Friday 17 August 2012

Peralassery Sri Subrahmanya Temple

Peralassery Sri Subrahmanya temple, located at Mundallur on the Kannur - Koothuparambu route, 15kms from Kannur, is one of the famous shrines in Malabar. Lord Subrahmanya, son of Lord Siva, is the presiding deity of this temple. The temple is said to be connected with the famous epic, 'Ramayana'. It is believed that it was here that Lord Rama along with Lakshmana halted on their way to free Sita from Ravana in Lanka. The temple also has a shrine for the serpent God and has a number of bronze and copper idols of snakes. The annual festival of the temple is celebrated for eight days. Kathakali, Chakyarkoothu, Ottanthullal, Parayan Thullal and Seethankan Thullal are the main art-forms performed during the festival.
Another important concert during the festival is a highly religious dance, ' Thidampunritham' performed by the priest.





The Peralassery Subramanya Temple, is located 15 kms from Kannur. It is also believed that people who visit Peralaserry temple must also visit the nearby Makrery temple. The main “vazhipaddu” or offerings in this temple are “Subramania Puja” and “Mutta Oppikal” (offering of eggs to the revered snake deity). The main deity of this temple is Lord Subramania.
The Peralassery Subramanya Temple, is located 15 kms from Kannur. It is also believed that people who visit Peralaserry temple must also visit the nearby Makrery temple. The main “vazhipaddu” or offerings in this temple are “Subramania Puja” and “Mutta Oppikal” (offering of eggs to the revered snake deity).
The main deity of this temple is Lord Subramania.

“Chuttambalam” has deities of Lord Ganesha, Lord Ayyapa.

The Stepped Pool/Tank or “Chira” of  the Peralassery Subramania temple is a magnificent structure.

The week long Kodiyettam festival associated with the Peralassery Subramanya temple is in the Month of December, every year.

How to get to Peralaserry Subramania Temple, Kannur, Kerala.

Nearest Railway Station : Kannur (Cannanore) 16 Kms away.
Nearest Airports : Kozhikode (Calicut),Karipur 110 kms.
                           :   Mangalore , about 140 kms.
Main Private Bus Terminal in Kannur: 16kms away.
Peralassery Sri Subramanyaswami Temple
Post Mundalore, Kannur, Kerala, Pin- 670622
Phone :0497 2827601

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