Ramamangalam Perumthrikkovil Temple
Ramamangalam Perumthrikkovil temple is located at Ramamangalam in Ernakulam district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Narasimha Murti. The assumption of the idol in the temple is of Bala Narasimha – peaceful form of Narasimha Avatar.
The shrine is believed to have been built by Cheraman Perumal between 8th and 12th century AD. The Brahmins of the region did not allow Cheraman Perumal to watch the kalashamadal ceremony after the pratishta in the temple. Cheraman Perumal was saddened by this act of Brahmins and started to walk away from the temple. Suddenly Lord Aiyappa appeared holding a stick and drove the Brahmins away from the temple. This deity is worshipped in the temple as Unni Bhootham.
Ramamangalam Perumthrikkovil is a big temple with a huge temple wall known as Anappalla mathil, two tier praveshana gopuram, Aana panthal, oottupura and koothambalam. The temple is known for its calm surroundings thus making it the best place for meditation in Ernakulum district.
The temple has two flag posts one in front of the Narasimha temple which is around 23 meter and one in front of Unni Bhootham which is around 1 meter in height. The Balikkapura in the temple is considerably big. There is a vilakkumadam in front of the chuttambalam. There are beautiful sculptures in the mughamandapam. The vatta sreekovil has paintings on its walls. There are daily five pujas and three sheeveli.
The temple pond or pushkarani is known as kokkarani and has steps to reach the bottom. Kokkarani is smaller than the usual temple pond.
Location
Ramamangalam
Main Deity
Bala Narasimham
Other Deities
Koovalathu Mootil Bhagavathi, Sri Aiyappan, Goddess Durga, Bhadrakali, Rakshas and Sarpam.
Festivals
Anguradi – Mulayittu Kodiyettal (The mulayidal ritual is the growing of 12 kind of different seeds or grains.): It is a 10 Day Festival Vishu Vilakku is another highlight of this temple.
Main Offerings
Pal Payasam. A unique feature of this temple is that a part of all the offering to Narasimha Murti in the temple is shared with Unni Bhootham.
How To Reach
By Air: Cochin International Airport - Nedumbassery is situated at 39.6KM from the temple.
By Rail: Piravom Road Railway Station is 18KM from the Temple.
By Road: Piravom KSRTC Bus Station is 9.2KM from the Temple.