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{{Short description|Hindu temple in Thrissur district, Kerala, India}}
{{Orphan|date=March 2024}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2023}}
{{Infobox temple
| name = Karuvathoor Sreeramaswami Temple
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| map_type = India Kerala
| map_caption = Karuvathoor Sreeramaswamy Temple, [[Velur, Thrissur|Velur]], [[Thrissur district|Thrissur]], [[Kerala]]
| coordinates = {{coord|10.62863|76.15184|format=dms|region:IN|display=inline,title}}
| country = {{flag|India}}
| state = [[Kerala]]
| district = [[Thrissur district|Thrissur]]
| location = [[Velur, Thrissur|Velur]]
| elevation_m = 38.76
| deity = [[Rama]]
| festivals = [[Rama Navami]]
| architecture = [[Architecture of Kerala]]
| temple_quantity = One
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'''[https://karuvathoortemple.unaux.com Karuvathoor Sree Ramaswamy Temple]''' is a Hindu temple located at Kurumaldesam in the [[Velur, Thrissur|Velur]] panchayat of Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India. This temple is located close to the Kurumal Sree Bhagawati Temple. Both temples function under the [https://www.cochindevaswomboard.org Cochin Devaswom Board].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Welcome To Cochin Devaswom Board |url=https://www.cochindevaswomboard.org/ |access-date=2022-06-04 |website=www.cochindevaswomboard.org}}</ref> Karuvathur temple is about 3 km from the Vengilassery Manimalarkavu temple where the [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/anniversary-of-velur-protest-to-be-observed-tomorrow/articleshow/81261207.cms Maru Marakkal Struggle]<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 1, 2021 |first=T.|last=Ramavarman |title=Anniversary of Velur protest to be observed tomorrow |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/anniversary-of-velur-protest-to-be-observed-tomorrow/articleshow/81261207.cms |access-date=2022-06-04 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> took place and also Kumbha Bharani - Kuthira Vela is celebrated and the [http://kuroorammatempletrust.com/krishna/temple.php Kururamma Temple] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231106121114/http://kuroorammatempletrust.com/krishna/temple.php |date=6 November 2023 }}<ref>{{Cite web |title=kururammatrust |url=http://kuroorammatempletrust.com/krishna/temple.php |access-date=2022-06-04 |website=kuroorammatempletrust.com |archive-date=6 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231106121114/http://kuroorammatempletrust.com/krishna/temple.php |url-status=dead }}</ref> associated with the story of [[Krishna|Lord Krishna]]. [https://cctvonline.tv/%E0%B4%B5%E0%B5%87%E0%B4%B2%E0%B5%82%E0%B4%B0%E0%B5%8D%E2%80%8D-%E0%B4%95%E0%B5%81%E0%B4%B1%E0%B5%81%E0%B4%AE%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%B2%E0%B5%8D%E2%80%8D-%E0%B4%95%E0%B4%B1%E0%B5%81%E0%B4%B5%E0%B4%A4%E0%B5%8D/ Renovation work]{{Dead link|date=March 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-19 |title=വേലൂര്‍ കുറുമാല്‍ കറുവത്തൂര്‍ ശ്രീരാമസ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ പുനരുദ്ധാരണ പ്രവര്‍ത്തനങ്ങള്‍ക്ക് തുടക്കമായി. |url=https://cctvonline.tv/വേലൂര്‍-കുറുമാല്‍-കറുവത്/ |access-date=2022-06-04 |website=CCTV News |language=en-US }}{{Dead link|date=March 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> is underway at the Karuvathoor temple.

== History ==
[[Azhvanchery Thamprakkal|Azhavanchery Thamprakkal]] is the pioneer of the Azhavanchery Mana, who holds an important place in the history of Kerala and once held a high spiritual status in the Kerala Hindu community. Karuvathoor Sree Ramaswamy Temple is a temple consecrated by Alzhavancheri Thamprakkal who had the last word on the rituals of the temples in Kerala.

Although the exact history of the temple is not yet known, it is believed to be over a thousand years old. Initially owned by the Azhvancheri Mana, the temple was later handed over to the [http://avanapparambu.in Avanaparambu Mana]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Avanapparambu mana |url=https://avanapparambu.in/ |access-date=2022-06-04 |website=avanapparambu.in}}</ref> of Kiralur desam. Even when Avanaparambu Mana was shifted to [[Kumbalangad]], the ownership of the temple remained with them. Later, when the government of Kerala brought the temples under the control of several [[Devaswom boards in Kerala|Devaswom Boards]] under a special law, the Karuvathoor Temple came under the control of the Cochin Devaswom Board. The Karuvathoor Temple is currently functioning under the Nelluvai Mullakkal Devaswom under the Thiruvilvamala Group of the Cochin Devaswom Board. Information about the Azhvanchery Thamprakkal and Avanaparambu Mana is available in [[Aithihyamala]] written by [[Kottarathil Sankunni|Kottarathil Shankunni]].

== Legend ==
According to Hindu mythology, [[Rama|Lord Rama]] is the seventh incarnation of [[Vishnu|Lord Vishnu]]. Hindus believe that Lord Vishnu incarnated as Lord Rama with the aim of restoring [[Dharma]] through the slaying of demonic forces. The story of Lord Rama is world famous through the epic poem [[Ramayana]] by the sage [[Valmiki]]. The Karuvathur Sri Ramaswamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Rama, who ascended to the throne after defeating all the demonic forces.

== Temple design ==
The Karuvathoor Temple is housed in a rectangular [[shrine]] with a dome and a tiled roof. The sculptural art used here is entirely Kerala. The sanctum sanctorum of the temple faces east. The sopanam (stairs) leads directly east from the sanctum sanctorum. In front of the sanctum sanctorum, there is a Namaskara Mandapam (small hall) and a Pradakshina Vazhi (path) around the sanctum sanctorum with idols of the deities [[Ganesha|Ganapati]] and [[Ayyappan|Ayyappa]]. Balikkals (Divine Granite Stones) of the [[Guardians of the directions|Ashtadikpalakas]] (Guardians of Directions) from Indra to Ishana and Saptamathas can be seen around.

The temple well is located on the north east side and Thidappalli (Kitchen) on the south east side. The main entrance of the temple has Valiyampalam (hall for delivering spiritual discourses and chanting of mantras) on both sides. Vilakkumadams have been built inside and outside of the temple. There are Pradakshina Vazhi, Deepa Sthampam, large and small Balikkals outside the Nalambalam. To the north-west are the Naga deities and the temple pool.

== Pictures ==
{| class="wikitable"
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|[[File:Karuvathoor Temple 6.jpg|alt=Front view|thumb|Front view]]
|[[File:Karuvathoor Temple 3.jpg|alt=Side View|thumb|Side View]]
|[[File:Karuvathoor 8.jpg|alt=Pathway around sanctum sanctorum|thumb|Pathway around sanctum sanctorum]]
|[[File:Karuvathoor 7.jpg|alt=Divine Granite Stones|thumb|Divine Granite Stones]]
|[[File:Karuvathoor Temple 1.jpg|alt=Stairs of sanctum sanctorum|thumb|Stairs of sanctum sanctorum]]
|}

== References ==
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[[Category:Hindu temples in Thrissur district]]

Karuvathoor Sreeramaswami Temple - Revision history

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