Parthasarathy Temple, Mundakkayam

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.

Sri Parthasarathy Temple Mundakkayam
ശ്രീ പാർത്ഥസാരഥി ക്ഷേത്രം മുണ്ടക്കയം
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictKottayam
DeityKrishna as Parthasarathy
FestivalsThiruvutsavam in Makaram
Governing bodyTravancore Devaswom Board
Location
LocationMundakkayam
StateKerala
Country India
Parthasarathy Temple, Mundakkayam is located in Kerala
Parthasarathy Temple, Mundakkayam
Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Mundakkayam, Kottayam, Kerala
Geographic coordinates9°32′21.5″N 76°53′12.0″E / 9.539306°N 76.886667°E / 9.539306; 76.886667
Architecture
TypeTraditional Kerala style
Specifications
Temple(s)One
Elevation115.64 m (379 ft)

Deity

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

Ritual

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

Festival

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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 hoisting or Kodiyettam on the first day.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Anudinam Volunteer (26 November 2013). "Kerala Vishnu Temple Festival Calendar". Anudinam.org. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  2. ^ Tourist Guide, to Kerala; Motilal (UK), Books of India (2008). Temples and Festivals. Kerala, India: Sura Books. p. 54. ISBN 978-8174781642.