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Sree Hanuman Kovil
Ernakulam, Kerala
The ancient and sacred temple of Karya Siddhi Anjaneya in Ernakulam, Kerala
Origin & Legacy
About Hanuman Temple
The gracious king did gift the present 22 cents of land on the eastern side of the famous Siva temple (Ernakulathappan) in Ernakulam in the year 1857 corresponding to ME 1032. The Maharaja was a great worshipper and visited the temple regularly.
The reigning deity was consecrated by his Holiness Viswapriya Thirtha Swamiji (1776–1865) popularly known as Vrindavana Acharya of Udupi Sode Vadiraja Mutt, at the instance of Dewan Venkat Rao. The above incident inscribed in Sanskrit on a granite block can still be seen in front of the temple.
This temple at Ernakulam is an exception as it is probably the only temple in Kerala dedicated to Anjaneya and consecrated by a Matadhipathi of Udipi.
Shree Anjaneya is considered as a ‘Chiranjeevi’ in all the Yugas and a true disciple of Lord Shree Rama of Tretha Yuga. Mother Sita Devi spoke of Anjeneya in the following words, when Hanuman presented himself as Lord Rama’s messenger before her:
"You are valiant, you are competent, you are learned, O best among the Vanaras! as you have assailed single handed, this abode of Rakshasas."
The origin of this Anjaneya Temple is given in the book “History of Cochin state” written by Sri. K.P. Padmanabha Menon. It is mentioned that Sri. Venkat Rao (alias Venkoba Rao) was Dewan of erstwhile Cochin state from 1856 to 1860 AD under the then Maharaja Ravi Varma.
The Hanuman Temple was constructed during his period. Sri Venkat Rao, a devout Kannada Brahmin, located and unearthed the present Hanuman idol and ritually worshipped the same in his house. Realising that the proper and ideal place for installing the Vigraha was a temple, he requested the Highness to allot suitable land for the same.
Sacred Significance
A Place of Divine Solace
Karya Siddhi Anjaneya
Knowing one could get solace from all worries and cares of life by worshipping the Lord here, the inflow of devotees started in earnest from far and near. Undoubtedly now this temple stands as the ancient and well managed temple in Kerala.
Nagaraja Prathishta
There is the Nagaraja prathishta within the premises, the only Upadevatha in the temple where Avilya pooja and Abhishekams attract devotees in hundreds.
Sri Raghavendra Brindavan
The Sri Raghavendra Brindavan popularly known as 'Lord of Mantralaya' was dedicated in 1994. Devotees worship this 18th century Saint here to get their wishes granted.
All the poojas and rituals are conducted strictly in accordance with the Tantrasara Vedic agamas and as ordained by the Udupi Madhwa Samsthan. The trustees have taken utmost care to keep the premises clean and to create a serene atmosphere conducive to worship by the devout.
Through The Ages
Brief History
Sacred Rituals
Importance of Yagna & Homas
Various methods and procedures are adopted in the Veda Sasthras to come closer to self-realization just as a strong foundation is required for a tall building. These rituals create stability in the mind of the devotee.
Temple worship started, probably after 8th century, to create self-confidence in man through devotion to Lord which leads to self-realization and ultimately to Moksha. Homa and Yajna are part of it, and are normally conducted in temples to increase the power of presiding deity which reflects in the form of blessings.
- 🔥 Brahma Koorcha Homa
- 🔥 Tathwa Homa
- 🔥 Vishnu Gayathri Homa
- 🔥 Rama Manthra Homa
- 🔥 Moola Manthra Homa
- 🔥 Navagraha Homa
- 🔥 Rama Thaaraka Mantra Homa
- 🔥 Adithya Hrudhaya Homa
- 🔥 ShreeSuktha Homa
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