Thriprayar Temple


Thriprayar Shree Ramaswami Temple is Hindu temple situated in Triprayar in Thrissur district of Kerala state in India. The deity is Rama, the seventh incarnation of Vishnu, with four arms bearing a conch, a discus, a bow, and a garland. The temple is situated on the bank of 'Thirupurayar' which means The Sacred River in front of Temple. Thirupurayar pronounced as 'Triprayar' during the course of time This canal later developed as Inland Water Route in end of 18th Century.Canoli Canal, which connects Kozhikode and Kodungallur. The temple deity is the presiding deity of Arattupuzha Pooram. Along with Rama, there are shrines for Shiva as Dakshinamoorthy, Ganesha, Shastha and Krishna, and there is also worship for Hanuman, Karthikeya, Chathan and Serpent gods

Story behind the origin of the temple

The Rama idol is believed to be worshipped by Shri Krishna at Dwarka. After Krishna's ascension to heaven, this idol was immersed into the sea. Years later, a fishermen found the idol while fishing.

Triprayar Ekadasi

Triprayar Ekadasi is a famous festival in central Kerala. It is celebrated in the month of "Vrischikam", on "Ekadasi," the 11th day after the full moon. This is also called "Karutha Paksha Ekadasi." Devotees say that the presence of Chathan, spirits, and evil with the deity is behind the preference for the "Karutha Paksha Ekadasi" celebration. However, Guruvayur prefers Ekadasi after the new moon. Elephants and the drum concert "Melam" make the festival famous.

Offerings

The main offerings are:Chathan Bhandaram - to get rid of evil influencesKadhina Vedi - to commemorate Hanuman's arrival after the search for Sita. Meenoottu - feeding fishes in the river. Believed to be good for asthma patients.
  • Other offerings include milk payasam, ''Chandhanam Charthal''

Nalambalam

Nalambalams are four Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Rama and his brothers respectively. Pilgrimage to these temples on the first day of the Malayalam month of Karkadakam is considered auspicious. These 4 temples are: