Located at Haripad, Alappuzha district, Sree Subrahmanya Swamy temple is one of the oldest temples in Kerala dedicated to Lord Kartikeya. The temple is also known as Dakshina Palani. The temple is believed to date back before the start of Kaliyuga. The temple witnessed a major outbreak of fire in the Malayalam Era year 1096. The temple was rebuilt during the reign of King of Travancore Sree Chithira Thirunal Rama Varma.

Location Kerala, Alapuzzha, Thiruvananthapuram

Legend

Accoording to the legends, it is believed that the idol of Lord Kartikeya was worshiped by Sage Parashuram for poojas. Sage Parashuram left the idol in Kandanalloor in Govindamuttom Backwaters. All the landlords of Eakachakra (the then Haripad) had vision regarding the idol and they recovered it from the backwater. After Thiruvonam, a Vigraha Labdhi Jalolsavam is conducted in Payippad river for three days in commemoration of retrieval of the idol. The idol was kept for public viewing for Ara Nazhika (half an hour) under a banyan tree that belonged to a Christian family,Tharakanmar. The temple was consecrated on the Pushya star of Makara Masa.

Architecture

Sree Subrahmanya Swamy temple at Haripad is one among the oldest temples of Kerala. The temple is one of the oldest and most important temple devoted to Lord Subrahmanya. This holy shrine is built in the ancient Kerala style architecture. The Subrahmanya idol with four arms is the biggest of its kind designed after the sculptural pattern of the Buddhist era. The temple has four Gopuras. It has golden flag mast, which is also the biggest of its kind, on eastern side. The temple's Sanctum sanctorum is round in shape. The temple compound also hosts a Koothambalam.

Culture

Haripad is close to the Arabian Sea and connects Mavelikkara and Thrikkunnappuzha. It is the land of 'Mayura Sandesa', the land of snake boats and the land of music, dance and drama. A main feature of Haripad which attracts even the foreigners is the 'Payippad Jalolsavam'. It is believed the idol of Lord Subrahmanya was brought from Kandalloor with escort of snake boats. Payippad Jalolsavam is conducted to renew this memory

Darsan Info

Lord Subramanya is the lord of eighteen zones (Karas). So, people from across the land, irrespective of caste, creed and religion come over to worship Lord Subrahmanya of Haripad, also known as Harigeetha Pureshan.

Darsan Dresscode

No Specific Dress Code. Traditional Dress preferred.

Temple Rituals

Nivedyam Chathushataham, Panchassara Chathushatahamnivedyam, Panchamritham (Nivedyam and Abhishekam), Thrimadhuranivedyam, vellanivedyam, Kadumpayasam, Palpayasam, Unniyappanivedyam. Abhishekam Milk, Oil, Panineeru (Rose water), Karimbin neeru (Sugarcane juice), Ghee, Sharkara, Karikku (Tender -Coconut) and Honey, Pushpabhishekam, Bhasmabhishekam, Kalabhabhishekam

Special Rituals

Chathushataham, Panchassara Chathushatahamnivedyam, Panchamritham (Nivedyam and Abhishekam), Thrimadhuranivedyam, vellanivedyam, Kadumpayasam, Palpayasam, Unniyappanivedyam

Additional Info

 

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