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Thiruvalvaazh |
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| History - Thiruvalvaazh |
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Theertham - Kandaakarna Theertham, Pambaa river.
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As
per sthalapurana, Shankara mangalatthammai, a pativratha used to
observe Ekadasi vratha and feed one Brahmachari(bachelor boy) on
Dwadasi. Tholakarana, a demon, created hurdles for this. The Lord
in the form of Brahmachari killed Tholakarana and came for the feast,
hiding the Yagnopavitham (sacred thread) with Krishnajinam (deer
skin). The Lord at the request of pativratha gives darshan and continues
to give this day , with Lakshmi adorning His chest and hence called
Tiruvazhmarban. | Mangalasasanam: |
| Thirumangaialwar - 1808-1817, 2674 (118)
Nammalwar - 3205 - 3215. Total of 22 Paasurams. |
| Special Information | |
| Dieties | Kolabiran, Selvath Thirukkozhundhu |
| Vimanam | Sadhuranga Kola Vimanam |
| Theerthangal | Kandaakarna Theertham |
| Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar, Nammazhwar |
| Pratyaksham | Saptha Rishis |
| Direction and Posture | East-faced and Standing Posture |
| Travel Base | Kottayam |
| Access to the temple | About 3 Kms from Thiruvella Main Road |
| Note: | Previously ladies were prohibited inside the temple. The ban has been lifted now. |
| Moolavar |
| The Moolavar found
in this sthalam is Kolapiraan. He is also called as "Thiruvaazhmarban".
Moolavar is found in Nindra Thirukkolam facing his thirumugham along
Eastern direction. The perumal is prathyaksham for Kanda Karnan..
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| How to Get There. |
This sthalam is situated 3 kms away from Thiruvalla railway station which is in between Kollam - Ernakulam railway lane. We can reach this sthalam also by bus that goes towards kottayam. For staying, Chattirams are available. |