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Introduction and History
Vettakkoru Makan is a Hindu deity worshipped in parts of North Kerala and North-Western Tamil Nadu. This deity is alternately referred as Kiratha-Sunu (son of Kirata) in Sanskrit. Vettakkorumakan is believed to be the son of Lord Shiva by his consort Parvathi, born when he assumed the form of a Kirata (hunter) to deliver a weapon known as Pashupathasthra to Arjuna. He is mostly and exclusively worshipped in Malabar region of Kerala. The most famous temple of this deity is the Balussery-Kotta Vettakkorumakan temple about 25 km from Calicut. This was once the fort of the Rajas of Kurumbranad. Other prominent temples are at Ramanthali, Nileshwar, Kottakkal, Nilambur, Karaparamba and various places in Kannur district and Kasargod district. He is the family deity of the Rajas of Chirakkal, Nileshwar, Kottakkal, Nilambur Kovilakam, Kalathil Kartha’s, Aluva, Amarambalam Kovilakam and Randu Illam Vargam Nambiars. Those families among the erstwhile nobility of Malabar who have Vettakkorumakan as their family deity are connected in one way or other incidentally to either Balussery Fort or Kurumbranad.Later he moved to Kottanachery temple in vellur,payyanur in North Malabar. A special type of firecracker called “Kathina” was his favourite.
Vettakkorumakan is the son of Siva and Parvati. When Shiva appeared before Arjuna in the form of a hunter in his Kirata Avatar to grant him His personal weapon, Pasupata, Devi Parvati was also with him dressed as a huntress. After giving Arjuna the Pasupata the divine couple wandered in the forest in the same form for some time. During this period they had a son born of extraordinary effulgence and that is Vettakkorumakan or son born during hunting, to put it roughly. The boy was very mischievous. During his hunting he killed many asuras. But making free use of his bow and arrows he also gave endless trouble to the Devas and Rishis. Unable to bear his mischief they first approached Brahma who expressed his helplessness as the boy was the son of Shiva. Then they besought the help of Shiva Himself who however dismissed them by saying that he being a boy would be naturally naughty and he would be all right when he grew up. As a last resort they approached Mahavishnu who took the form of an old hunter and went to the boy. Vishnu displayed before the boy a golden churika,(dagger-cum-sword) which was so beautiful that it attracted the boy who begged him to make a present of it. Vishnu agreed provided he would behave in a responsible manner by giving up his bow and started protecting the people instead of harming them. The boy accepted the condition and with the churika took leave of his parents from Kailasa and went to the land of Parasurama, Kerala. He crossed several mountains and forests and rivers and reached North Kerala where he first entered the Balussery Fort. Hence the importance of the Balussery temple dedicated to Vettakkorumakan though the Lord later visited other places where He was revered and worshipped. He is the family deity of Kurumbranad Rajas
Vettaikkorumakan in (Malayalam: വേട്ടക്കൊരുമകന്) and (Tamil: வேட்டைக்கொருமகன்) supposedly means “a son from a hunt”, though grammatically and etymologically it is not acceptable. It is because the word comes from ‘Karumakan’ (കരുമകന്).Therefore, the correct name is ‘Vettakkarumakan’ (വേട്ടക്കരുമകന്). Traditionally, it was a deity of hunting; (vetta, വേട്ട = hunting, in Mal.). The Malayalam-English dictionary of Hermann Gundert too mentions the name Karumakan (കരുമകന്). In ancient Kerala, especially in northern Kerala, people who went for hunting used to give oblations (vazhipadu, Mal.) at the shrines of Vettakkarumakan. The Kerala Bhasha Institute has published a well-researched book titled ‘Vettakkarumakan’ (വേട്ടക്കരുമകന്) by Y.V. Kannan. The wrong and illogical transformation of the word to Vettakkorumakan is a relatively new development, probably post-1850s.
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Presiding Deity
Vettakkoru Makan🙏
Timings
Temple remains open from 6AM-11:30 and 2PM-7PM and
Alll days in week but the timings can be deffer on the festival days!
The months between September to January are the best to visit Mandir due to salubrious weather of the place. In Summers, it gets quite cold making it a bit inconvenient to travel.
Festivals
8 day Panguni Brahmmotsavam in March April and Laksharchana on Varaha Jayanthi day are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Common festivals
Durga Pooja,Holi, Ram Navami, Krishna Janmashtami, Narasimha Jayanti, Diwali, Onam, Vivaha Panchami, Vijayadashami, Anant Chaturdashi, Devshayani Ekadashi, Prabodhini Ekadashi and other ekadashis, Kartik Purnima, Tulsi Vivah etc…
Basic services
Drinking Water Cooler , CCTV Security, Prashada Serving, Puja Samagri stalls etc..
Activities
Open the Darbar gates of Presiding Diety and pay Prayers after Bhagwan Subrabhat Bhauj.
Morning Vedic enchanting and Nature’s welcome (ethnic way).
Vedic Yagya- To purify our inner self for realization and world peace.
Tribute to five basic elements i.e. Land, Water, Sky, Fire and Air.
Pay the last pray of the day in evening after Presiding God Bhauj.
THINGS TO DO
MEDITATION
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AYURVEDA
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ARADHANA and ARCHANA
Devotees and visitors come here to take experience of pure spiritualism and peace as they use to do visit every day and pray to
Lord Vishnu 🙏
Pooja, Aartis and Timing
Basically the Aartis to be perform as per the Concern Shraddhas of devotees and Concern Deities.
Believing Aartis are :
Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu,Lord Shiva and Maa Durga Aarti and Bhauj at 6:10 AM and Jal Arpit to Surya Dev at 6:30
Lord Ganesha Aarti and Pooja at 6:40
Lord Ram Maa Sita. Laxmanji and Hanuman Ji Aarti and Pooja at 7am
Sita Maa , Bhagwan Ram, Hanuman Ji, Vishnu Bhagwan and Shiv Bhagwan Bhajans etc…
Nearby Interesting Temples
Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Pazhavangadi Ganapathi Temple
Sreekanteswaram Temple
Mithranandapuram Trimurthi Temple
Agrasala Ganesh Temple etc..
Nearby Hotels
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Shops and Markets
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Latika Market
Khairali Handicraft
Pettah Market
People Bazar
Chalai Bazar
Fruite Nazar etc..
Restaurants
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Hotel Saravana Bhavan
Golden Fiesta
Govinda’s Restaurant etc…
Hospitals
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NDIA HOSPITAL ( Unit of Manhattan Hospital Pvt Ltd)
Taluk hospital
General Hospital
Valiathura Government Hospital
Women and Children Hospital, Thycaud etc..
Concern Police Stations
Fort Police Station
Attakulangara, Trivandrum Vizhinjam Rd, Near Vanitha Jail, Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695023
☎️0471 246 1105
Vanchiyoor Police Station
Vanchiyoor Rd, Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695035
☎️0471 246 1129
Thampanoor Police Station Thiruvananthapuram
New Theatre Rd, Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695014
☎️0471 232 6543
Names, phone numbers , photos and brief introduction of Pujaris, Archaks, Mahants and Management Committee.
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Miscellaneous information
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Legal information
The temple is situated on legal site taking care by Mandir Committy, there is no legal obligation on Temple Property or Temple Schedule, Criteria, Adequates etc..
Samajik Sahayat,Goshalas, Sadhus, Sants, Mahants, Famous Dharmik Writers/ Musicians/Dancers/ Craftsmen around the Temple.
Initiattives like Pashu Sewa, Pakshi SEwa, Langar Sewa, Vedic Pathshals etc are in process.
There is a temple group of some devotees who use to role as band of temple as they do kirtans, Kathas and Narrating sewas time to time.
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Modes of Travel
By Air:
Trivandrum Airport, located just 6 km away, is an international airport that connects this beautiful city with rest of India and world. As it is situated at the southern tip of Indian subcontinent, the airport serves as shortest point from India to Maldives and Sri Lanka. There are two main terminals here, Terminal 1 handles the domestic flights and Terminal 2 is for international airlines. Air India, IndiGo, Air Pegasus and Jet Airways operate regular flights for cities such as Bangalore, Dehradun, Delhi, Mumbai and Mangalore. Besides, there are regular flight options offered by most of the major carriers like Emirates, flydubai, Etihad Airways and SilkAir from Trivandrum Airport for Singapore, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Visitors can avail bus services or hire cabs to reach various destinations in the city, after landing at the airport.
By road:
Several KSRTC (Kerala State Road Transport Corporation) buses operate from Thampanoor Bus Station in Trivandrum for Kovalam (20 km), Kochi (199 km) and Kottayam (147 km). Suiting their budget and requirement, travellers can choose from executive, deluxe, sleeper and luxury buses. You can also drive to Trivandrum from Kovalam via Kovalam Bypass Road or NH 47 Bypass Road, a journey that takes just around an hour.
By rail:
Trivandrum Central, about 6 km away from the city centre, is well linked to major cities in India via an extensive rail network. There are frequent trains plying from Trivandrum railway station for cities such as New Delhi, Bangalore, Indore, Mumbai, Chennai and Guwahati, to mention a few. Some of the major trains available from here include Kerala Express, Swaranjayanti Express, Trivandrum Mail and Anantapuri Express. Taxis, cabs and buses are easily available from outside the railway station.
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Address for Donation and visiting purpose
Sreevaraham, Muttathara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695023
Visitors Views
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