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| name = Nalambalam<br>{{small|''(Four Temple)''}} | |||
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| image1 = Thriprayar Sree Rama Temple.JPG | |||
| caption1 = [[Thriprayar Temple|Thriprayar Sree Rama Temple]] of [[Rama]] | |||
| image2 = Thirumoozhikkulam.jpg | |||
| caption2 = [[Thirumoozhikkulam Lakshmana Perumal Temple|Lakshmana Perumal Temple]] of [[Lakshmana]] | |||
| image3 = Koothambalam .jpg | |||
| caption3 = [[Koodalmanikyam Temple|Koodalmanikyam Bharata Temple]] of [[Bharata (Ramayana)|Bharata]] | |||
| image4 = Payammal Shathrugna temple kerala.jpg | |||
| caption4 = [[Payammal Shatrughna Temple]] of [[Shatrughna]] | |||
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| caption = Four temple of King [[Dasharatha]] sons. | |||
| map_type = India Kerala | |||
| map_caption = Nalambalam, [[Kerala]] | |||
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| country = {{flag|India}} | |||
| state = [[Kerala]] | |||
| district = [[Thrissur District|Thrissur]], [[Ernakulam District|Ernakulam]] | |||
| location = [[Triprayar]], [[Moozhikkulam]], [[Irinjalakuda]], Payammal | |||
| elevation_m = 27.33 | |||
| deity = [[Rama]], [[Lakshmana]], [[Bharata (Ramayana)|Bharata]], [[Shatrughna]] | |||
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| architecture = [[Architecture of Kerala]] | |||
| temple_quantity = Four | |||
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'''Nalambalam''' is a set of four [[Hindu]] temples in [[Kerala]]. In [[Malayalam]], ''Nalu'' | '''Nalambalam''' is a set of four [[Hindu]] temples in [[Kerala]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nalambala Dharshanam {{!}} Ramapuram |url=https://nalambalam.org/ |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Nalambalam |language=en-US}}</ref> In [[Malayalam]], ''Nalu''. The temples are devoted to [[Rama]] and his brothers, and form the Nalambala Dharshan, a four temple pilgrimage.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2024-01-17 |title=PM Modi visits Thriprayar Sree Ramaswami Temple in Thrissur |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/pm-modi-visits-thriprayar-sree-ramaswami-temple-in-thrissur/article67747559.ece |access-date=2026-03-09 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> There are around six sets of Nalambalams in Kerala, the most famous among them being the four temples located in [[Thrissur district|Thrissur]] and [[Ernakulam district]]s, namely [[Thriprayar Temple|Thriprayar Sree Rama Temple]], [[Koodalmanikyam Temple|Koodalmanikyam Bharatha Temple]], [[Thirumoozhikkulam Lakshmana Perumal Temple|Moozhikkulam Lakshmana Temple]] and [[Payammal Shatrughna Temple|Payyammal Shathrughna Temple]]. | ||
==Nalambalam Yatra== | ==Nalambalam Yatra== | ||
Nalambalam Yatra begins from the Rama temple in [[Triprayar]] and ends up at Shatrughna Temple in | Nalambalam Yatra begins from the Rama temple in [[Triprayar]] and ends up at [[Shatrughna Temple]] in Payyammal. It is customary to visit the four temples in the order [[Rama]], [[Bharata (Ramayana)|Bharata]], [[Lakshmana]] and [[Shatrughna]] respectively. A pilgrimage to these temples on a single day during the holy month of Karkkidakam believed to shower blessings and ensure prosperity. Starting from [[Thriprayar]] reaching Payammel through Koodalmanikyam and Moozhikulam. It is considered difficult to complete the trip before noon in early days on foot. | ||
== Thriprayar Sreerama Temple == | == Thriprayar Sreerama Temple == | ||
[[Thriprayar Temple]] houses a 6 ft tall idol of the Lord, holding Shankha, Sudarsanachakra, Stick and Garland, in a very ferocious form facing east. He is seen in standing posture. Vedi Vazhipadu and Meenoottu are the main offerings. The temple is under the control of Cochin Devaswom Board, an autonomous body. | [[Thriprayar Temple]] houses a 6 ft tall idol of the Lord, holding Shankha, Sudarsanachakra, Stick and Garland, in a very ferocious form facing east. He is seen in standing posture. Vedi Vazhipadu and Meenoottu are the main offerings. The temple is under the control of Cochin Devaswom Board, an autonomous body. | ||
Thriprayar is in the middle of Guruvayoor – Kodungallore route. Those who want to come via Trichur should reach Cherpu and proceed west wards to reach the east nada of the temple. Here is the famous Rama temple. This is the first temple to visit as part of Nalambalam Pilgrimage. | |||
Thriprayar is in the middle of Guruvayoor – Kodungallore route . Those who want to come via Trichur should reach Cherpu and proceed west wards to reach the east nada of the temple . Here is the famous Rama temple. This is the first temple to visit as part of Nalambalam Pilgrimage | |||
== Koodalmanikyam Temple, Irinjalakuda == | == Koodalmanikyam Temple, Irinjalakuda == | ||
[[Koodalmanikyam Temple]] is one among the rare temples in India dedicated to the worship of Bharata, the second brother of Rama. [[Koodalmanikyam Temple]] houses another 6 ft tall idol of the Lord, seen in ferocious form, facing east, in standing posture holding the same things as seen at Triprayar. This is one of the rare temples where only one idol is there. The temple has a private devaswom. | [[Koodalmanikyam Temple]] is one among the rare temples in India dedicated to the worship of Bharata, the second brother of Rama. [[Koodalmanikyam Temple]] houses another 6 ft tall idol of the Lord, seen in ferocious form, facing east, in standing posture holding the same things as seen at Triprayar. This is one of the rare temples where only one idol is there. The temple has a private devaswom. | ||
This is a unique Vaishnava Temple and the second temple to visit. From Triprayar proceed in the Kodungallore route and divert from Edamuttam or Moonnupeedika. Irinjalakuda is about 20 km away from Triprayar | This is a unique Vaishnava Temple and the second temple to visit. From Triprayar proceed in the Kodungallore route and divert from Edamuttam or Moonnupeedika. Irinjalakuda is about 20 km away from Triprayar. | ||
== Moozhikkulam Sree Lakshmana Perumal Temple == | == Moozhikkulam Sree Lakshmana Perumal Temple == | ||
[[Thirumoozhikkulam Lakshmana Perumal Temple]] is the only temple in [[Ernakulam District]], and the only one among the four temples, which belong to the 108 [[Divya Desam]]s, praised by [[Azhwar]]s. The temple houses another 6 ft tall idol, similar to the idol at [[Triprayar]], holding [[Shankha]], [[Sudarsana chakra]], [[Ceremonial mace|Mace]] and [[Padma (attribute)|Lotus]], in standing posture, facing east. | [[Thirumoozhikkulam Lakshmana Perumal Temple]] is the only temple in [[Ernakulam District]], and the only one among the four temples, which belong to the 108 [[Divya Desam]]s, praised by [[Azhwar|Alvar]]s. The temple houses another 6 ft tall idol, similar to the idol at [[Triprayar]], holding [[Shankha]], [[Sudarsana chakra]], [[Ceremonial mace|Mace]] and [[Padma (attribute)|Lotus]], in standing posture, facing east. | ||
Moozhikkulam Temple is the third temple to visit and is dedicated to Lakshmana. This is in Ernakulam District near to famous Annamanada Mahadeva temple proceed alongs Vellankallore in Irinjalakuda route to Kodungallore and reach Mala, Annamanada and then Muzhikkulam . Darshan is possible from 4 to 11.00 and 5 to 8 . | Moozhikkulam Temple is the third temple to visit and is dedicated to Lakshmana. This is in Ernakulam District near to famous Annamanada Mahadeva temple proceed alongs Vellankallore in Irinjalakuda route to Kodungallore and reach Mala, Annamanada and then Muzhikkulam . Darshan is possible from 4 to 11.00 and 5 to 8 . | ||
== Payammal Sree Shathruknha | == Payammal Sree Shathruknha Swami Temple == | ||
[[Payammal Shatrughna Temple|Payammal Sree Shathruknha swaamee Temple]] is the smallest temple, having the smallest idol, also similar to that at Triprayar. This is the last temple to visit. Reach Vellangallore and proceed west wards 4 km to reach Aripalam. Take right turn and reach the temple. Important Vazhipadu is Sudarshanan dedication | [[Payammal Shatrughna Temple|Payammal Sree Shathruknha swaamee Temple]] is the smallest temple, having the smallest idol, also similar to that at Triprayar. This is the last temple to visit. Reach Vellangallore and proceed west wards 4 km to reach Aripalam. Take right turn and reach the temple. Important Vazhipadu is Sudarshanan dedication. | ||
== | ==See also== | ||
In addition to the aforementioned temples, Kerala also has five other sets of Nalambalam. | |||
[[Ramapuram, Kottayam|Ramapuram]] in [[Kottayam district]], [[Kerala]] is another place where temples of all four brothers are situated. The four temples of central Kerala, thronged by Hindu devotees during the holy month of [[Karkidakam]] are centred round [[Ramapuram, Kottayam|Ramapuram]], within a distance of three kilometres. They are [[Ramapuram Sree Rama Temple|Ramapuram Sree Ramaswamy Temple]], Koodappulam Sree Lakshmanaswamy Temple, Amanakara Sree Bharathaswamy Temple, and Methiri Sree Sathrughnaswamy Temple. | |||
' | In Kerala's [[Ernakulam district|Ernakulam]] district, the Nalambalam circuit consists of Mammalassery Sreeramaswami Temple, Memmury Sree Bharata Swami Temple(Bharatapilly), Mulakkulam Lakshmana Swami Temple, and Nedungaattu Sree Shatrugna Swami Temple(Mammalassery). Though this set is considered to be the Ernakulam district Nalambalam circuit, the Mulakkulam Sree Lakshmana Swami Temple is situated in the Kottayam-Ernakulam border. | ||
Another set of Nalambalam is located in the [[Malappuram district|Malappuram]] district. The circuit consist of [[Ramapuram, Malappuram|Ramapuram]] Sreeramaswami Temple, Karinchapadi-Chirammal Sree Bharatha Swami Temple, Vattallur Chovvana Panangangara Lakshmana Swami Temple, and Naranathu Shatrughna Swami Temple. Here, the entire Nalambala Yatra can be completed within approximately one hour. | |||
The Nalambalam circuit in the [[Kannur district|Kannur]] district is the fifth and final set of Nalambalam. This circuit consists of Neerveli Sree Ramaswamy Temple, Elayavoor Sree Bharatha Swamy Temple, Perinjeri Sri Vishnu (Lakshmana) Temple, and Payam Sri Mahavishu (Shatrughna) Temple. | |||
In [[Palakkad district|Palakkad]] district, the nalambalam circuit consists of the [[ Vilwadrinatha Temple|Thiruvilwamala Sree Vilwadrinatha Temple]] on the Thrissur-Palakkad border where Rama and Lakshmana are worshiped, the Kuzhalmannam Pulpuramandham Bharata Temple in Palakkad, and the Sree Shatrughna Swami Temple in Kalkulam, Kuthannur, Palakkad. However since there are only three temples involved in the pilgrimage, it can't technically be considered a ''Nal''ambalam circuit. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Temples of Kerala]] | * [[Temples of Kerala]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Nalambalam (Four Temple) | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Thrissur, Ernakulam |
| Deity | Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata, Shatrughna |
| Location | |
| Location | Triprayar, Moozhikkulam, Irinjalakuda, Payammal |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Architecture of Kerala |
| Specifications | |
| Temple | Four |
| Elevation | 27.33 m (90 ft) |
Nalambalam is a set of four Hindu temples in Kerala.[1] In Malayalam, Nalu. The temples are devoted to Rama and his brothers, and form the Nalambala Dharshan, a four temple pilgrimage.[2] There are around six sets of Nalambalams in Kerala, the most famous among them being the four temples located in Thrissur and Ernakulam districts, namely Thriprayar Sree Rama Temple, Koodalmanikyam Bharatha Temple, Moozhikkulam Lakshmana Temple and Payyammal Shathrughna Temple.
Nalambalam Yatra[edit | edit source]
Nalambalam Yatra begins from the Rama temple in Triprayar and ends up at Shatrughna Temple in Payyammal. It is customary to visit the four temples in the order Rama, Bharata, Lakshmana and Shatrughna respectively. A pilgrimage to these temples on a single day during the holy month of Karkkidakam believed to shower blessings and ensure prosperity. Starting from Thriprayar reaching Payammel through Koodalmanikyam and Moozhikulam. It is considered difficult to complete the trip before noon in early days on foot.
Thriprayar Sreerama Temple[edit | edit source]
Thriprayar Temple houses a 6 ft tall idol of the Lord, holding Shankha, Sudarsanachakra, Stick and Garland, in a very ferocious form facing east. He is seen in standing posture. Vedi Vazhipadu and Meenoottu are the main offerings. The temple is under the control of Cochin Devaswom Board, an autonomous body.
Thriprayar is in the middle of Guruvayoor – Kodungallore route. Those who want to come via Trichur should reach Cherpu and proceed west wards to reach the east nada of the temple. Here is the famous Rama temple. This is the first temple to visit as part of Nalambalam Pilgrimage.
Koodalmanikyam Temple, Irinjalakuda[edit | edit source]
Koodalmanikyam Temple is one among the rare temples in India dedicated to the worship of Bharata, the second brother of Rama. Koodalmanikyam Temple houses another 6 ft tall idol of the Lord, seen in ferocious form, facing east, in standing posture holding the same things as seen at Triprayar. This is one of the rare temples where only one idol is there. The temple has a private devaswom.
This is a unique Vaishnava Temple and the second temple to visit. From Triprayar proceed in the Kodungallore route and divert from Edamuttam or Moonnupeedika. Irinjalakuda is about 20 km away from Triprayar.
Moozhikkulam Sree Lakshmana Perumal Temple[edit | edit source]
Thirumoozhikkulam Lakshmana Perumal Temple is the only temple in Ernakulam District, and the only one among the four temples, which belong to the 108 Divya Desams, praised by Alvars. The temple houses another 6 ft tall idol, similar to the idol at Triprayar, holding Shankha, Sudarsana chakra, Mace and Lotus, in standing posture, facing east.
Moozhikkulam Temple is the third temple to visit and is dedicated to Lakshmana. This is in Ernakulam District near to famous Annamanada Mahadeva temple proceed alongs Vellankallore in Irinjalakuda route to Kodungallore and reach Mala, Annamanada and then Muzhikkulam . Darshan is possible from 4 to 11.00 and 5 to 8 .
Payammal Sree Shathruknha Swami Temple[edit | edit source]
Payammal Sree Shathruknha swaamee Temple is the smallest temple, having the smallest idol, also similar to that at Triprayar. This is the last temple to visit. Reach Vellangallore and proceed west wards 4 km to reach Aripalam. Take right turn and reach the temple. Important Vazhipadu is Sudarshanan dedication.
See also[edit | edit source]
In addition to the aforementioned temples, Kerala also has five other sets of Nalambalam.
Ramapuram in Kottayam district, Kerala is another place where temples of all four brothers are situated. The four temples of central Kerala, thronged by Hindu devotees during the holy month of Karkidakam are centred round Ramapuram, within a distance of three kilometres. They are Ramapuram Sree Ramaswamy Temple, Koodappulam Sree Lakshmanaswamy Temple, Amanakara Sree Bharathaswamy Temple, and Methiri Sree Sathrughnaswamy Temple.
In Kerala's Ernakulam district, the Nalambalam circuit consists of Mammalassery Sreeramaswami Temple, Memmury Sree Bharata Swami Temple(Bharatapilly), Mulakkulam Lakshmana Swami Temple, and Nedungaattu Sree Shatrugna Swami Temple(Mammalassery). Though this set is considered to be the Ernakulam district Nalambalam circuit, the Mulakkulam Sree Lakshmana Swami Temple is situated in the Kottayam-Ernakulam border.
Another set of Nalambalam is located in the Malappuram district. The circuit consist of Ramapuram Sreeramaswami Temple, Karinchapadi-Chirammal Sree Bharatha Swami Temple, Vattallur Chovvana Panangangara Lakshmana Swami Temple, and Naranathu Shatrughna Swami Temple. Here, the entire Nalambala Yatra can be completed within approximately one hour.
The Nalambalam circuit in the Kannur district is the fifth and final set of Nalambalam. This circuit consists of Neerveli Sree Ramaswamy Temple, Elayavoor Sree Bharatha Swamy Temple, Perinjeri Sri Vishnu (Lakshmana) Temple, and Payam Sri Mahavishu (Shatrughna) Temple.
In Palakkad district, the nalambalam circuit consists of the Thiruvilwamala Sree Vilwadrinatha Temple on the Thrissur-Palakkad border where Rama and Lakshmana are worshiped, the Kuzhalmannam Pulpuramandham Bharata Temple in Palakkad, and the Sree Shatrughna Swami Temple in Kalkulam, Kuthannur, Palakkad. However since there are only three temples involved in the pilgrimage, it can't technically be considered a Nalambalam circuit.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Nalambala Dharshanam | Ramapuram". Nalambalam. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ↑ "PM Modi visits Thriprayar Sree Ramaswami Temple in Thrissur". The Hindu. 17 January 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 March 2026.