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{{Infobox Hindu temple<br />
| name = Sree Subramanya Swami Temple Uravappara<br />
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| map_type = India Kerala<br />
| map_caption = Location in Kerala<br />
| coordinates = {{coord|9|55|04|N|76|47|59|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}<br />
| native_name = ഉറവപ്പാറ ശ്രീസുബ്രഹ്മണ്യ സ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം<br />
| country = [[India]]<br />
| state = [[Kerala]]<br />
| district = [[Idukki]]<br />
| location = [[Thodupuzha]]<br />
| elevation_m = 152.5<br />
| deity = [[Kartikeya]] as Bala Subramanya<br />
| festivals= [[Thaipooyam]]<br />
| architecture = Traditional Kerala style<br />
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'''Sree Subramanya Swami Temple''', also known by the name 'Malayala Palani' ([[Palani]] of Kerala), is located in Olamattom near [[Thodupuzha]] in [[Idukki district|Idukki]] district in the Indian state of [[Kerala]]. It is situated at a height of {{cvt|500|ft}} above [[mean sea level]]. Lord [[Kartikeya|Muruga]] presides there in the form 'Bala Subramanya'.<br />
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The legend has it that the idol here is a self-born one.<br />
[[Pandava]]s, the renowned heroes in the great Indian epic [[Mahabharata]] along with their spouse [[Draupadi]] had a sojourn here during their twelve years exile. At present, three big boulders can be seen atop of the rocks which is believed to the three stands of a rock oven used by the Pandavas for cooking purposes. When a shortage of water occurred, [[Bhima]], the mightiest among Pandavas forcibly applied his foot on the hard rock which produced an elegant spring. There are varied opinions regarding the name 'Uravappara'. Some say that the pond produced by the force of Bhima is Uravappara. While some other believe that the temple got its name from the 'Abhishekatheertham' that flows down from the rocks.<br />
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== Festivals ==<br />
The annual festival of the temple is hosted in the Malayalam month of 'Makaram' (January/February). Salt and Pepper are the two important offerings to the deity.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.india9.com/i9show/Uravappara-Temple-51496.htm|title=Uravappara Temple in Thodupuzha India|website=www.india9.com|access-date=2016-12-07}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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