Parashuram & Tulu Nadu & Goa
Now, what does Parashurama have to with Tulu Nadu and the book Daiva? To
answer this, I am pulling out an excerpt from the second chapter of the
book:
Parashurama Kshetra
In Indian mythology, the region of Tulu Nadu is said to be part of the
Parashurama Kshetra, a land that is steeped in a rich blend of legends and
lore. According to one legend, the mighty Lord Parashurama, who had
vanquished the Kshatriya clans in twenty-one fierce battles, granted all
his lands to the venerable sage Kashyapa. Seeking a new abode, the
illustrious sixth incarnation of Vishnu embarked on a rigorous penance to
invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva.
In response, Shiva directed Parashurama to take up residence in the verdant
land towards the south, for he himself was preparing to take on the
incarnation of Manjunatha. As Parashurama gazed in that direction, his eyes
were greeted by a vast expanse of sapphire-blue ocean, a sight that had
never before met his gaze.
The resolute Parashurama, undeterred by this unforeseen circumstance,
called upon Varuna, the god of the sea, to part the waters. Parashurama
hurled his formidable axe mightily across the sea, and the waters receded
before him, revealing a new area of land that stretched from Gokarna to
Kanyakumari.
However, the land that emerged from the sea was salty and unsuitable for
habitation. Parashurama invoked forth the mighty Naagaraja Vasuki, who spat
forth holy poison that transformed the salty sterile land into a lush,
verdant paradise. In a grand tribute to Vasuki’s bravery and loyalty, all
snakes were appointed as protectors and guardians of the land, a fitting
homage to the land’s divine origins.
This story varies as we go further south on the Indian map. While mythology
may weave fantastical stories, evidence of human habitation has been
unearthed in numerous archaeological sites, dating back to the Neolithic
era.
Parashurama’s Legacy
Parashurama Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of the sixth incarnation of
Lord Vishnu, celebrated during the Shukla Paksha Tritiya (third day of the
waning phase) of the Vaishakha month.
Parashurama’s saga serves as a testament to the pursuit of justice and
righteousness in Hindu mythology, embodying the eternal struggle against
tyranny and the valorous defence of dharma. His legacy endures as a symbol
of unwavering resolve and divine intervention in the face of adversity.
In the rich and diverse pages of Hindu history and mythology, Parashurama
remains a revered figure. Someone who retired to the Mahendra mountain, and
still breathing, awaiting the final incarnation of Vishnu. According to the
Kalki Purana, Parashurama will serve as the martial guru to Kalki, the
prophesied 10th and final Avatar of Lord Vishnu. Notably, Parashurama’s
encounters with other avatars are documented in ancient texts; for
instance, in the Ramayana, he attended the betrothal ceremony of Sita and
Lord Rama, where he met the seventh Avatar of Lord Vishnu.
However, unlike other avatars, Parashurama, being a chiranjeevi, is
believed to still reside on Earth according to Hindu belief, distinguishing
him from revered figures like Rama and Krishna who are worshipped widely.
In Udupi at the sacred site of Pajaka, a significant temple stands in
honour of Parashurama. This is the very birthplace of the revered sage
Madhwacharya. Additionally, numerous temples along the western coast of
India are dedicated to Lord Parashurama.
GOA: Goa recorded history starts with Shri Parashuram. He literally
recreated Goa in its present form and developed Goa. There is evidence of
the tectonic origins of Goa dating back to 10,000 BC. Further, evidence of
human occupation of Goa dates back at least to the Lower Paleolithic Age,
indicated by the archaeological findings of Acheulean bifaces in the
Mandovi-Zuari basin. The evidence suggesting the region's ancient
foundation is obscured by the legend of Goa's creation by the Hindu sage
Parashurama. It is now widely accepted by #geologists that Goa #emerged
during the land elevation in India’s West coast as a result of violent
tectonic activity that occurred around 12,000 years ago.
The simple history of throwing an arrow is actually a man-made geological
event in participation with massive wind (Varun) and water movement
activated by Shri Parashuram. The arrow episode seems to be lost technology
which works in presence of wind and water for making that happen, which in
future might be decoded once science gets more advanced. The place where
the arrow was shot has been identified as the village of #Benaulim — Bena
coming from #bana or arrow in Sanskrit and #halli meaning village in
Kannada.
The entire reclaiming of Konkan was done by Parashuram, of which Goa is a
part.
Some parts of present-day Goa appear to have been uplifted from the sea due
to geological tectonic plate movement. There is evidence to support this
theory as indicated by presence of marine fossils, buried seashells and
other features of reclaimed topography in the coastal belt. The evidence
provided by the conch shells at Surla village, fossilized marine conch
shells discovered in 1863, petrified roots, fossilized branches have been
found later in many villages on the foothills of the Sahyadri dating back
more than 10,000 BC. Thus the geologists concluded that Goa has risen up
from seabed as a result of violent tectonic movements. At the decline of
the intensity of pluviation in the last Pleistocenic age around 10.000 BC,
the bottom of Deccan plateau was lifted up and out of sea-waters by the
tectonic movements, formed the West-coast of India, Goa being a part
thereof.
Historian Sanjeev Sardesai says, that one such pointer is the #Bhasmacho
Dongor or mountain of ash in #Harmal, on which the soil is still grey in
colour. Parashurama is supposed to have created Goa from Harmal and locals
believe that the ash from the fire he lit for his entire process of
creation which is seens as a type of yagna, has caused the Bhasmacho
Dongor. Like the mountain of grey in Harmal, for Benaulim locals,
Parashurama left an impression in their village at the Salkanche tollem or
lotus lake. For them, this is where the arrow landed.
Katharina Kakar also points out in her book ‘Moving to Goa’ that “the main
church in Benaulim, named after St John the Baptist — an impressive
building founded in 1581 — was originally constructed at the site of a
temple for #Benespur or Banespor, the Lord of the Arrow.”
#Settlement of Brahmins:
After creating Goa, HE settled best of Saraswat Brahmins scientist to take
care of Goa and entire Konkan region. Shri Parshuram wanted to make this
place the most #beautiful place in the world. The place is now called
KONKAN, the western coast of India, that stretches from #Maharashtr, runs
across Goa and #Karnatak and ends at #Keral.
The story goes as Saraswati river dried up during ~13000 BC for sometime
which led learners of Vedas to leave vedic practices and get themselves
busy in agricultural livelihoods. After many generations, when Saraswati
river was refilled, they wanted to go back to their old practices but have
forgotten Vedas. Than Saraswati asked some of the pious Brahmins to relearn
the Vedas from her son named Saraswat. They agreed and learnt the Vedas,
this was the time when Vedas were re-written and came to be known as
Saraswat Brahmins.
Shri Parashuram went to bank of Saraswati and migrated these learned
Brahmins cum scientists and settled them in Konkan region from Maharashtra
to Keral to make the land pious in every aspects. Later in future they
followed a Guru named Gowdi and hence were called Gaud Saraswat Brahmins.
#ALLOCATION of BRAHMINS
1) GOA : 96 highly qualified and powerful Saraswat Brahmin cum scientist
families belonging to ten gotras migrated to Goa from the Saraswati river
basin, brought with Parashurama. More details can be read in Sahyadrikhanda
of the #Skanda Purana. They built Goa at its best. Many Saraswats left Goa
after the #invasion of Malik Kafur to the neighbouring regions and during
the period of religious persecution of the #Portuguese also Saraswats
migrated to Uttar Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, Kerala and North Konkan. The
setting up of the #GoaInquisition was requested by Jesuit missionary
Francis Xavier from his headquarters Malacca in a letter dated 16 May 1546
to King John III of Portugal. After Vasco da Gama's return, Portugal sent
an armed fleet to conquer and create a colony in India. Officially, 566
mainstream famous temples were #destroyed after 1560 and in next 450 yrs
Goa was almost converted.
As per Teotonio R D'Souza, of total 96 brahmin families,
30 were settled in Tiswadi (Tis = 30, wadi = Village). They were from
Angirasa, Garghya, Dhananjaya, Nairdhruva, Mudgala, Vainnya, Shandilya,
Samkhyana, Sankha-Pingala-Kausta, Harsha and Hariha gotras.
66 familes from 10 gotras (of Atri, Kaashyap, Kaundinnya, Kaushik, Gautama,
Jamadagnya, Bharadwaaj, Vatsa, Vasishtth, and Vishwamitra) in Sashti
Village. From there they all expanded in Mathagrama (Madgaon), Kushasthali
(Cortallim) and Kardalli (Keloshi) etc as per direction of Shri Parashuram.
2) KERALA : Kerala being land of Gods is completely credited to Shri
Parshuram. Shri Parashuram brought 64 brahmin cum scientist families in
Kerala. #Keralam Mahatmya (KM) gives details of origin of Keral. It credits
Shri Parashuram for every aspects of keral development. 8th chapter gives
details of origin of Keral and 9th chapter gives details of Origin of name
"Keral".
Shri Parshuram step by step formed #64grams in Kerala. First of allhe built
10 villages, then 20, and later 34.
As per 14th and 15th chapter of KM, the 64 village names are Gokarnam,
Gomakutam, Karavalli, Mallur, Eppanur, Cheppanur,Katalur, Kalanur,
Kariachira, Paiachira, Trkkani, Trkkata, Trkkampala, Trchola, Kellur,
Gomayam, Vellar, Ventotu, Vencatam, Chengote, Kotisvaram, Manchisvaram,
Utuppu,Sankaranarayanam, Kottam, Sivalli, Mora, Pancha, Vittal,
Kumaramangalam,
Ananthapuram, Karnapuram (these 32 belongs to the Tulu division). Payyanur,
Perinchellur, Karikkatu, Isanamangalam, Alattur, Karintolam, Trssivaperur,
Panniyur, Sukapuram, Perumanam, Parappur, Airanikulam, Musikakulam,
Iringalakuda,Atappur, Chengavotu, Uliyannur, Katattanadu, Katappur,
Ilibhyam, Sivapuram, Avittattur,Vennanadu, Katumuri, Kitangur,
Kumaranellur, Kaviur, Ettumanur, Anmeni, Anmelam,
Tiruvalla, Chengannur.
After making villages, he sets various schools of vedic learning of the
highest order; best in the country. He introduced best of every system in
the field of agriculture, science, spirituality and animal husbandry.
After creating 64 grams, Parasurama consecrated 108 #Shivalaya temples and
108 #Durga temples for the well-being and prosperity of the people in
Keral. The 108 great Shiva temples in ancient Keral were
1. Dakshina Kailasam Thrissivaperoor Vadakkunnatha Temple
2. Udayamperoor Ekadasi Perumthrikkovil Mahadeva Temple Peroor Kaipayil
Shiva Temple
3. Raveeswarapuram Temple Kodungalloor
Iraveeswaram Mahadeva Temple Kudamaloor
4. Sucheendram Sthanumalaya Perumal Temple
5. Chowara Chidmbareswara Temple
6. Mathoor Shiva Temples
7. Trippangott Shiva Temple
8. Mundayoor or Mundoor Shiva Temple
9. Thirumandhamkunnu Mahadeva Temple
10. Chowalloor Shiva Temple
11. Panancheri Mudikkode Shiva Temple
12.Koratty Annamanada Mahadeva Temple
Thrukkoratty Mahadeva Temple
13. Puramundekkat Mahadeva Temple
14. Avanoor Sreekandeswaram Mahadeva Temple
15. Kolloor Mookambika Temple
16. Thirumangalam Mahadeva Temple
17. Thrikkariyoor Mahadeva Temple
18. Kunnathu Mahadeva Temple
19. Velloor Perunthatta Mahadeva Temple
20. Ashtamangalam Mahadeva Temple
21. Iranikkulam Mahadeva Temple
22. Kainoor Mahadeva Temple
23. Gokarnam Mahabaleswara Temple
24. Ernakulam Mahadeva Temple
25. Pazhoor Perumthrikkovil Mahadeva Temple
26. Adattu Mahadeva Temple
27. Parippu Mahadeva Temple
28. Sasthamangalam Mahadeva Temple
29. Perumparambu Mahadeva Temple
30. Trukkoor Mahadeva Temple
31. Panayoor Paloor Mahadeva Temple
32. Vytila Nettoor Mahadeva Temple
33. Vaikom Mahadeva Temple
34. Rameswaram Mahadeva Temple Kollam
35. Rameswaram Mahadeva Temple Amaravila
36. Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple
37. Edakkolam Kanjilassery Mahadeva Temple
38. Chemmanthitta Mahadeva Temple
39. Aluva Mahadeva Temple
40. Thirumittakkod Anchumoorthy Temple
41. Cherthala Velorvattom Mahadeva Temple
42. Kallattupuzha Mahadeva Temple
43. Thrukkunnu Mahadeva Temple
44. Cheruvathoor Mahadeva Temple
45. Poonkunnam Mahadeva Temple
46. Trukkapaleeswaram Mahadeva Temple Nadapuram
47. Trukkapaleeswaram Mahadeva Temple Peralassery
48. Trukkapaleeswaram Mahadeva Temple Niranam
49. Avittathoor Mahadeva Temple
50. Kodumon Angadikkal Perumala Tali Maha Shiva Temple, Parumala Valiya
Panayannarkavu Temple
51. Kollam Anandavalleeswaram Mahadeva Temple
52. Kattakambala Mahadeva Temple
53. Pazhayannoor Kondazhi Trutham Tali
54. Perakom Mahadeva Temple
55. Chakkamkulangara Mahadeva Temple
56. Kumaranalloor Temple
Enkakkad Veeranimangalam Mahadeva Temple
57. Cheranelloor Mahadeva Temple
58. Maniyoor Mahadeva Temple
59. Nediya Tali Mahadeva Temple
60. Kozhikkode Tali Mahadeva Temple
61. Thazhathangady Tali Mahadeva Temple
62. Kaduthuruthy Tali Mahadeva Temple
63. Kodungalloor Mahadeva Temple
64. Vanchiyoor Sreekandeswaram Mahadeva Temple
65. Thiruvanjikkulam Mahadeva Temple
66. Padanayarkulangara Mahadeva Temple
67. Truchattukulam Mahadeva Temple
Kadungalloor Chittukulam Mahadeva Temple
68. Alathoor Pokkunni Mahadeva Temple
69. Kottiyoor Mahadeva Temple
70. Truppaloor Mahadeva Temple
71. Perunthatta Mahadeva Temple
72. Truthala Mahadeva Temple
73. Thiruvalla Thiruvatta Mahadeva Temple
Thukalassery Mahadeva Temple
74. Vazhappally Mahadeva Temple
75. Puthuppally Changankulangara
Puthuppally Thrukkovil Mahadeva Temple
76. Anchummoorthy Mangalam Mahadeva Temple
77. Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple
78. Kodumbu Mahadeva Temple
79. Ashtamichira Mahadeva Temple
80. Pattanakkad Mahadeva Temple
Mattannoor Mahadeva Temple
81. Uliyannoor Mahadeva Temple
82. Killikkurussimangalam Mahadeva Temple
83. Puthoor Mahadeva Temple
84. Chengannoor Mahadeva Temple
85. Someswaram Mahadeva Temple
86. Venganelloor Mahadeva Temple
87. Kottarakkara Mahadeva Temples
88. Kandiyoor Mahadeva Temple
89. Palayoor Mahadeva Temple
90. Taliparamba Rajarajeswara Temple
91. Nedumpura Kulasekharanelloor Mahadeva Temple
92. Mannoor Mahadeva Temple
93. Trussilery Temple
94. Sringapuram Mahadeva Temple
95. Kottoor Karivelloor Mahadeva Temple
96. Mammiyoor Mahadeva Temple
97. Parabumthali Mahadeva Temple
98. Thirunavaya Mahadeva Temple
99. Karikkode Kanjiramattam Mahadeva Temple
100. Cherthala Nalppathenneeswaram Mahadeva Temple
101. Kottappuram Mahadeva Temple
102. Muthuvara Mahadeva Temple
103. Velappaya Mahadeva Temple
104. Chendamangalam Kunnathoor Tali Mahadeva Temple
105. Thrukkandiyoor Mahadeva Temple
106. Peruvanam Mahadeva Temple
107. Thiruvaloor Mahadeva Temple
108. Chirakkal Mahadeva Temple
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On Sun, 29 Jun 2025 at 12:18, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty <
[email protected]> wrote:
> *ULIYANNOOR SREE MAHADEVA TEMPLE,ALWAYE, ERNAKULAM
> DISTRICT-KERALA-COMPILED*
>
> Dear friends,
>
> Today my posting is about the Mahadeva temple at Uliyannur, close to
> Alwaye in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. The temple is built by the
> legendary architect of Kerala-Perunthachan. My friends from Kerala may be
> fully aware that *Perumthachan was brought up by a carpenter at Uliyannur
> born to Namboothiri- Vara Ruchi of the Parayi Petta Panthirukulam*.
>
> The temple is under protected monuments by Government of Kerala. The
> Uliyannoor Mahadeva Temple is managed by the Koodal Manikyam Devaswom,
> Irinjalakkuda,Ernakulam District, Kerala
>
> Hope a divine reading.
>
> Gopalakrishnan 29-6-2025.
>
> History
>
> Uliyannoor Mahadev temple was designed and constructed by Sri Uliyannoor
> Perumthachan at a distance of about 20 m from the old temple founded by
> Parashurama in BC 525 .Present Uliyannur temple, dedicated to Lord Siva,
> dates back to the 12th century.
>
> Architecture
>
> This is an architectural beauty believed to have been built by the
> legendary traditional architect Perunthachan. It is the Uliyannoor Mahadeva
> Temple in Aluva, Ernakulam district of Kerala. Perunthachan’s fine
> craftsmanship can be witnessed even today. The Vatta (circular shaped)
> sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum) of the temple, with its 68 wooden beams that
> converge under a single dome above the sanctum, is truly a wonder. The
> temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The srikovil of this temple is in the
> form of a vritha vimana with a granite adhishtana. This sandhara-type
> temple with a tiled roof has four cardinal openings. Its square
> Namaskaramandapam carries granite Nandi inside.
>
> The Namaskara mandapam also is huge and magnificent. Nandi is made of a
> single stone and is as big as a live bull.
>
> Once during the construction of Uliyannoor temple , *Perumthachan was
> unable to fix the pillars properly. He started praying*. It is believed
> that he *heard an incorporeal which told him a solution for the same*.
> Hence the temple also came to be known as Thashttam Shivakshethram.
> Uliyanoor Thachan, who built the temple adhering strictly to traditional
> legacies later came to be known as Perunthachan.
>
> Sanctum
>
> The sanctum sanctorum of the temple has a circumference of 42 m. The 68
> wooden pillars in the temple signify 64 art forms and 4 Vedas.
>
> A big statue of Nandi faces the west. The idol of Goddess Parvathi also
> faces the west. Annapoorneshwari is the secondary deity here.
>
> Chief deity
>
> The chief deity, Lord Siva, is facing the east. Goddess Sri Parvathi,
> enshrined in the back, is facing the west. The balipita is set outside, and
> *the
> pranala with a gomukha at the tip supported by a Yakshi figure is in the
> usual pattern*. There are remains of an old compound wall of laterite
> blocks surrounding the temple complex. It is believed that the temple was
> built by 'Perumthachan'. Lord Shiva’s idol faces the Periyar River.
>
> Sub deity
>
> Ganesha
>
> Pooja timings
>
> 5:00 AM: Nada Thurakkal5:15 AM: Nirmalyam
>
> 7:30 AM: Usha Pooja9:00 AM: Ucha Pooja
>
> TEMPLE CLOSES AT 10:00 AM.TEMPLE OPENS AT 5:00 PM
>
> 6:30 PM: Deeparadhana7:15 PM: Athazha pooja
>
> TEMPLE CLOSES AT 7:30 PM
>
> Sri Madathillappan temple
>
> Sri Madathillappan temple is situated towards the south of this temple.
> This temple has an idol of *Swayambhu Ganapathi on its south*. All these
> temples together make up the Uliyannur Mahadev temple complex.
> Madathilappan temple established by Lord Parasurama is close to the temple.
> The very powerful Ganapathy is consecrated in an opening to the south on
> the southern gate of this temple.
>
> *My note- I have watched a video about the temple almost in ruin stage*.
> It is above 10 feet from ground level. Ruined condition. New concrete steps
> are provided. But no hand rails. *Perhaps by this time Hand rails might
> have provided.*
>
>
>
> Festivals
>
> The annual festival or Thiruvutsavam is observed for more than a week in
> the Malayalam month of Makaram. Other festivals are Illam Nira, Vinayaka
> Chathurthi, Navarathri, Mandalakalam, Ashtami Thiruvathira in Vrichikam,
> Sivarathri, Vishu Samkrama Pooja, Bhagavatha Sapthaham, Dwaja Prathishta
> Dinam, Ramayana Masacharanam, Thiruvathira in Makaram.
>
> Few offerings in the temple
>
> 1001 Kudam Dhara-₹ 10001 101 Kudam Dhara₹ 751
>
> Ganapathi Havanam (1 coconut)₹ 200
>
> Ganapathi Havanam (12 coconuts)₹ 751
>
> Jala dhara₹ 30 Janma nakshathra pooja (1 day)₹ 351
>
> Janma nakshathra pooja (1 year)₹ 4001
>
> Kadum payasam₹ 200 Karuka Homam₹ 100
>
> Koottappam (1/2 Koottu)₹ 500
>
> Koottappam (1Koottu)₹ 1000
>
> Koottu payasam₹ 75
>
> Ksheera dhara₹ 7501
>
> Mrithyunjaya homam₹ 750 Ney payasam₹ 100
>
> Nithya pooja ( 1 day)₹ 501
>
> Nithya pooja ( 1 month)₹ 12501
>
> Pal payasam₹ 100 Pinvilakku ₹ 25
>
> Pizhinju payasam₹ 100 Sri Rudra Abhishekam₹ 51
>
> Sri Rudra dhara₹ 1501
>
> Udayasthamana pooja₹ 20001
>
> Umamaheswara pooja₹ 351
>
> Important Festivals and Days:
>
> Address and Phone number
>
> Uliyannoor Sree Mahadeva Temple, Uliyannoor, Aluva – 683108
>
> Phone 1: +91-484-2272611,Phone 2: +91-484-2124601
>
> Email: [email protected]
>
> About Temple Administration
>
> Sree Koodalmanikyam Devaswom Kizheedam - ULIYANNOOR SREE MAHADEVA TEMPLE.
>
> Specifically, the temple's management was entrusted to the Koodalmanikyam
> Devaswom after an amicable resolution of previous management issues. The
> Koodalmanikyam Devaswom, based in Irinjalakuda, is responsible for the
> temple's administration.
>
> Location
>
> The temple is located about 1.5 kms away from Aluva Railway Station and
> KSRTC bus station. Uliyannoor Bus Stop – 350 m. Cochin International
> Airport –20 Kms.
>
>
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