Koodalmanikyam Temple,Irinjalakuda Kerala

KOODALMANIKYAM TEMPLE

Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala, India

God

Koodalmanikyam is the main deity of this temple, who is brother of Lord Sri Rama.The deity holds Chakra, Conch, Gada and Japamala in each of the four hands.

Interesting Facts

A six foot Thaazhikakudam at the pinnacle adds to the beauty and majesty of the total temple complex.
It is perhaps the only temple in India with Bharatha as the deity.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (32°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - July to September

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Irinjalakuda Bus Station	1 KM	0480-2823990
Irinjalakuda Railway Station	5 KM	04994-272233
Cochin International Airport	39 KM	0484-2610115

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Irinjalakuda Railway Station	5 KM	04994-272233

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Cochin International Airport	39 KM	0484-2610115

Architecture

The eastern gate way (Gopuram) is an impressive structure in the typical Kerala style of architecture with tiled roof and white washed walls. Numerous carvings are embedded into the front wall of the gateway. From the Gopuram you enter the outer quadrangle. The Temple is situated inside a well walled up ten-acre plot with attractive gateways on the East, South and West. The huge porches on the Eastern and Western approach ways to the inner temple can accommodate not less than twenty-one elephants. The Sanctum Sanctorum is round shaped and is covered with copper plates. A six-foot Thaazhikakudam at the pinnacle adds to the beauty and majesty of the total temple complex. On the Southern courtyard is the well-known Koothambalam, the Natyagruha for Koothu and Koodiyattom. Koodalmanikyam Temple is a marvel in architectural beauty.

The impressive gateways, round shaped Sanctum Sactorum, the majestic Koothambalam and the Carvings in wood and stone on the walls all attract students of Art and Architecture. The murals on the walls on either side of the Eastern entry to Chuttambalam also deserve special mention. The earliest historical reference to Koodalmanikyam Temple is found in a stone inscription attributed to the Chera king Stanu Ravi Varman dated 854 A.D, donating vast extents of land for the Temple. The Sanctum Sanctorum,or srikovil is circular in shape with copper plated roofing and a golden kalasam (Thazhikudam) at its pinnacle. This temple has Four Temple Ponds [Kulipini Theertham].

Religious Significance

This historical shrine is perhaps the only one in Indian devoted to Bharatha, the sibling of Sree Rama. The famously known as Koodalmanikam of Sangameswara is expected to be the Para Brahma moorthy. There is only one position of praise even Ganapathy is not being discovered within the shrine. The master at Koodalmanikyam is Chathurbahu Vishnu by way of Conch, Chakra, Gada and Japamaala. The common perception, however is that the Lord is Bharatha the sibling of Sree Rama. He seriously and devotedly anticipated the comeback of Rama from exile for 14 decades and then learned from Hanuman that Rama has achieved the borders of Ayodhya. He was much treated and satisfied.Baratha in those feelings is worshipped here. Normally Hanuman is also existing at Thidappilly [the sacred kitchen] Koodalmanikyam Temple is an amazing in structural elegance.

History

It is believed that thousands of years ago the entire area now known as Irinjalakuda was a dense forest, where a number of rishis under Kulipini Maharishi were engaged in a Yagna, offering penance to please Maha Vishnu. Pleased at the intensity and sincerity of their devotion, the Lord appeared before them and offered to satisfy their wish. All they wanted was his external presence at the place. The Lord readily agreed and the Rishis now prayed to Devi Ganga to bless the sacred yagabhoomi with her presence. As the springs of river Ganga fountained up and inundated the area, the rishis immersed themselves in the sacred waters and became one with the Lord. This temple is built in 9th century and Maharaja of Travancore are the contributors for the temple.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	03:00 AM - 12:00 PM	05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757