Parthasarathy Temple, Mundakkayam

Hindu temple in Kerala, India
9°32′21.5″N 76°53′12.0″E / 9.539306°N 76.886667°E / 9.539306; 76.886667ArchitectureTypeTraditional Kerala styleSpecificationsTemple(s)OneElevation115.64 m (379 ft)

Sri Parthasarathy Temple is a Hindu temple located in Mundakkayam town in Kanjirappally taluk of Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is situated on the road to Kuttikkanam, about 52 km from Kottayam and 20 km from Kuttikkanam.

Deity

Lord Parthasarathy (Krishna as the charioteer of Arjuna) is the principal deity here, accompanied by sub deities like Ganapathi, Ayyappa, Nagaraja and Yakshi.

Ritual

Three poojas are held daily. The morning section starts with 'Ushspooja'. The noon section includes 'Uchapooja. 'Athazhapooja' concludes the desk section.

Festival

The annual festival is hosted in the Malayalam month of Makaram (i.e. January/February) lasting 6 days. The festivities are commenced by ceremonial flag hoisting or Kodiyettam on the first day.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Anudinam Volunteer (26 November 2013). "Kerala Vishnu Temple Festival Calendar". Anudinam.org. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  2. ^ Tourist Guide, to Kerala; Motilal (UK), Books of India (2008). Temples and Festivals. Kerala, India: Sura Books. p. 54. ISBN 978-8174781642.


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