Temple

Long ago, the alathiyoor Grama Namboodiri was in possession of this Alathiyur Hanuman / Anjaneya Temple. Afterwards it was taken over by Vettath Raja. A little later, the Zamorin Raja of Kozhikode took over the management of this temple. Presently, the temple continues to be administered by His Highness Zamorin Raja of Calicut.

Legend

According to local myths, the "Purumthrikkovil idol" of the deity Hanuman was consecrated 3000 years ago by Vasistha, one of the Saptarishis. Even though the main deity of the temple is Hindu god Rama the temple is famous and known as a "Hanuman temple"

Architecture

The temple of Sri Hanuman is adjacent to the main Temple of Sree Rama. Sree Hanuman stands leaning a little towards the left, to hear his master's words. Sree Rama is confiding in Hanuman the cue-word ( Abhignana Vaakyam ) that would enable him to gain the confidence of Sita. Hanuman has a mace in his hand. Sree Lakshmana is positioned to the West, within the temple complex but a few meters away from Sree Rama, outside the periphery of Naalambalam. It is believed that Sree Lakshmana was keeping himself at a small distance away, deliberately to to avoid hearing the cue-word that Sree Rama was confiding to Hanuman. There are exquisite murals on the Alathiyur Hanuman Temple.

Darsan Info

The Alathiyur Hanuman Temple is open from 5 AM to 11 AM and from 5 PM to 7 PM.

Darsan Dresscode

At Alathiyur Hanuman / Anjaneya Temple, traditional Kerala attire is preferred

Famous Festival

Culture

Tirur was part of the Kingdom of Tanur (Vettattnad) in medieval times and the site of part of the first railroad laid by the British in Kerala. The 16th-century poet Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan, who is considered to be the father of the Malayalam language literature, lived in the town. Thunchan Parambu in Tirur is highly venerated and its sand is believed to be sacred. Ezhuthachan was a firm devotee of Alathiyur Hanuman Swamy.

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Temple Rituals

The Alathiyoor Perumthrikovil Temple is special to its devotees for very many reasons. Sree Rama is the Presiding Deity here. The daily puja-rituals, offerings by devotees, and the spectacular annual Temple Festival - all are held in honour of the Presiding Deity, Sree Rama. However, the devotees popularly refer to this temple, the 'Hanuman Kavu' Temple. And, in a way, it symbolizes the triumph of the supreme strength of devotion of Hanuman as an ideal, which overshadows Lord Sree Rama.

Special Rituals

The Alathiyur Hanuman / Anjaneya Temple has got a granite platform and a long stone piece placed near it. The belief is that devotees jump across this to honour the mighty leap that Hanuman took to reach Lanka. It is believed that devotees doing this makes Hanuman happy and He ensures good health and long life for them in return.

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