Thumpamon Vadakkumnatha Temple

Thumpamon Vadakkumnatha Temple
Thumpamon Vadakkumnatha Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictPathanamthitta
DeityMurugan
FestivalsUthrada Maholsavam, Maha Shivaratri
Location
LocationPandalam
StateKerala
Country India
Thumpamon Vadakkumnatha Temple is located in Kerala
Thumpamon Vadakkumnatha Temple
Thumpamon Vadakkumnatha Temple, Pandalam, Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Geographic coordinates9°13′46.0″N 76°42′38.3″E / 9.229444°N 76.710639°E / 9.229444; 76.710639
Architecture
TypeTraditional Kerala style
Elevation38.22 m (125 ft)
Website
thumpamonvadakkumnathan.in

Thumpamon Vadakkumnatha Temple is an ancient temple near Pandalam[1] in Pathanamthitta in Kerala, India.[2] This temple has two Sreekovils (sanctum sanctorum).[3] Both Sreekovils are round (vatta). It is an age old temple whispering several fascinating legends of the bygone eras.

The first Sreekovil of this temple is dedicated to a deity named as Vadakkumnathan. The day to day pooja procedure of the deity consider the lord as a representation of Lord Subramanya or Murugan, i.e. Lord Kartikeya. But some worshippers believed that the Lord installed in this Sreekovil is a form of Lord Shiva.[4] Anyway, the concept of Lord Murugan is more famous.

The worshipers believe that the deity in the second Sreekovil (known as Thekkumnathan) is Balamurugan. It is believed that this deity was worshiped by Sakthibhadra the author of Acharya Chudamani[5] (a drama for Koodiyattam). The Sreekovil has been adorned with magnificent mural paintings that augment its beauty.[2] The important festivals that are celebrated in this temple include Uthrada Maholsavam (Thiruvutsavam - yearly celebration) Sreemath Bhagavatha Sapthaham, Mahashivarathri, Thaipoosam, Vishu, Onam, etc. The Uthrada Maholsavam is celebrated in the Uthradam star of Malayalam month Meenam.[6]

  1. ^ "Thumpamon Vadakkumnatha Temple". Travelyy.com. 29 April 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  2. ^ a b Vadakkumnatha temple website
  3. ^ "Thumpamon Vadakkumnatha Temple, Pathanamthitta, India Tourist Information". www.touristlink.com. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  4. ^ Ashish (12 June 2020). "Thumpamon Vadakkumnatha Temple in Kerala - Thumpamon Vadakkumnatha Temple Pooja Timing, Location". Religious & Pilgrimage Tour Packages. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  5. ^ "Thumpamon Vadakkumnatha Temple". www.pilgrimaide.com. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  6. ^ "Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple – Althara Kshethram, Thrissur - Hindu Temples". rgyan.com. Retrieved 22 November 2023.