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Travancore Devaswom Board is statutory and autonomous body managing around 1252 temples in southern part of India. The regular operations of one of the major temples of India, Sabarimala temple , works under its guidance.
The temple is administered by the Travancore Devaswom Board. [1] The temple is believed to be constructed by the first Chera king of Kodungallur. The legends suggest that the installation of the idol of god Mahadeva (Shiva) was performed by Parasurama himself. [2] [3] This temple is one among the 108 Shiva temples established by Parasurama. [4]
Travancore Devaswom Board refused to take over the temple as it followed rigorous practices. A case was filed in the court against the human and animal sacrifices. The court instructed the devaswom board to acquire the rights of the temple after the death of Kandankonthi, the tribal chief.
The Travancore Devaswom Board is an autonomous body formed by the Travancore Cochin Hindu Religious Institutions Act of 1950. Sabarimala is the main income source of the Board, with 255 crore rupees accruing to it from the temple during the previous pilgrimage season. [3] The income from the rest of the temples in Kerala was 57 crore rupees. [3]
The temple is under the administration of the Travancore Devaswom Board. The sub-deities of Vamana temple are Bhagavati , Sasthavu , Gopalakrishna , Nāga , Brahmarakshasa and Yakshi. The Brahmarakshasa shrine is located in the outer complex, along with a Banyan-tree god (ആൽദേവത) and the Sarpa Kavu .
The temple is maintained by Travancore Devaswom Board. The temple is well-known for the thiruvathira festival celebrated in February or March, and is one of the most attractive festivals in Travancore & Kollam area. The temple festivities attract large crowds from various parts of the state.
The temple is under the administration of the Travancore Devaswom Board. Lakshmana Perumal temple is revered in Nalayira Divya Prabhandam, the 7th–9th century Vaishnava canon, by Nammalvar and Thirumangai Alvar. The temple is classified as a Divya Desam, one of the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the book.
Travancore Devaswom Board controls the temple. [1] [2] Legend. It is one of the 108 Shiva Temples in Kerala with golden flag staff. Mrikanda and his wife Marudmati ...