Mythological Importance of the Land: Famous astrologers have revealed that the land earmarked for this temple is of great religious and spiritual significance as it was deep roots in our Hindu mythological past. According to the astrologers, it was the place where the Pandavas lived during the period of their exile. Legends say that Arjun did a fervent penance to acquire the holy boon called 'Pashupatham' from Lord Shiva, who is the custodian of it. Lord Shivji accompanied by Maa Parvathi, bestowed the Pashupatham" to Arjun at this place.
Later Arjun established a 'Shiv-Parvathi' temple at this Holy Land , and that temple had existed here till 800 years ago.
This land is blessed with the benign presence of Lord Shiva and his consort Sreeparvathy, the embodiment of Shakti. Due to the holy vibrations present in this land, so those devotees who seek attain blessing like virtue of marriage (Mangalyam), offspring (Santhanalabdhi) and all kinds of prosperity at this temple.
Within a short span of time, there have been number of instances of people getting desired spouse and childless couples being blessed with children after worshipping at this temple. : Please click on the link (Prasadam) to read devotees testimonials.
Unique Nature of the Temple Design
The architecture of the temple epitomizes a unique temple Designo' It h~ various unique features. The sanctum sanctorum (Sreekovil) design is a rare and largest one of its kind. The double shelled Sreekovil has one Garbhagrah where the deities are consecrated; there is a corridor between outer and inner shells. The Sreekovil is in a capsule shape (both end half-circle) and has an upper storey above the "Garbhagraha ".
The Outer Parikarma (Naalambalam) is the combination of Valiyambalam, Balikkalpura and Chuttambalam, Tower Enclosure which the rectangular border protect the sanctum sanctorum. Anganam - an open space, separates outer Parikarma (Naalambalam) and sanctum sanctorum. 'Nilavara' underneath to outer Parikarma (Naalambalam) is uniqueness. About 3600 pointer tamps (Kuthuvilakku) can accommodate in the Vilakkumadam around the Naalambala. The design of Holy Flag Mast and Gopuram have been built in exquisite Indian designs.
Temple Architect (Sthapathy) Renowned temple architect, Late Brahmasree Vezhapparambu Parameswaran N amboothiri was the architect of this unique design. A well know Temple architect hailing from Ernakulam (Dist), in Kerala State . He has designed about 300 new Temples in various models, renovated and redesigned more than 800 ancient Temples . This temple was his dream project and the last one, which he designed at the age of 89. After his death, his son Brahmasree Vezhapparambu Unni Namboothiri who is also a renowned Temple Architect carried the work to its completion.
Importance of Deities:
Lord Dharmasaastha: is the progeny ofthe union of 'Lord Vishnu' in the form of 'Mohini' (his female avatar) and 'Lord Shiva', and thus the link between Vaishnava & Shaiviate. As per puranas 'Sree Dharmasaatha' took eight incarnations in different forms at different point of time to save the world from evils. Out of eight the last one is the incarnation of "Lord Ayyappa at Sabarimala". The prathishta at Pushpvihar is in one of the incarnations of 'Sree Dharmasaatha' accompanied with 'Prabha' and son 'Sathyaka'. This incarnation is consecrated at very few places in the world. Another incarnation has two consorts known 'Purna & Push kala " and another one is known as 'Kiratha Saastha' - a tribal king.
Idols in this temple are also the rarest of rare ones. As Lord Shiva makes benign presence with Shakti, Lord Dharmasaastha makes gracious presence with his consort Prabha and son Sathyaka. All the three idols, Lord Dharmasaastha, Devi Prabha and Lord Sathyakan are installed on one Peedam (seat) but each idol has its own Padmapeedam (Lotus seat).
Lord Dharmasaastha depicted the Padmasana pose and his left hand is placed on the left knee and right hand holds Amrutha Kalasam, which signifies Abhista Varadayi meaning unlimited blessing will pour on the seeking devotees.
Devi Prabha is depicted in Padmasana pose and right hand is placed on her left knee and left hand with Varada Mudra who also delivers blessings of prosperity to seeking devotees.
Lord Sathyaka is in standing posture and holds one fruit in the right hand which signifies pleasant and satisfied form which symbolizes the blessings of energy to youth and children.
Upadevathas:
Ganeshji in the pleasant pose, the consecrated inside Sreekovil (outside Garbhagraha) near the south entrance. Ganeshji stands for removing all obstacles trom day to day life.
Dakshina Moorthy is the saint form of Lord Shiva. As mentioned in the Shivpurana, the Lord Shiva did fervent penance in Kailash underneath a peepal tree, then he corne to be know as Dakshina Moorthy. In this form he was kind enough to bless with Vidhya - Wisdom - to his ardent devotes. Dakshinamoorthy is consecrated in the Sreekovil (outside Garbhagraha) near the south entrance. Offering to Dakshinamoorthy is of great importance to all, especially for students.
Annapooreswari, Sree Parvathy's presence in the temple is in the form of Annapurneswari who incarnated to eliminate poverty and hunger. Temple for Annapurneswari's is in the North West part of the Naalambalam. Devi is in standing posture facing east with Varada Hastha for blessings the devotees with wealth and prosperity.
Hanumanji: The place for the pleasant form of Lord Hanuman in this temple is the North East part of the Naalambalam, Hanumanji is in the standing posture facing west with folded hands for blessing the seeking devotees health & success.
Navagrahas are consecrated in the Navagraha Mandapam at the Southeast side of the main Temple. Every person is influenced with the effect of each Planet (Graha's) in his life cycle according to the birth time. Astrology, the study of the movements of planets, says that good and bad at certain juncture of life depends upon the planetorial changes, the influence of the planets are various. One should please the Grahas with poojas and offerings to nullify the planetorial effects to life and to increase their blessings and thus overcome all obstacles and attain salvation.
Lord Sani: It is believed that Lord Sani is the most aggressive graham amongst the Navagrahas, capable of exciting his power to yield both good and bad effects. At this holy place, the divine effect of the pleasant Lord Sani is at the pinnacle. It is well known that the evil effects of Lord Sani especially
during Sani Dosha causes extreme misery and losses. But if one propitiates Lord Sani and attains the virtuous effects of Lord Sani's blessings, life is devoid of miseries and blessed with prosperity and abundance.
The rituals/poojas to prevent evil effects of Lord Sani which is performed in the Temple is considered to be one of the most auspicious and effective one to attain salvation. (Click the Link: Sani Dosha Nivarana Pooja to read more)
Naga Devatha (Serpant God): The presence of Nag a Devatas - known as living gods is rarely found at any temple outside Kerala. In this temple, Naga Devathas are consecrated North East part ofthe main Temple .
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