Prathishta / Presiding Deity : Nava Mukundan
Upadevatha / Sub Deities : xx
District: Malapuram
Thaluk: Thirur
Panchayath: Thirunavaya
Thanthri: Kalpuzha illam
Trustee: H. R. & C. E.
Founded by Sankaracharya & 9 other Rishies. Thirunavaya Temple, also known as Thirunavaya
Navamukunda Temple, is a famous shrine located at Thirunavaya, about 8 km south
of Tirur, in Malappuram District. It is a famous pilgrim center situated near Ponnani,
on the banks of Bharathapuzha River - the second largest river in Kerala. This ancient
temple, dating back to the 13th -14th century, enshrines Navamukunda (Lord Vishnu)
as the presiding deity. The deity is portrayed only from above the knee, the rest
of the image is concealed within the ground.
The temple has sub shrines dedicated to Lord Ganesh and Goddess Bhagawathi. There
is a separate shrine for Malarmangai Nachiyar unlike the other Divya Desams in Kerala.
The base of the temple is built of stone, while the superstructure above is of laterite,
stucco and timberwork. The temple is considered an outstanding example of the typical
Kerala style of architecture.
It is said that two of the Tamil Alwars - Shri Namm Alwar and Shri Thirumangai Alwar
- have sung of this temple.
The ten-day annual festival which begins with Kodiyettam is a major draw. The festival
concludes with Aarattu. The last three days of the festival are regarded as the
most auspicious days. Classical art forms such as Krishnattam, Kathakali, Mohiniyattam
are conducted during the festival nights.
Palpayasam, Ghee lamp & Lotus chain are the main offerings. A lot of people come
here to do "BALI" karmas & death anniverseries. Amaavasi in the months of Karkitakam,
Kumbham & Thulam is famous.
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7 Kms from Kuttipuram (NH-17). Tirunnavaya Railway Station, on the Kuttipuram-Kozhikode
rail route, is the nearest railhead (2 km).
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