Thirumoozhikkulam Lakshmana Perumal Temple

Thirumoozhikulam Sree Lakshmanaperumal Temple
Thirumoozhikkulam Lakshmana Perumaal Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictErnakulam
Deity
  • Lakshmana Swamy
    (local name),
    Thiru Moozhi Kalathan,
    Appan (Tamizh),
    Sri SukthiNatha Perumal (Manipravalam/Sanskrit)
    Maduraveni Thaayaar (Mother)
  • Mangalasaashanam: ThiruMangai Azhwar
    (3 Paasurams),
    Nam Azhwar
    (11 Paasurams)
  • Prathyaksham: Haritha Maharishi
  • Theertham: Perunkulam, Sanga Theertham, Chittaru
Features
  • Tower: Soundarya Vimanam
  • Temple tank: Poorna Nadi (Sanskrit),
    Chalakkudy Puzha
    (local name)
Location
LocationThirumoozhikkulam
(Near Aluva)
StateKerala
Country India
Thirumoozhikkulam Lakshmana Perumal Temple is located in Kerala
Thirumoozhikkulam Lakshmana Perumal Temple
Sree Lakshmana Perumal Temple, Thirumoozhikkulam, Ernakulam, Kerala
Geographic coordinates10°11′16″N 76°19′38″E / 10.187835°N 76.327099°E / 10.187835; 76.327099
Architecture
TypeDravidian architecture (Kerala style)
Specifications
Direction of façadeStanding
(Nindra thirukolam)
Facing East
(Kizhake thirumuga mandalam)
Temple(s)One
Elevation30.38 m (100 ft)

Thirumoozhikulam Sree Lakshmanaperumal Temple is located in Thirumoozhikalam (Moozhikkulam) in Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. The temple finds mention in some of verses of ancient Tamil Vedam (Nalayira Divya Prabhandham) sung by the Sri Vaishnava Alvars, particularly Nammalvar and Tirumangai Alvar and classified as Divya Desams, the 108 holy temples revered in the canon.[1][2] This belongs to one of the 13 Malai Naatu (Kerala/Chera) Divya Desams, the Divya Desams located in Kerala.[3]

The temple is associated with the legend of Ramayana where Rama's brother Lakshmana worshipped Rama along with their other brother Bharatha here. The presiding deity took the form of Lakshmana and worshipped here. The temple is one of the four temples that are part of Nalambalam Yatra - Rama at Thriprayar, Bharata at Irinjalakuda, Lakshmana at Moozhikkulam and Shathrughna at Payammal.

The temples are believed to be of significant antiquity with contributions at different times by the ruling empires. Constructed in Kerala style architecture, the temple is enshrined within granite walls. The temple is open from 5:00 am to 11:00 am and 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and is administered by Travancore Devaswom Board of the Government of Kerala. The temple is one of the few temples, where a traditional dance form called Kuttiattam is practiced.

  1. ^ "Nammalvar : Poems and Biography". Poetry-chaikhana.com. Archived from the original on 10 August 2011. Retrieved 4 July 2011.
  2. ^ Elayavalli, Venkatesh K. "108 Divya Desam: A Virtual Tour". Archived from the original on 19 July 2011.
  3. ^ Hindu Pilgrimage: A Journey Through the Holy Places of Hindus All Over India. Sunita Pant Bansal.