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{{Short description|Hindu temple in Kottayam district, Kerala}} | |||
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[[File:പെരുന്ന സുബ്രമണ്യസ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം.JPG|thumb|Perunna Subrahmanya Swami | | name = Perunna Subrahmanya Swami Temple | ||
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| map_caption = Subramanya Swamy Temple, [[Perunna]], [[Kottayam district|Kottayam]], [[Kerala]] | |||
| coordinates = {{coord|9|25|56.5|N|76|32|20.5|E|display=inline,title}} | |||
| country = {{flag|India}} | |||
| state = [[Kerala]] | |||
| district = [[Kottayam district|Kottayam]] | |||
| location = [[Perunna]] | |||
| elevation_m = 28.21 | |||
| deity = [[Kartikeya|Subramanya Swamy]] | |||
| festivals = Pallivetta utsavam | |||
| architecture = [[Architecture of Kerala]] | |||
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[[File:പെരുന്ന സുബ്രമണ്യസ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം.JPG|thumb|Perunna Subrahmanya Swami Temple]] | |||
'''Perunna Subrahmanya Swami Temple''' is a Hindu temple located at [[Perunna]] neighbourhood in [[Changanassery|Changanacherry]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Perunna Sree Subramanya Swami Temple - Famous Pilgrim Center in South Kerala |url=https://www.tourmyindia.com/states/kerala/perunna-sree-subramanya-swamy-temple.html |access-date=2023-11-29 |website=www.tourmyindia.com}}</ref> The deity of the temple is [[Kartikeya|Subrahmanya Swami]] ([[Kartikeya]]), one of the three sons of [[Shiva|Lord Shiva]]. [[Krishna|Lord Krishna]], [[Shiva|Lord Shiva]], [[Ayyappan|Lord Ayyappan]], [[Ganesha|Mahaganapathi]], [[Sarpa Kavu|Sarpa Deva]], [[Rakshasa]] are other deities in this temple. This temple is famous for its 'Pallivetta' utsav.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sree Subramanya Swamy Temple, Perunna, Kottayam |url=https://www.keralatourism.org/destination/sree-subramanya-swamy-temple/494 |access-date=2023-11-29 |website=Kerala Tourism |language=en}}</ref> | |||
Perunna Subrahmanya Swami Temple is the first one in [[Kerala]] which was opened to all Hindus (irrespective of the caste), before the order of [[Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma]] of the [[Travancore|Kingdom of Travancore]] by [[Mannathu Padmanabha Pillai|Mannathu Padmanabhan]]{{Citation needed|date=March 2009}} Hearing this incident [[Mohandas Gandhi]] during his first visit to [[Kerala]] came to the temple and worshipped the Muruga.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sri Subramanya Swami Temple - Perunna, Kottayam - Timings, History, Pooja & Aarti schedule, |url=https://www.trawell.in/kerala/kottayam/sri-subramanya-swami-temple-perunna |access-date=2023-11-29 |website=Trawell.in}}</ref> A grand ceremony and meeting were conducted at the east gate of the temple then. | |||
==Deity== | ==Deity== | ||
In the temple, the furious form of | In the temple, the furious form of [[Kartikeya|Subrahmanya Swami]] is worshipped. The [[Vel]] is pointed downwards. Subrahmanya Swamy is worshipped here in the form of ''Devasenapathi'',<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-16 |title=Perunna Subrahmanya Swami Temple – Information – History – Festival – Muruga Holds Vel Downwards |url=https://www.hindu-blog.com/2021/12/perunna-subrahmanya-swami-temple.html |access-date=2023-11-29}}</ref> the supreme general of the holy forces. The deity is in an angry and furious mood as he had just killed [[Tārakāsura|Tarakasuran]]. He faces east as seen in most of the temples, and this is the only temple with a furious form. | ||
[[Ganesha|Mahaganapathi]], [[Krishna|Lord Krishna]], [[Shiva|Lord Shiva]] and [[Sarpa Kavu|serpent deities]] are the other deities. | |||
Tuesday is an important day in the Temple. The [[Puja (Hinduism)|pooja]] (rituals) are done by [[Nambudiri]] [[Brahmin]] priests. December–January are time of festival at the Temple. | |||
==Perunna inscriptions== | ==Perunna inscriptions== | ||
Inscriptions in ''Vatteshuthu'' alphabet can be seen at the west gate of the temple. These are believed to be written in the 10th century, during the rule of Kulasekhara Koyiladhikari.{{ | Inscriptions in ''Vatteshuthu'' alphabet can be seen at the west gate of the temple. These are believed to be written in the 10th century, during the rule of Kulasekhara Koyiladhikari.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Perunna Subrahmanya Swami Temple |url=https://www.hellotravel.com/india/perunna-subrahmanya-swami-temple |access-date=2023-11-29 |website=www.hellotravel.com}}</ref> | ||
Perunna is a holy place with a lot of temples | [[Perunna]] is a holy place with a lot of temples. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Temples of Kerala]] | * [[Temples of Kerala]] | ||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https:// | * [https://perunnatemple.com/ Perunna Murugan Temple website] | ||
{{Hindu temples in Kerala}} | {{Hindu temples in Kerala}} | ||
Latest revision as of 10:45, 21 December 2024
| Perunna Subrahmanya Swami Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kottayam |
| Deity | Subramanya Swamy |
| Festivals | Pallivetta utsavam |
| Location | |
| Location | Perunna |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
| Coordinates | 9°25′56.5″N 76°32′20.5″E / 9.432361°N 76.539028°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Architecture of Kerala |
| Specifications | |
| Temple | One |
| Elevation | 28.21 m (93 ft) |
Perunna Subrahmanya Swami Temple is a Hindu temple located at Perunna neighbourhood in Changanacherry.[1] The deity of the temple is Subrahmanya Swami (Kartikeya), one of the three sons of Lord Shiva. Lord Krishna, Lord Shiva, Lord Ayyappan, Mahaganapathi, Sarpa Deva, Rakshasa are other deities in this temple. This temple is famous for its 'Pallivetta' utsav.[2]
Perunna Subrahmanya Swami Temple is the first one in Kerala which was opened to all Hindus (irrespective of the caste), before the order of Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma of the Kingdom of Travancore by Mannathu Padmanabhan[citation needed] Hearing this incident Mohandas Gandhi during his first visit to Kerala came to the temple and worshipped the Muruga.[3] A grand ceremony and meeting were conducted at the east gate of the temple then.
Deity[edit | edit source]
In the temple, the furious form of Subrahmanya Swami is worshipped. The Vel is pointed downwards. Subrahmanya Swamy is worshipped here in the form of Devasenapathi,[4] the supreme general of the holy forces. The deity is in an angry and furious mood as he had just killed Tarakasuran. He faces east as seen in most of the temples, and this is the only temple with a furious form.
Mahaganapathi, Lord Krishna, Lord Shiva and serpent deities are the other deities.
Tuesday is an important day in the Temple. The pooja (rituals) are done by Nambudiri Brahmin priests. December–January are time of festival at the Temple.
Perunna inscriptions[edit | edit source]
Inscriptions in Vatteshuthu alphabet can be seen at the west gate of the temple. These are believed to be written in the 10th century, during the rule of Kulasekhara Koyiladhikari.[5] Perunna is a holy place with a lot of temples.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Perunna Sree Subramanya Swami Temple - Famous Pilgrim Center in South Kerala". www.tourmyindia.com. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ↑ "Sree Subramanya Swamy Temple, Perunna, Kottayam". Kerala Tourism. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ↑ "Sri Subramanya Swami Temple - Perunna, Kottayam - Timings, History, Pooja & Aarti schedule,". Trawell.in. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ↑ "Perunna Subrahmanya Swami Temple – Information – History – Festival – Muruga Holds Vel Downwards". 16 December 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ↑ "Perunna Subrahmanya Swami Temple". www.hellotravel.com. Retrieved 29 November 2023.