Situated in Kottayam, Kerala, Sree Sathrughana Swamy Temple is the only temple dedicated to Lord Shatrughna. The temple is part of the Nalambalam (Four Temples) yatra or visit in Kottayam.

Location Kerala, Kottayam, Thiruvananthapuram

Legend

According to the legends, Lord Rama rested at this place on his way to Lanka. When Rama reached this beautiful place, he felt it as an ideal place for his meditation. As Lakshmana, Bharatha and Sathrughna could not bear the disappearance of their beloved brother any longer, they too left Ayodhya and followed the path of their brother, assuming that their brother would have gone towards South. On finding him at Ramapuram, they too settled down nearby, thus explaining the four temples which are equi-distant from each other.

Architecture

Kerala's traditional architecture with blend of Vaastu Sastra is used in the construction of the Methiri Sree Sathrughnaswamy Temple. It employes tiled roofs and wooden grills for the chuttambalam and granite for construction.

Culture

The culture of Kottayam is influenced mainly by the large Syrian Christian community. But it is also home to some the ancient temples in the State. The local culture is an interesting mix of the different ethnicities.

Darsan Info

The Methiri Sree Sathrughnaswamy Temple is open from 5:30 AM to 12:30 PM and from 5 PM to 8 PM

Darsan Dresscode

Kerala traditional attire

Famous Festival

July-August :Nalambalam Visit on Karkidakam

Temple Rituals

Completing darsan of all four temples before the noon pooja is believed to be auspicious to free the devotee from ailments, woes from previous lives and provide them with good progeny.

Special Rituals

Malayalam month of Karkidakam (July-August) is considered special for the Nalambalam visit.

Additional Info

 


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