Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple, Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Parthasarathy Temple is a
Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Aranmula in Pathanamthitta
District of Kerala, India. Constructed
in the Kerala style of architecture, the temple is glorified in
the Nalayira Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Azhwar saints from the
6th–9th centuries AD. It is one of the 108 Divyadesam dedicated to Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu, who is worshipped as
Parthasarathy (Partha's charioteer). Presiding Deity is called
as Parthasarathy / Tirukkuralappan and Mother is called as Padmasini. The
Temple is situated on the left bank of the Pampa river.
This Divya Desam is
referred to as Thiru Vaaran Vilai and symbolizes Arjuna’s thanks giving gesture
to his Sarathi (charioteer) Krishna who guided him through the Mahabharatham
war. Parthasarathy is the owner of 39 villages in and around Aranmula and
people in these villages consider Lord Parthasarathy as their protector. Nam Azhvaar refers to both the place Thiru Varinvilai and
the Lord Thiru Kuralappan in his Thiruvaimozhi verses.
It is one of the most
important Krishna temples in Kerala,
the others being at Guruvayur Temple, Trichambaram
Temple, Ambalappuzha Krishna Temple and Tiruvarppu. It is one
of the five ancient shrines in the Chengannur area of Kerala,
connected with the legend of Mahabharata, where the five Pandavas are believed to have
built one temple each; Thrichittatt
Maha Vishnu Temple by Yudhishthira, Puliyur
Maha Vishnu Temple by Bheema, Aranmula by Arjuna, Thiruvanvandoor
Maha Vishnu Temple by Nakula and Thrikodithanam Maha Vishnu Temple to Sahadeva.
The sacred jewels,
called Thiruvabharanam of Ayyappan are taken in
procession to Sabarimala each year from
Pandalam, and Aranmula Temple is one of the stops on the way. Also,
the Thanka Anki, golden attire of Ayyappa, donated by the king of
Travancore, is stored here and taken to Sabarimala during the Mandala season of
late December. Aranmula is also known for snake boat race
held every year during Onam linked to the legends of the Mahabharata. The Temple is administered by Travancore Devaswom Board of the Government of Kerala.
Legends
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The
Temple
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Temple Opening
Time
The temple remains open from 04.00 am to 11:00 am and 05.00
pm to 08.00 pm.
Festivals
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Religious
Significance
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Literary
Mention
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Dress
Code
The dress code of the Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple is
quite similar to the other temples of the state. Men have to be in dhoti.
Shirts or upper clothing has to be deposited at the temple counter before
entering the temple. Ladies have to be in traditional dress. Sari, salwar
kameez and half sari are some examples.
Contact
Parthasarathy Temple,
Mavelikkara – Kozhencherry Road,
Aranmula, Maniyar,
Pathanamthitta – 689 662, Kerala
Phone: +91 468 2212170
Mobile: +91 99958 66432 /
94474 08260 / 94471 16689
Connectivity
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