Lakshmana Lakshmana is the brother of Lord Rama. He is also one of the close companion of Lord Rama. In Hinduism, Lakshmana is considered as the avathara of ‘Anantha’, the immortal and infinite snake on which Lord Vishnu takes rest. Lakshmana is the son of Dhasaradha’s and sumithra and twin brother of Sathrughna. In spite of of being the twin brother of Sathrughna , Lakshmana was more attached to Lord Rama. Lakshmana married to Urmila, the sister of Sita devi. Lakshmana accompanied with Rama in his entire life. He was so loyal, lovable and committed to his brother. When Rama was exiled from the country for 14 years, Lakshmana also gave up all his happiness and accompanied his brother’s foot steps. During the way also Lakshmana served Lord Rama and Sita Devi reverently. He took care of them properly during those days.
‘Lakshmana Rekha’ is very famous. It is his specialty. Intruders cant enter into the ‘Lakshmana Rekha’ or Lakshmana’s limit. If anyone crosses then they will be instantly killed. Also Lakshmana is known as a very powerful warrior. His courage and power are near to that of Lord Rama. Lakshmana is a perfect example for a man whose life represents the duties of a man to his elders. Selfishness could not be seen in any part of his life. Narasimha Temples in Kerala Lakshmana Perumal Temple, Ernakulam Moozhikulam Lakshmanan, Ernakulam Mulakulam Lakshmanan* Thiruvillamala Viluadrinadan Vennimala Lakshman, Kottayam *Thirumoozhikkulam Lakshmana Swamy Temple, third temple of Nalambalam in Ernakulam District, and the only one among the four temples, which belong to the 108 Divya Desams, praised by Azhwars. The temple houses another 6 ft tall idol, similar to the idol at Triprayar, holding Shankha, Sudarsana chakra, Mace and Lotus, in standing posture, facing east, under the administration of the Travancore Devaswom Board. Rama and Lakshmana temples are numerous in Kerala due to deep-rooted local legends, the cultural importance of the Ramayana in the region, and the tradition of worshipping all four brothers (Nalambalam) to gain spiritual merit. Key temples like Thiruvilwamala, Vennimala, and the specific Nalambalam pilgrimage circuit in Thrissur/Ernakulam are central to this tradition. The Nalambalam Pilgrimage: A significant reason for the concentration of these temples is the "Nalambalam" tradition, where devotees visit four temples dedicated to Rama and his brothers (Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata, and Shatrughna) in a single day during the Malayalam month of Karkidakam. Legendary Associations: Many temples, such as the Thiruvilwamala Vilwadrinatha Temple, are believed to be places where the deities themselves rested or appeared. The Vennimala Sree Rama Lakshmana Swamy Temple is associated with local myths where Lakshmana was honored by sages for defeating demons. Cultural Significance: The Ramayana holds immense significance in Kerala, with "Karkidakam" being celebrated as the "Ramayana Masam" (month), leading to widespread worship of Rama and Lakshmana. Historical Dedications: These temples were often built or renovated by local rulers, such as the 1000-year-old Vennimala temple built by Cheraman Perumal. Key, ancient, and highly revered Rama-Lakshmana temples in Kerala include: Thiruvilwamala Vilwadrinatha Temple (Thrissur) Vennimala Sree Rama Lakshmana Swamy Temple (Kottayam) Thirumoozhikkulam Lakshmana Perumal Temple (Ernakulam - part of the Nalambalam) Thriprayar Sree Rama Temple (Thrissur - part of the Nalambalam) K Rajaram IRS 4126 On Sun, 4 Jan 2026 at 15:22, 'gopala krishnan' via KeralaIyers < [email protected]> wrote: > *VENNIMALA SREE RAMA LAKSHAMANA PERUMAL TEMPLE, PUTHUPALLI, KOTTAYAM > DISTRICT- KERALA* > > *Introduction* > > Vennimala Sree Rama Lakshamana Perumal Temple is one among the oldest Rama > Temples in South India. The temple, situated in the 4th ward of Puthupally, > is 2 km south to Vellor in Kottayam district. The place is about 15 km from > Kottayam. > > It is believed that Lord Rama and Lakshmana during their period of exile > visited this hillside. At that time numerous sages meditated in the caves > of Vennimala. Upon the request of the sages Lakshmana killed many demons > who were a threat and nuisance to the sages. Thus the place came to be > called ‘Vijayadri’ in Sanskrit. The name means ‘hill of victory’ as > Lakshmana won the battle with demons. Vijayadri in Malayalam became > Vennimala. Kottarathil Sankunny has written about the temple in his > Ithihasamala. > > *Legend* > > Cheraman Perumal Bhaskara Ravivarma, the King of Kerala built the temple. > The legend goes that Cheraman Perumal constructed this temple as per the > direction of Kapila Maharshi. The place name was Iravipuram originally. The > king who reached this place by canal route as per astronomical directions, > was shown the idol in this hill by a hunter named Iravi. Cheraman Perumal > was attracted by the beauty of this place and stayed here and built a > palace. He earmarked the hill as a sacred and protected place.But the > palace doesn’t remain today. Cheraman Perumal accepted Lord Rama as his > King and he declared that Lord Rama of this temple will be called by the > name “Vennimala Perumal”. > > *History* > > Later on, the temple came under the Thekkumkoor kings who ruled this > region. Vennimala was once the Capital of Thekkumkoor Kingdom. Unnuneeli > sandesam written in 14th century AD describes Vennimala in Thekkumkoor. In > AD 1749 King Marthanda Varma of Venadu captured Thekkumkoor and there after > it was portion of Thiruvuithamkoor. *The temple is more than thousand > years old as judged from the mrgamala in the namaskara mantapa, even though > the present structures may be of later period.* > > *Architecture* > > The temple is facing west. The entrance to the temple is through a dwara > gopura in Kerala style followed by an Anappandal. Then comes the two > dhwajastambhas followed by the Agra Mantapam or Balikkalpura. This is > followed by the Valiambalam with an in-built koothambalam. The Nalambalm is > of wood and tile and on the exterior there is a Vilakkumadom as well. > > The valiambalam leads to the inner prakara (courtyard) containing the > Srikovil and the namaskara mantapa. The namskara mantapa of medium size > contains four pillars and has been reconstructed in teak quite recently > with tiled roofing. On the south side of the namaskara mantapa, in between > the two pillars is the ancient Kanikka Vanchi of Teak with brass locking > system etc., a rare find. > > *Sanctum* > > Beyond the namaskara mantapa comes the unique srikovil only one of its > kind in South India. It is the with a pot shape, the Srikovil proper is in > circular form with a neck shaped mukhamantapa in front. The srikovil has > been constructed in stone and the mukhamantapa has ornamented wooden panels > in between stone pillars. *Both are roofed over by an integral copper > roof supported by rafters.* The exterior of the srikovil has beautiful > daru silpas (wooden idols) at intervals along the periphery. Sopanam as > well as pillars in the mantapa have been enclosed by brass membrane. Of the > daru silpas special mention can be made of Siva, Venugopal, Ravana, Sri > Rama and Mahalakshmi. > > Chief Deity > > Even though the main idol is that of Lakshmana Perumal, Sri Rama is also > present in the srikovil by convention. *Reinforcing this, there are two > bronze dhwajastambhas (flagmasts) in the front yard.* > > *Sub deities* > > In the south eastern corner of the sanctuary there are the idols of > Ganapathy, Saraswathy, Siva and Bhagavathi as also the idols of the > subsidiary deities. Outside at the north western corner there is the idol > of Lord Krishna. At the eastern side there are Nagayakshi, Elangikudiyan > (Sastav ), Nagaraja and some minor deities. > > *Poojas* > > Previously the temple was a Mahakshetra with five poojas and three > sreebalis daily. Now, only three poojas are performed. > > *Festivals* > > Earlier there was a 28 day festival from Rohini in Makaram to Rohini in > Kumbhom culminating in the Arattu. For the arattu, during the forward > journey Lakshmana was in front followed by Sri Rama while for the return > after the arattu Sri Rama used to come in front. > > All the 28 days were punctuated by Chakyar Koothu. The koothambalam is > part of Valiambalam. Pothiyil Chakyars had the hereditary rights of > performing Koothu in this temple. *Only Ramayanam story used to be played > here. Koothu for 16 days followed by Koodiyattom for 12 days was the > routine*. Vennimala Koothu has been an integral part of the cultural > scene of Kerala for centuries. At present, the festival goes on for > reduced duration of ten days. > > *Pithrumandapam* > > Another feature of the temple is the ‘pithrumandapam,’ an enclosed area > meant for the souls of the ancestors. It is intended to keep the souls of > the ancestors from feeling ignored or uncared for or from turning harmful > to the living. > > *Temple pond* > > The temple pond is brim-full of water all the year round. Devotees flock > to this place for the monthly balis , for the annual poojas and for the > sradha on the new moon day. The sradha which falls on new moon day in the > month of Karkidaka (July—August) draws thousands of devotees to Vennimala. > > *Address:* > > Perumal temple, Payyappady Vennimala Rd, Payyappady, Post, Puthuppally, > Kerala 686011 > > Phone: 085475 37825 > > *Protected monument* > > The state of Kerala has declared Vennimala in the Sri Rama-Lakshmana Sway > temple as a protected monument. Vennimala is the initial headquarters of > the Thekkumkur dynasty. > > *Compiled and posted by R. 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