Tirukakkarai (Tirukkatkarai) – The Sacred Vamana Temple of Kerala
Divya Desam 78 of 108 | Region: Malainadu
Located just 14 kilometers from Irinjalakuda on the Trichur-Ernakulam railroad, Tirukakkarai is a revered Divya Desam that celebrates the divine Vamana avatar of Lord Vishnu. This serene temple, nestled in Kerala’s rich cultural landscape, is a significant spiritual destination for devotees from across the region.
Divine Highlights
- Presiding Deity (Moolavar): Katkaraiyappan, also known as Vamana, the dwarf incarnation of Lord Vishnu renowned for restoring cosmic balance.
- Consort (Thayar): Perunchelvanayaki
- Theertham: Kapila Theertham
- Vimanam: Pushkala Vimanam
Sacred Legends & Spiritual Significance
The temple’s sthala purana recounts the story of Mahabali, the noble king who symbolically offered land to Lord Vishnu using the sacred waters of Kapila Theertham. This act signifies the devotion and surrender of Mahabali, which is celebrated across Kerala during Onam.
A fascinating local legend tells of a peculiar problem in a nearby orchard, where plantain trees kept getting destroyed. The orchard owner prayed to Lord Vamana and made a golden plantain tree offering. Since then, the plantain variety known as Nendram Vazha flourished abundantly in the region, symbolizing divine blessing and prosperity.
Azhwar Mangalaasaasanam
- Nammaazhwar: Pasurams 3612-3622
The revered hymns of Naalaayira Divya Prabandham sung by Nammaazhwar glorify the divine grace and significance of this temple.
Festivals & Celebrations
The temple comes alive during the Onam festival, celebrated on a grand scale with vibrant rituals and cultural programs, attracting devotees who partake in the festivities honoring King Mahabali and Lord Vamana.
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