Nalambalam temples refer to groups of four temples in Kerala dedicated to Lord Rama and his three brothers—Bharata, Lakshmana, and Shatrughna—which are visited in a single day as part of a ritual pilgrimage known as Nalambala Darshanam. There are several sets of these temples across Kerala, with the most famous being the one in the Thrissur and Ernakulam districts, encompassing Thriprayar <https://www.google.com/search?sa=X&sca_esv=bdbc528e113a77c8&biw=1229&bih=556&sxsrf=AE3TifNEmy6xKjdk3dbf_8xyNAf_Qqv-_Q%3A1758621010704&q=Thriprayar&ved=2ahUKEwj_wIzlze6PAxV4SWwGHUsUDCwQxccNegQIHxAB&mstk=AUtExfBW-DhIrbCvv41ewSy1z6dq92hBAkVmmkyQKn30QbRoaWXExm4_eZDMetofuXBPjdmdDfz10ffI4bLKAuJIK1C548QomPv-_GDQM-EZEGsGY2frtB66FjlPumJHNtQYN3E6biz4Xe1wN6mgv8BC108FmWEGnSg45xbx_mZ5xTkmW4x0mWbnN8TIJWRl3geJM3a-Nr6AL9Q9zJKhTaIctj16BA_fzqCFeIaB0XKsgrvT_Vrp1pJELbi3EbKaoq_TchCAOrVP3q71cmZEciJNkPMs&csui=3> Sree Rama Temple, Koodalmanikyam <https://www.google.com/search?sa=X&sca_esv=bdbc528e113a77c8&biw=1229&bih=556&sxsrf=AE3TifNEmy6xKjdk3dbf_8xyNAf_Qqv-_Q%3A1758621010704&q=Koodalmanikyam&ved=2ahUKEwj_wIzlze6PAxV4SWwGHUsUDCwQxccNegQIHxAC&mstk=AUtExfBW-DhIrbCvv41ewSy1z6dq92hBAkVmmkyQKn30QbRoaWXExm4_eZDMetofuXBPjdmdDfz10ffI4bLKAuJIK1C548QomPv-_GDQM-EZEGsGY2frtB66FjlPumJHNtQYN3E6biz4Xe1wN6mgv8BC108FmWEGnSg45xbx_mZ5xTkmW4x0mWbnN8TIJWRl3geJM3a-Nr6AL9Q9zJKhTaIctj16BA_fzqCFeIaB0XKsgrvT_Vrp1pJELbi3EbKaoq_TchCAOrVP3q71cmZEciJNkPMs&csui=3> Bharatha Temple, Moozhikulam <https://www.google.com/search?sa=X&sca_esv=bdbc528e113a77c8&biw=1229&bih=556&sxsrf=AE3TifNEmy6xKjdk3dbf_8xyNAf_Qqv-_Q%3A1758621010704&q=Moozhikulam&ved=2ahUKEwj_wIzlze6PAxV4SWwGHUsUDCwQxccNegQIHxAD&mstk=AUtExfBW-DhIrbCvv41ewSy1z6dq92hBAkVmmkyQKn30QbRoaWXExm4_eZDMetofuXBPjdmdDfz10ffI4bLKAuJIK1C548QomPv-_GDQM-EZEGsGY2frtB66FjlPumJHNtQYN3E6biz4Xe1wN6mgv8BC108FmWEGnSg45xbx_mZ5xTkmW4x0mWbnN8TIJWRl3geJM3a-Nr6AL9Q9zJKhTaIctj16BA_fzqCFeIaB0XKsgrvT_Vrp1pJELbi3EbKaoq_TchCAOrVP3q71cmZEciJNkPMs&csui=3> Lakshmana Temple, and Payyammal <https://www.google.com/search?sa=X&sca_esv=bdbc528e113a77c8&biw=1229&bih=556&sxsrf=AE3TifNEmy6xKjdk3dbf_8xyNAf_Qqv-_Q%3A1758621010704&q=Payyammal&ved=2ahUKEwj_wIzlze6PAxV4SWwGHUsUDCwQxccNegQIHxAE&mstk=AUtExfBW-DhIrbCvv41ewSy1z6dq92hBAkVmmkyQKn30QbRoaWXExm4_eZDMetofuXBPjdmdDfz10ffI4bLKAuJIK1C548QomPv-_GDQM-EZEGsGY2frtB66FjlPumJHNtQYN3E6biz4Xe1wN6mgv8BC108FmWEGnSg45xbx_mZ5xTkmW4x0mWbnN8TIJWRl3geJM3a-Nr6AL9Q9zJKhTaIctj16BA_fzqCFeIaB0XKsgrvT_Vrp1pJELbi3EbKaoq_TchCAOrVP3q71cmZEciJNkPMs&csui=3> Shathrughna Temple.
In addition to the aforementioned temples, Kerala also has five other sets of Nalambalam. Ramapuram <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramapuram,_Kottayam> in Kottayam district <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kottayam_district>, Kerala <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerala> is another place where temples of all four brothers are situated. The four temples of central Kerala, thronged by Hindu devotees during the holy month of Karkidakam <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karkidakam> are centred round Ramapuram <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramapuram,_Kottayam>, within a distance of three kilometres. They are Ramapuram Sree Ramaswamy Temple <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramapuram_Sree_Rama_Temple>, Koodappulam Sree Lakshmanaswamy Temple, Amanakara Sree Bharathaswamy Temple, and Methiri Sree Sathrughnaswamy Temple. In Kerala's Ernakulam <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernakulam_district> district, the Nalambalam circuit consists of Mammalassery Sreeramaswami Temple, Memmury Sree Bharata Swami Temple(Bharatapilly), Mulakkulam Lakshmana Swami Temple, and Nedungaattu Sree Shatrugna Swami Temple(Mammalassery). Though this set is considered to be the Ernakulam district Nalambalam circuit, the Mulakkulam Sree Lakshmana Swami Temple is situated in the Kottayam-Ernakulam border. Another set of Nalambalam is located in the Malappuram <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malappuram_district> district. The circuit consist of Ramapuram <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramapuram,_Malappuram> Sreeramaswami Temple, Karinchapadi-Chirammal Sree Bharatha Swami Temple, Vattallur Chovvana Panangangara Lakshmana Swami Temple, and Naranathu Shatrughna Swami Temple. Here, the entire Nalambala Yatra can be completed within approximately one hour. The Nalambalam circuit in the Kannur <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kannur_district> district is the fifth and final set of Nalambalam. This circuit consists of Neerveli Sree Ramaswamy Temple, Elayavoor Sree Bharatha Swamy Temple, Perinjeri Sri Vishnu (Lakshmana) Temple, and Payam Sri Mahavishu (Shatrughna) Temple. In Palakkad <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palakkad_district> district, the nalambalam circuit consists of the Thiruvilwamala Sree Vilwadrinatha Temple <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vilwadrinatha_Temple> on the Thrissur-Palakkad border where Rama and Lakshmana are worshiped, the Kuzhalmannam Pulpuramandham Bharata Temple in Palakkad, and the Sree Shatrughna Swami Temple in Kalkulam, Kuthannur, Palakkad. However since there are only three temples involved in the pilgrimage, it can't technically be considered a *Nal*ambalam circuit. None are connected to any established history. However, 6 nalambalam are there in Kerala K Rajaram IRS 23925 On Tue, 23 Sept 2025 at 10:51, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty < [email protected]> wrote: > *SREE RAMA TEMPLE, RAMAPURAM NEAR PALA, KOTTAYAM DISTRICT- KERALA-* > *COMPILED* > > Introduction > > Sree Rama Temple at Ramapuram in the Kottayam District of Kerala is > said to be more than 1000 years old place of worship. The temple is > classified one among the 108 Abhimana kshetrams of Vaishnavate tradition. > > The village got its very name “Ramapuram” after this Temple came into > existence. There are temples for all brothers of Lord Sree Rama, namely > Lord Lakshmana, Lord Bharatha, and Lord Sathrughna, that too, within a > radius of 6 kms in the same Grama Panchayath. > > Lord Vishnu’s incarnations in the Threthayuga are supposed to be most > important among the Avathars of the Lord. The Darshan of the four Lords, > Sreerama, Lakshmana, Bharatha and Sathrughna, on the same day is called > “Nalambalam Darshanam”. It is the only place of worship or Temple Complex > in India, where you can reach the four deities, which exist in a single > village at a distance of total 15 kms. These temples situate in Ramapuram > Grama Panchayat, in Kottayam District, Kerala State, and *its importance > is highlighted in the Temple survey of 1997 of the Govt. of India.* > > Inside the Sree Rama temple, adjoining to the Sreerama Sreekovil, there > are depicts of Siva Parvathi, and Saraswathi Devi. Separate temples are > there, for Bhagavathi (Bhadrakali), Maha Ganapathi and Sree Hanuman. > > The total renovation of the temple are already completed , with the help > of devotees all over India and abroad. > > The temple is part of Nalambalam Yatra Temples in Kottayam district. Lakhs > of Vaishnava devotees all over India used to attend this temple during > NALAMBALA DARSHANAM in Malayalam Calendar Month – Karkidakam. > > Legend > > The deities here are the four sons of King Dasaratha of Ramayana. Lord > Ram, the eldest of them is the eighth avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu, > who is the Supreme God of the Hindus. > > Bharata, second amongst them, is the avatar of the Panchajanya (Conch > held by Vishnu). > > Lakshmana is the avatar of the Adisesha, the serpent of infinite measures > and on whom Lord Vishnu sleeps in the Ocean of Milk. > > Satrughna (the One who is destroyer of enemies) is the twin bother to > Lakshamana and the youngest. He is the avatar of the Sudarshana chakra > held by Lord Vishnu. > > Sree Rama proceeded towards South, through the old path, which he trekked > in search of Sithadevi. At last he reached this beautiful place, with > rattling canal on the right side, smiling paddy fields in the rear, > surrounded by dense forest. *He felt it an ideal place and started his > meditation.* > > As Lakshmana, Bharatha and Sathrughna could not bear the disappearance of > their beloved brother any longer, they also left Ayodhya and pursued the > path of their brother, believing that their brother would have gone towards > South. At last they found him. They said they would also sit near him. So, > Lakshmana found at this wonderful land place at Koodapulam, Bharatha at > Amanakara and Sathrughna at Methiri, which are Equi distant from one > another. *As years rolled on, four temples rose in each place in their > names.* > > > *My note- Lakshmana followed Sri Rama in search of Sita.* How Bharatha > and Satrugna followed Sri Rama followed is not clear. It is the legend. > > History > > The temple is more than 1000 years old. The temple has been renovated a > few years back. No other details are available > > Architecture > > The structure is believed to be thousand years old. The Sreekovil (sanctum > sanctorum) is in a circular shape, covered by copper with a golden finial > on the top. Thidappalli and the temple well are placed in the southeast and > northeast corners. > > When crossing the eastern gopuram, a 100 m (330 ft) tall golden flagstaff > is placed. In the past, it was made up of copper. The idol of Rama is made > up Panchaloha, a composition of five metals. The temple pond is situated to > the north, where the aarttu ceremony of Kondadu Dharmasastha temple is > performed. > > Main deity. > > Lord Rama as principal deity, facing the east, who is in a four-armed > form, Chathurbahu. > > Sub deities > > Bhadrakali : A Simple Temple Dedicated to Sri. Bhadrakali is seen on the > western side, 100 ft away from the main temple. Kali in its most fearful > form i.e., after beheading Darika the Demon is seen here. In olden days > Velichappadu- a close devotee of the Goddess, who spoke and perform and > executed orders and blessings from the Kali, who present here on special > occasions, with sword in hand, giggling metal belts and anklets. Kali is > supposed to be Goddess of diseases especially Chicken Pox. > > Hence devotees perform Kalam Pattu before the Goddess's picture drawn on > the floor with help of White, Black and Red powders. The performer beats > drums and sings song in praise of Kali. > > Lakshmi Bhagavathi : In the left side of the sanctum - sanctorum, at a > particular spot Lakshmi Pooja is performed every day. *There is no idol > present here*. At the times of installation of Sree Rama idol the divine > presence of Lakshmi was felt and hence the pooja is performs from time > immemorial. > > Snake Temple : The Idols of Serpents installed on the southern side of > Kali Temple are famous in their own form of representation. Snakes prevent > and sooth skin troubles and diseases. The star Aayillyam is supposed to be > the serpent’s day. Kanni(ME) October Aayillyam is celebrated by devotees. > Milk, rice etc are offered. > > Ganapathy : This beautiful small temple is on the Western side of the > main temple. *Here Ganapathy is believed to be very powerful* as devotees > experiences. 25 years ago the idol was stolen. But the thieves were caught > red handed by police in Wayanad, But they cut one hand and the trunk. It > was got back after 12 years. Appam, Ada, Garlands, Coconut are main > offerings. > > Hanuman or Anjaneya : A small beautiful temple of Hanuman is seen in > front of the temple at the very entrance. Hanuman is a very powerful and > important character in Ramayana as the main trustworthy servant of Sree > Rama and he lives today also by the shear blessings of his master Devotees > pray for the physical straight intelligence, unselfish service. Fruits, > Garlands offerings. > > Siva Parvathy : On the right side of Sree Rama, Siva Parvathy idols are > present, Daily pooja and Dhara are performed. Flower garland, Dhara etc are > main offerings. > > Dharma Sastha : Ayyappa or Dharma Sastha worship is now world-renowned > form of worship. Hence the idol very close to Siva Parvathy is worshiped by > a large number of devotees especially during the Sabarimala season. Appam, > garlands, camphor, Kathina Vedi are main offerings. > > Rakshas and Yakshi : It is very close to Hanuman temple. Devotees offer > Milk white satin, Milk Payasam etc to find solace and comfort during the > life time. Both believes are originated out of a belief that our dead souls > have a rebirth to cast uneasiness to loving souls. > > Poojas > > Five poojas (prayer rituals) and three sheevelis are held every day in the > temple. > > Morning pooja timings : > > Nada Thurakkal – 5 AM, Usha Pooja – 5.45 am, Ethirtha Pooja – 6.30 am, > Pantheerady Pooja – 7.15 am, Ucha Pooja – 9.30 am, Nada Adakkal – 10 Am > > Evening puja timings: > > Nada Thurakkal – 5 PM, Deeparadhana – 6.30 pm, Athazha Pooja – 7.30 pm, > Nada Adakkal – 8.00 pm > > Festivals > > The eight-day annual festival is hosted in the Malayalam month of Meenam > (i.e. March/April) on the chothi star. It is concluded by the aarattu > ceremony on the Thiruvonam star, performed in the Amanakara Bharata temple > pond. Utsavabali is also an important event during the festival. Sri Rama > Navami is another festival celebrated in large scale. Other festivals like > Vishu, mandalam etc are also celebrated. > > Offerings > > To the southern side of the Kali temple is the idols of Nagas (serpents) > where during the day of Aayilyam devotees offer milk, turmeric and rice to > the snakes. Appam, ada, coconut are main offerings of Ganesha. > > Other offerings as in other temples for SriRama/Lord Vishnu. > > Nalambala Darsanam > > The temple is accompanied by 3 other nearby shrines dedicated to > Lakshmana, Bharatha and Satrughna, located within a radius of 3 km. A visit > to these four temples during the Karkidaka or Ramayana month is popularly > known as Nalambala Darshanam, which brings about achievements and blessings > to the devotees. > > Devotees should visit Sree Rama temple first. Then visit Amanakara > Bharatha Temple, Koodappulam Lakshmana Temple and Methiri Sathrughna > Temple. Then again visit Sree Rama temple to complete the nalambalam > darsanam. The custom is to visit these temples before ucha pooja at Sri > Rama Temple (around 11.30 AM). > > During Ramayana Masa (Karkkidakam), the visit should be completed before > 10 AM. > > It is strongly believed that the omnipotent gods of Nalambala offer solace > and relief from the troubles and tribulations of life. Special offerings to > the Lords grant all your wishes and provide solace from all the illness, > famine and hardship. > > Address > > Sree Rama Swami Temple, Ramapuram P. O, Kottayam District, Kerala - > 686591. Ph: 04822 263100 > > e-mail : [email protected] > > Administration > > The temple is managed by a trust called Ramapuram Devaswom consisting > of three Nambudiri families of Amanakara mana, Kunnoor mana and Karanattu > mana. > > Location > > The temple is located at about 1.5 km away from Ramapuram junction on the > Pala - Koothattukulam highway. It is at about 35 km from Kottayam, 12 km > from Pala and 10 km from Koothattukulam. > > Temple Timings > > Sree Rama temple, Ramapuram is open from 5 AM to 10 AM and from 5 PM to 8 > PM. > > During Ramayana Masa (Karkkidakam), pooja timings are from 5 AM to 12 noon > and 5 PM to 7:30 PM > > Darsan Dress code > > At Sree Rama temple, Ramapuram , Kerala traditional attire is preferred. > > *Posted by R. Gopalakrishnan on 23-09-2025. My late Periamma was residing > close to temple. 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