Peringottukara Devasthanam

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Peringottukara Devasthanam Vishnumaya Swamy Temple[1] (Peringottukara Devasthanam) is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Swamy Vishnumaya[2]. This temple is in Peringottukara in Thrissur District of Kerala, India[3]. It is one the most ancient Shree Vishnumaya temple, with a tradition of nearly 400 years. Over the years, this temple[4] has become renowned for its special pujas, which help devotees overcome all their pains and troubles. The main deity of this temple is Vishnumaya Swamy[5] in a dancing attire. This Devasthanam temple, also known as the Kaliyuga Varada temple where Swamy Vishnumaya is in a state of cosmic enlightenment. With technological advancements, the temple now offers online prayer requests and darshan[6] for devotees who cannot visit the temple personally.

The sub-deities at this temple include Ganapathy Swamy, Bhuwaneswary Devi, and the Kukshikalpa Samadhi houses 390 subordinate deities of Swamy Vishnumaya. They are considered as the army of Swamy Vishnumaya. The temple of Bhuwaneshwary Devi[7] is located to the right side of the main temple as she was the one who advised Velu Swamy to install the statue of Swamy Vishnumaya. Swamy Ganapathy is considered the elder brother of Swamy Vishnumaya and worshiped in this temple.

## Contents

* 1 History
* 2 Festivals
* 2.1 Devasthanam Thiravellattu[10]
* 2.2 Kalamezhuthupattu Festival
* 2.3 Thottampattu Festival
* 3 References
* 4 External links

## History[edit]

The temple of Swamy Vishnumaya was brought to Peringottukara village by Paramacharya Velumuthappan Swamy as a Sreekovil. Velukutty Swamy followed in his footsteps and then followed by Damodaran Swamy. His family's fifth generation currently cares for the temple's functioning. Dr. Unni Swamy is the current Chief Priest of Perungottukara Devasthanam. Over the years, this temple emerged as Peringottukara Devasthanam[8] and has acquired its current structure.

The abode of Damodara Swamy is situated within the premises of this temple. Special prayers and pujas are held here during special occasions. Shree Brahmarakshasu is another sub-deity around the main temple and is known to cure Vastu defects in the houses of devotees.

## Festivals[edit]

Peringottukara Devasthanam Vishnumaya Kuttichathan[9] temple celebrates three major festivals:

### Devasthanam Thiravellattu[10][edit]

The birthday of Lord Vishnumaya is celebrated as Thiravellattu[11]. The celebration lasts for nine days[12], and according to faith, devotees can ask Lord Vishnumaya to fulfill all their wishes. This is celebrated once a year, and the auspicious date for the next festival is chosen by the Lord himself and shared with his devotees through his dance.

### Kalamezhuthupattu Festival[edit]

This festival is celebrated during the Malayalam months of Karkkidagam and Vrichigam (July). Usually, these Kalamezhuthupattu programs are help prior to Sabarimala Mandalakalam. During this festival, devotees collect dust from the floor painting (kalam)[13] and worship it in the house for prosperity and to drive away evil forces.

### Thottampattu Festival[edit]

Soon after the Thiravellattu festival, the festival of Thottampattu where actors,[14]politicians, singers and eminent personalities attend to please Bhuwaneswary Devi who is considered as the mother of the Devasthanam. During this festival, the idol's depictions are drawn and celebrated on the floor while the idol is taken through long processions and loud music from traditional instruments and drums.

## References[edit]

1. ↑ "#39 of things to do in Thrissur". Wanderlog. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
2. ↑ Vishnumaya Swami: The Divine Saga - A Tale of Destiny and Devotion, retrieved 2024-02-15
3. ↑ "ദേവസ്ഥാനത്ത് ത്യാഗരാജ പഞ്ചരത്നകീർത്തനാലാപനം". Newspaper. 2023-12-31. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
4. ↑ sanskar, hindu (2020-07-27). "Peringottukara Devasthanam Temple, kerala". Vedic Sanskar. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
5. ↑ Ltd, Infokerala Communications Pvt (2017-09-01). Pilgrimage to Temple Heritage 2017. Info Kerala Communications Pvt Ltd. ISBN 978-81-934567-0-5.
6. ↑ "Peringottukara Devasthanam | Vishnumaya Evening Live Darshan | January 1, 2022". EliteMint. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
7. ↑ Bhuvneshwaribhilwadi (2010-09-16). "Bhuvneshwari Bhilwadi, Dist.Sangli: Reference of goddess Bhuvneshwari in Gurucharitra". Bhuvneshwari Bhilwadi, Dist.Sangli. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
8. ↑ "Peringottukara Devasthanam". devasthanam.com. 2022-06-16. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
9. ↑ MUNDEKKAD, DR BABU (30 June 2018). KALLATTA KURUPPANMARUDE KALAMEZHUTHUPATTU (2nd ed.). Current Publishers. ISBN 9788126404827.`{{cite book}}`: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
10. ↑ "ദേവസ്ഥാനത്ത് ത്യാഗരാജ പഞ്ചരത്നകീർത്തനാലാപനം". Newspaper. 2023-12-31. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
11. ↑ KARANAYILDEVASTANAM (2023-03-06). "THIRAVELLATTU MAHOTSAVAM ROOPAKKALAM DARSHAN MARCH 12 9 AM". karanayil devasthanam. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
12. ↑ "Kanadi Madam Tharavadu Temple Thira Vellattu Festival – Roopakkalam – Pattutsavam – Kuttichathan Temple". 2022-01-06. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
13. ↑ "Kalamezhuthu: Divinity and Devotion in the Art of Floor Painting". www.thisday.app. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
14. ↑ Desk, Entertainment. "പെരിങ്ങോട്ടുകര വിഷ്ണുമായ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ നാരീപൂജയിൽ പങ്കെടുത്ത് ഖുശ്‌ബു, ചിത്രങ്ങൾ". malayalam.indianexpress.com (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 2024-02-15.

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