Parthasarathy Temple, Mundakkayam

Sri Parthasarathy Temple Mundakkayam
Location in Kerala
Geography
Coordinates 9°34′55″N 76°49′59″E / 9.58194°N 76.83306°E / 9.58194; 76.83306Coordinates: 9°34′55″N 76°49′59″E / 9.58194°N 76.83306°E / 9.58194; 76.83306
Country India
State Kerala
District Kottayam
Location Mundakkayam
Culture
Sanctum Krishna as Parthasarathy
Major festivals Thiruvutsavam in Makaram
Architecture
Architecture Traditional Kerala style
History
Governing body Travancore Devaswom Board

Sri Parthasarathy Temple is a Hindu temple located in Mundakkayam town in Kanjirappally taluk of Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is situated on the road to Kuttikkanam, about 52 km from Kottayam and 20 km from Kuttikkanam.

Deity

Lord Parthasarathy (Krishna as the charioteer of Arjuna) is the principal deity here, accompanied by sub deities like Ganapathi, Ayyappa, Nagaraja and Yakshi.

Ritual

Three poojas are held daily. The morning section starts with 'Ushspooja'. The noon section includes 'Uchapooja. 'Athazhapooja' concludes the desk section.

Festival

The annual festival is hosted in the Malayalam month of Makaram (i.e. January/February) lasting 6 days. The festivities are commenced by ceremonial flag hosting or Kodiyettam on the first day.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ Says, Mullai Kumaran. "Kerala Vishnu Temple Festival Calendar". Anudinam.org. Retrieved 2016-12-09.
  2. ↑ Tourist Guide, to Kerala; Motilal (UK), Books of India (2008). Temples and Festivals. Kerala, India: Sura Books. p. 54. ISBN 8174781641.


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