuly 17, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    I really like your photos. I'm your newest follower.

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  30. chitraJuly 17, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    Austine Etchverry.
    Welcome and thanks a lot.

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