Complete Guide about Panachikkadu Temple, Kerala
Panachikkadu Temple, Kerala
About Panachikkadu Temple
The Dakshina (southern) Mookambi sarawathi temple is located in the panachikadu village of the Kottayam district of Kerala. Although many sarawathi temples only perform puja during Navarathri, this temple offers puja while giving visitors a “darshan” of the deity.
The creepers and the spotless spring are two things that stand out here. The creeper leaves that cover the idol are known as saraswathy leaves. Even during the hottest part of the summer, the water that runs touching the feet of the “Devi” originates from this spring. The name Saraswathy gains significance since the Devi stays on such a “Saras” (small rivulet). The spring is used to provide the water needed for poojas and other purposes. There are no wells or other water sources nearby. On the western side, there is a natural habitat made of exotic plants and their fragrant flowers that is located above the Saraswathy temple.
The creepers and the spotless spring are two things that stand out here. The creeper leaves that cover the idol are known as saraswathy leaves. Even during the hottest part of the summer, the water that runs touching the feet of the “Devi” originates from this spring. The name Saraswathy gains significance since the Devi stays on such a “Saras” (small rivulet). The spring is used to provide the water needed for poojas and other purposes. There are no wells or other water sources nearby. On the western side, there is a natural habitat made of exotic plants and their fragrant flowers that is located above the Saraswathy temple.
The “yakshi” who resides here is simultaneously meticulous and amenable to happiness. Here is also where the “brahmarakshasu” idol is installed. Despite the fact that there are yakshi shrines in other temples as well, panachikadu’s yakshi appear to have superpowers. Additionally, there are idols of sub-deities like Nagayakshi, Nagaraja, Ganapathi, Sastha, Siva, and others here.
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When we first enter the temple’s grounds, we find a “Vishnu temple.” A few metres south of the Vishnu shrine, in a natural valley, is the “Saraswathy temple,” where water is dripping and flowing around the idol. The customary sanctum sanctorum and other ostentatious features found in other temples are absent from this one. There is a rectangular structure that resembles a pond and appears to have emerged from a granite hilltop. This pond is home to exquisitely beautiful creeper vines that are lush and green. The original “idol” of Saraswathy is still there, covered by the creeper. There is an alternative idol located close to the original “devi saraswathy” idol on which all poojas are conducted.
This temple, which has a history dating back more than a thousand years, is described in detail in the “lthihyamala” of Kottarathil Sankunni. Three Brahmin families, Kizhupuram, Karunad, and Kaimukku, serve as the temple’s traditional caretakers. A devout Brahmin from the Kizhupurathillam who was sad about not having a male kid among these illams set out for Ganges to take a holy bath. He spent a few days there on the journey to Mookambika, where he offered prayers to the local deity. He once saw the devi, who gave him the advice to return to his home country. She informed him that a nampoothiri woman from Karunattillam is currently expecting two children.
He will raise one of the kids and adopt him as his own. The devotee took a bath, worshipped the devi, and then went back to his residence the following day as instructed by the devi. His palm-leaf awning had the blessing and might of Devi. When he arrived in Panachikad, the palm umbrella became rigid and immobile. Then the saintly Godman told him that the umbrella had the blessings and power of Devi. He suggested performing poojas and installing the might of Saraswathy in a temple at Panachikadu for the Brahmin. There was an idol that was lying on its own.
The Brahmin was instructed to imbue this ancient idol, which Godman had long since worshipped with magical power, with the power of the devi. Since there are no longer any Godmen with superhuman abilities, Panachikad has a substitute idol. Traditional rites and poojas are still carried out in the caretakers’ shrine today. the order of worship for Mahavishnu, Sarawati, Ganapathy, Siva, Sastha, Yakshi, and Nagaraja. The sacred water pours from Vishnu’s feet to the shrine of Saraswathyi, much like the Ganges touches his feet.
Devotees travel here from different regions of India to receive “Darshan.” People from all religions visit this location for “Vidyarambham” (the ceremony of beginning education). Except for the days of Durgashtami and Mahanavami, “Vidyarambham” is performed here every other day. From here, Saraswatha Manthram-enriched ghee is given to worshippers. The consumption of this ghee enhances children’s intelligence, which is regarded to be very excellent for both intelligence and education. Separate offerings can be presented for Saraswathy, Vishnu, Yashi, Rakshas, Shasta, Siva, and Ganapathy. Every day in the early morning, Saraswathi and Vishnu are worshipped in the form of the “Saraswatha Sooktharchana” for Saraswathi and the “Vishnu Purusha Sooktharchana” for Vishnu.
A particular “Pooja” is done on Durgashtami Day for textbooks, literary works, and “Thaliola books” of old knowledge. These books are given back to their owners on “Vijayashtami” after Pooja.
A particular “Pooja” is done on Durgashtami Day for textbooks, literary works, and “Thaliola books” of old knowledge. These books are given back to their owners on “Vijayashtami” after Pooja.
A.R.Raja Raja Varma, Ullore the famous poet, and other notable writers have come and stayed here for “bhajan,” including Karthika Thirunal RamaVarma Maharaja (Dharma Raja), Kerala Varma Vliakoi thampuran, and Karthika Thirunal RamaVarma Maharaja. According to legend, the renowned author A.R. Raja Raja Varma suffered from a childhood sickness that he overcame by the grace of the Goddess to become a famous writer and orator.
Numerous people who work in the arts, music, and literacy view this shrine as their final hope for assistance. Every day, more and more people learn about the temple. In addition to a manager, the three Brahmin families Kizhupuram, Karunad, and Kaimukku are in charge of maintaining this place and performing pooja, etc.
Numerous people who work in the arts, music, and literacy view this shrine as their final hope for assistance. Every day, more and more people learn about the temple. In addition to a manager, the three Brahmin families Kizhupuram, Karunad, and Kaimukku are in charge of maintaining this place and performing pooja, etc.
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