Mr Gopalakrishnan from wikipedia copied and pasted wrongly for Navaikulam . The right meaning is: "Navaikulam is a village and an ancient center of learning in Kerala <https://www.google.com/search?num=10&newwindow=1&cs=0&sca_esv=579135331b5c96bb&sxsrf=AE3TifMYuu-e7Q5i9SyOUkp2NsnO7SZYOg%3A1759822638992&q=Kerala&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiBsvqZypGQAxWqcGwGHfxFGXAQxccNegQIAhAB&mstk=AUtExfCD1RHXe7vcZ4VAkIIegzBdpdPikIAZjZRc4o_DwhdNcCRrYVEgxViSMg4HLAVMsaLL9c6YdCtDQPwTmMZ16baWNSMrv4E6JRTD17qavp3EaU3loW5xQJN07Jfn38MV__ssaYBth5Wl0xwWn9l7cd-G0nd7nuk-cDyDh7jJwMM-PQPKVMq0Dul4EbENOi4avrUOBwZld3UdejoGwn2u2zHtz9bra172c-H-Nd5BrYi4wWIGOYpYKQwHYrP91bQtUqspkSiBavCK4VMyxr7TwHo7&csui=3> known for its historical and cultural significance, particularly its connection to Vedic teachings. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "navaya," which means "the place where Vedic scriptures are taught". The village is home to the Sankaranarayana temple <https://www.google.com/search?num=10&newwindow=1&cs=0&sca_esv=579135331b5c96bb&sxsrf=AE3TifMYuu-e7Q5i9SyOUkp2NsnO7SZYOg%3A1759822638992&q=Sankaranarayana+temple&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiBsvqZypGQAxWqcGwGHfxFGXAQxccNegQIBRAB&mstk=AUtExfCD1RHXe7vcZ4VAkIIegzBdpdPikIAZjZRc4o_DwhdNcCRrYVEgxViSMg4HLAVMsaLL9c6YdCtDQPwTmMZ16baWNSMrv4E6JRTD17qavp3EaU3loW5xQJN07Jfn38MV__ssaYBth5Wl0xwWn9l7cd-G0nd7nuk-cDyDh7jJwMM-PQPKVMq0Dul4EbENOi4avrUOBwZld3UdejoGwn2u2zHtz9bra172c-H-Nd5BrYi4wWIGOYpYKQwHYrP91bQtUqspkSiBavCK4VMyxr7TwHo7&csui=3> and is noted for its natural beauty and a large pond called Valiya Kulam <https://www.google.com/search?num=10&newwindow=1&cs=0&sca_esv=579135331b5c96bb&sxsrf=AE3TifMYuu-e7Q5i9SyOUkp2NsnO7SZYOg%3A1759822638992&q=Valiya+Kulam&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiBsvqZypGQAxWqcGwGHfxFGXAQxccNegQIBRAC&mstk=AUtExfCD1RHXe7vcZ4VAkIIegzBdpdPikIAZjZRc4o_DwhdNcCRrYVEgxViSMg4HLAVMsaLL9c6YdCtDQPwTmMZ16baWNSMrv4E6JRTD17qavp3EaU3loW5xQJN07Jfn38MV__ssaYBth5Wl0xwWn9l7cd-G0nd7nuk-cDyDh7jJwMM-PQPKVMq0Dul4EbENOi4avrUOBwZld3UdejoGwn2u2zHtz9bra172c-H-Nd5BrYi4wWIGOYpYKQwHYrP91bQtUqspkSiBavCK4VMyxr7TwHo7&csui=3> . KR IRS 71025
On Tue, 7 Oct 2025 at 11:51, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty < [email protected]> wrote: > *THE SANKARANARAYANA TEMPLE , NAVAIKULAM, NEAR CHIRAYINKIL, TRIVANDRUM > DISTRICT- KERALA.* > > Introduction > > The Sankaranarayana temple at Navaikulam in Chirayinkil Taluk of > Trivandrum district is located by the side of NH 47 from Trivandrum to > Kollam, between Kallambalam and Paripalli (*about 45 km north of > Trivandrum). * > > Set amidst a vast campus, the temple enshrines the syncretic image of > Sankaranarayana, whose left half shows the attributes of Vishnu and the > right half that of Siva. The temple is known for its tranquil surroundings > and spiritual ambiance. > > The concept of Sankaranarayana, representing a deity encompassing the > divine attributes of both Shiva (Sankara) and Vishnu (Narayana), originated > between *the 8th and 9th centuries.* > > This is one of the most popular Sankaranarayana Swamy temples in Kerala > along with *Payyanur Ramanthali Sankaranarayana Temple.* > > Legend > > According to the legend, Lord Shiva, accompanied by his consort Goddess > Parvathi, their son Lord Ganesha, and his sister Sri Bhagavathy, embarked > on a pilgrimage to *Sankaran Koil in the present Tirunelveli District of > Tamil Nadu *. On their return journey, they halted at Darshanavattom, a > vicinity close to Navaikulam. At this juncture, Lord Shiva instructed his > sister Bhagavathi to identify a suitable location for him to rest. > > During her search, she came to Navaikulam and liked the place very much as > it was full of sandal trees and flowers. *Instead of going back to Lord, > she decided to be there.* > > Lord Shiva got upset as his sister did not return even after quite a long > time. He asked Goddess Parvathy to remain there and went on a search for > his sister along with Lord Ganesha. They saw Bhagavathi taking rest at a > place that has a serene atmosphere. Angry with her action, Lord Shiva > caught hold of her by legs and threw her away and *took that place.* > > Bhagavathy fell a bit away from this place even now there is a > Bhagavathi temple a bit away from the Sankaranarayana temple. *Goddess > Parvathy remained at Darsanavattom and there is a temple for her even now.* > > Years after, when the locals found a divine power in that area, they tried > to build a temple at that place. They approached the King of Ayi dynasty > who was running the area. King agreed and the work progressed. When it > comes to installing the idol, some people demanded Shiva and some others > for Vishnu. As a compromise, the King told them to install the idol of > Sankaranarayana in which the divine powers of Both Lord Shiva and Lord > Vishnu will be there. Thus Sankaranarayana Temple came up. > > History > > The temple was renovated undoubtedly in M.E. *614 (A.D. 1439)* as can be > gathered from the vatteluttu inscription (Travancore Archaeological Series > I, pt. XVI, pp 421) engraved on the west base of the central shrine. > According to the text of the inscription the temple and the mandapa were > built in stone and the central shrine having been covered with copper > plates in that year itself. The Kumbhabhisheka was performed by the King > Sri Vira Rama Marthandavarman Tiruvadi of Jayatunganadu and Kilpperur > illam. > > Though it appears from the epigraph that the roof was covered with copper > plates, but *at present it carries a roof made of older small tiles which > are not in vogue today*. > > *There are many inscriptions about balikkal addition, Saptha mathru idol > installation etc.* > > Architecture > > It is a temple complex, built of granite and has a number of granite > sub-shrines. Built on a circular plan, the temple, facing east is an > example of eka-tala vimana, but it is approached through an impressive > balikkal mandapa associated with sculptured columns, four in numbers with > beautiful images of the late *Vijayanagara or Nayak plastic tradition. * > > Here there is a definite predominance in the use of granite, the > nalambalam, namaskara mandapa and other subsidiary structures are all built > of this variety of stone. The entire outer wall is in stone and has > usual decorative elements, simple and subdued. It has two functional doors, > one on the east and the other on the west. > > The sanctum is covered with small tiles, while the pyramidal roof of the > namaskara mandapa is covered with Mangalore pattern tiles. Both the > valiambalam and nalambalam are of stone with tiled roof on woodwork. > > Outside the nalambalam are the Dhwajam (the flagmast) and the Anapandal > (the elephant portico) on the eastern side culminating in the dvara-sala. > > Sanctum, chief deity and sub deities > > The circular shrine encloses a square srikovil made of granite. It has > its own flight of steps and is encircled by a row of twelve columns along > the inner ambulatory. *The main deity Sankara Narayana is nearly 6 feet > tall. The deity faces east. * > > Other structures within the nalambalam include *Ganapathi shrine* facing > west just south-east of the Srikovil, the covered Mathrusala containing the > sapta-matri-bali stones on the south side of the srikovil, the well on > the north-east corner and the thitappalli in the south-east corner. > > Particular mention has to be made of the large human size sculptures of > *Garuda > and Hanuman.* > > The Sastha shrine is located on the south-west side.Other sub deities are > *Bhagavathy, > Nagaraja and Nagayakshi* > > Temple pooja Timings > > *5:00 AM: Nada Thurakkal*,6:00 AM: Usha Pooja > > 6:10 AM: Pantheeradi Pooja,10:30 AM: Ucha Pooja > > Temple opens at 5:00 PM in the evening > > 6:40 PM: Deeparadhana,7:00 PM: Athazha Pooja > > Temple closes at 8:00 PM > > Devotees visit the temple for > > Devotees visit the temple to seek blessings for peace, prosperity, and > spiritual well-being. > > Festivals > > The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are : > > *Thiru Ulsavam*-The Thiru Ulsavam, celebrated during the Malayalam month > of Medam, is a significant festival. Devotees gather to participate in > various rituals, processions, and cultural events, expressing their > devotion to Lord Sankara Narayana Swamy. The 10-day annual festival begins > on the Uthrattathi Nakshatra in Medam month with kodiyettam. The temple > festival begins with flag hoisting and ends with Arattu on the last day. > > Devotees get to have darshan of the murti atop a caparisoned elephant > during the festival. Usual temple rituals are observed during the festival. > The shrine is decorated with plantain and coconut flower during the > occasion. Temple arts, dance, music and cultural programs are performed > during the 10-day festival. > > *Navaratri**-*During Navaratri, the temple hosts various rituals and > festivities. These include the Book Pooja, where devotees offer prayers for > the blessing of books and educational materials, Veyppu, a traditional > ritual offering to the deity, and Vidhyarambham, the initiation of learning > for children, symbolizing the auspicious beginning of education. > > *Vishu and Karkidaka vavu* are also other main festivals in the temple > > Etymology > > Historically, Navaikulam was renowned as a hub for Vedic studies. > Numerous Vedic scholars once resided here, imparting their knowledge > through classes and teachings. The term 'Navai' signifies Vedic studies, > while 'Kalam' translates to "Place" in the local Malayalam language. > Consequently, the village was initially named Navaikalam, which later > evolved into its current name, Navaikulam. While Navaikulam's historical > significance as a centre for Vedic studies is notable, its contemporary > fame is attributed to the revered Sankaranarayana Temple. > > Deity Sankara Narayana > > Many historians theorize that this deity emerged as a reconciliatory > measure to address the enduring feud between the followers of Shiva > (Shivites) and Vishnu (Vaishnavites). The temple's legend further > supports this notion. > > Some important offerings > > Aikyamathiyasooktha Archana ₹50 Arippara₹300 > > Avil Para₹180 Ashtadravya Ganapathy Homam₹500 > > Bhagavathy Seva₹300 Chuttuvilakku₹6100 > > Kalabhabhishekam₹1600 karuka Homam₹50 Kudumbarchana ₹50 Kudumbarchana > Payasam ₹90 > > Lakshmi Narayana Pooja ₹300 Lakshmi Pooja₹125 > > Menithula Payasam ( 1 Unit) ₹6600 > > Mrithyunjaya Havanam ₹100 Muzhukapp₹475 > > Muzhukapp – Venna ₹100 Muzhukappu for Devi ₹475 > > Nelpara ₹120 Paanakam ₹100 > > Para - Panchasara₹300 Saraswathi Pooja ₹135 > > Sastha Pooja ₹130 Shankhabhishekam ₹25 > > Sharkkara Para ₹300 Swayamvara Archana ₹30 > > Vadamaala ₹325 Vishnu Pooja ₹125 > > Contact Address: > > Navaikulam Sree Sankara Narayana Swamy Temple, Navaikulam, Kerala > 695603.Phone Number: 094952 71389 > > *Compiled and posted by R. 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