Alathiyur Perumthrikovil Temple
It is believed that the idol, so called Perumthrikovil Hanuman Kavu
Temple was erected and consecrated by Sage Vasishta some 3000 years
ago. This temple was owned by Alathiyur Grama Namboodiri. Afterwards
it was taken over by Vettath Raja. Then the temple came under the
management of Zamorin Raja of Kozhikode.This temple situates in Alathiyur
village, Tirur Taluk, Malappuram district. Here Lord Sree Rama pauses
with a peculiar expression on his face. There is no Sita along with
him. After Ravana's extortion of Sita, Sree Rama was giving code word
on the ears of Sree Hanuman to convey Sita and ordered him to seek
her. Such a peculiar expression is vividly seen on the face of Sree
Rama's idol in this temple. Here the temple of Sree Hanuman is adjacent
to the main temple of Sree Rama. Sree Hanuman stands leaning forward
to hear his master's words with a club in his hand. The numerous Gods
who bestowed their enormous power on Sree Hanuman are accomplishing
his mission, that is seeking Goddess Sita. Temple of Sree Lakshmana
situates a few metres away from the main temple and it is believed
that Sree Lakshmana was keeping away to avoid hearing the confidential
talk between Sree Rama and Sree Hanuman. Sree Hanuman of Alathiyur
not only eliminates all mental agonies of his devotees but fulfils
their desires. The favourite offering to Sree Hanuman is wet avil
(Pothi Avil) and another important offering is Kadali plantain. Here
there is a platform to commemorate Sree Hanuman's transgression to
Lanka over the sea. There is a long granite stone at one end of this
platform and it symbolises the sea. Devotees come running and leap
over this long stone. By doing this, auspicious result is expected
especially for the better health and life of children.
Alathiyur Perumthrikovil Temple, P.O. Polissery, TIrur- 676102 Ph:
0494 2430666.
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