Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Haripad Subrahmanya Swamy Temple







ABOUT TEMPLE

Sree Subrahmanya Swamy temple at Haripad is one among the oldest temples of Kerala. The temple is one of the oldest and most important temple devoted to Lord Subrahmanya. Popularly known as Dakshina Palani ( Palani of south), the temple continues to attract millions of devotees every year. It is believed that the temple was established even before the advent of ‘Kaliyuga'. This holy shrine is built in the ancient Kerala style architecture. The Subrahmanya idol with four arms is the biggest of its kind designed after the sculptural pattern of the Buddhist era. The holy gold covered flagstaff is biggest in its kind. The lord of eighteen zones (Karas), people worship lord Subrahmanya (Harigeetha Pureshan) of Haripad irrespective of cast,creed and religion.. This temple enshrines an imposing idol of Subrahmanya said to have been worshipped by Parasurama. The temple has unique rituals and ceremonies that attracts daily a number of devotees come to this holy shrine. 


VAZHIPADUKAL

Nivedyam
Chathushataham,PanchassaraChathushatahamnivedyam, Panchamritham(Nivedyam and Abhishekam),
Thrimadhuranivedyam,vellanivedyam,Kadumpayasam,Palpayasam, Unniyappanivedyam.
Abhishekam
Milk, Oil, Panineeru (Rose water), Karimbin neeru (Sugarcane juice), Ghee, Sharkara, Karikku (Tender -Coconut) and Honey.
Pushpabhishekam, Bhasmabhishekam, Kalabhabhishekam,
Other Offerings
Mughacharthu,Anjupooja, Sreebhoothabeli, Nithya pooja, Udayasthamana pooja, Chuttu Vilakku, Niramala, Arippara, Nelppara, Panjassarappara, Anpoli, Utsavabeli, Malacharthal, Udayadacharthal,
Neivilakku, Namakaranam, Annaprasam, Adima.




FESTIVALS

Aatta Speciality (Aatta Vishesham)
Aatta speciality (Aatta Vishesham) is the important days in an year.
  • Thulam,Makaram
  • Karkkidam(Ravi Sankrams)
  • Skanda Ashthami in Thulam
  • Trikkarthika in Vrischikam
  • Thai Pooyam in Makaram
  • Instate(Prathishta) day in Idavam
  • Anizham star
  • Karthika in Meenam
  • Navarathri in Kanni

Thrice Festivals(Utsava Trayam)

  • Aavani festival in Chingam
  • (important days are Utradam,Thiruvonam)
  • Margazhi festival in Dhanu
  • (important days are Thiruvathira,Makayiram)
  • Chithira festival in Medam
  • (important days are Vishu,9 th&10 th festival days)
Monthly Speciality (Masa Vishesham)
  • Karthika star in every month.
  • Shashthi of Velutha Paksha in every month.
Day Speciality (Divasa Vishesham)
Tuesdays ,Fridays and Saturdays are the important days for the God.


CONTACT US

Administrative Officer
Haripad Devasom.
Haripad P.O
Haripad
Ph: 04792410690
Email:
administration@haripadtemple.org 
Help Desk
Ph: 0479 - 2410690
Shyam mohan : (00971) 55 5787335
Jayadevan : (00971) 50 4356529








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