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Shiva performed the first pooja to the deity. Demigods, headed by Indra, showered flowers. The sage Narada sang a number of songs. [e] Since the idol had been installed by Brihaspati and Vayu, the place came to be known as 'Guruvayur', and the deity came to be known as 'Guruvayurappan', meaning, the 'God of Guruvayur'. Vishnu was considered to ...
Devaraya Swamigal eventually wrote six hymns, popularly known as kavachams or kavasams (literally meaning "armour"), the most popular of which is the Kanda Shasti Kavacham. The other kavasams are Siva Kavacham, Shanmuga Kavacham, Shakthi Kavacham, and Narayana Kavacham. [ 3 ]
Vanchi Bhumi, meaning the "Land of Vanchi", is a reference to the city of Thiruvanchikulam, Kodungallur the capital of the Later Cheras, and the "Lord of Vanchi", the Later Chera's tutelary deity, Vanchinathan, a name for Hindu god Shiva. Written in Malayalam language, it was the anthem of the Kingdom of Travancore until 1947, and the merger of ...
The idol of Lord Shiva is worshiped in the east. The temple is built in Kerala Dravidiyan Style and the sacred edifice and sacrificial wall. It is rich with beautiful wooden sculptures. Outside the palace and the altar, a large ivory tower was built along with the east tower. When you look at the size of the ivory tower, the tower is very small.
Kavacham may refer to: Kavacham, an Indian Malayalam-language film; Kavacham, an Indian Telugu-language action thriller film; See also. Kavach (disambiguation) ...
Lord Shiva of this temple is called as Ananda Swaroopan and Devi Parvathy is called as Swayamvara Parvathy (Anandavally). It believe that both the deities are said to be in a happy state and hence the temple name Anandavalleeswaram (Anandam in Malayalam means 'Joy'). Initially the temple had only Shiva as the deity and Devi Parvati was ...
Vettakkorumakan is the son of Shiva and Parvati. When Shiva appeared before Arjuna in the form of a hunter in his Kirata Avatar to grant him His personal weapon, Pasupata, Parvati was also with him dressed as a huntress. After giving Arjuna the Pasupata the divine couple wandered in the forest in the same form for some time.
Malavazhiyattam is a ritualistic dance drama performed once a year by the Paraya community of Thrissur and Palakkad districts in Kerala, India. [4] Malavazhi is the mother goddesses who are installed in the homes of the Parayas and worshiped by them.