Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple, Pathanamthitta – Religious Significance

Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple, Pathanamthitta – Religious Significance

Pancha Krishna Kshetrams:

Parthasarathy is the other name of Krishna on account of his role as Arjuna's Charioteer in the Mahabharata war. It is one of the most important Krishna temples in Kerala, the others being at Guruvayur Temple, Trichambaram Temple, Tiruvarppu and Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple.

Anju Ambalam:

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 Mahavishnu Temple by Bheema, Aranmula by Arjuna, Thiruvanvandoor Mahavishnu Temple by Nakula and Thrikodithanam Maha Vishnu Temple to Sahadeva.

Ornaments for Sabarimala Lord:

The sacred jewels, called Thiruvabharanam of Lord 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.

Tulabaram:

Tulabaram, an age-old practice, continues to take place at this temple and one can see the big Tulabaram hanging as one enters the temple from the eastern side.