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Edappally Ganapathy Temple
- Edappally,Kerala
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Overview
Edappally is one of Kochi's very much developed territories and rising as the most essential intersection in Kerala, India. Mahaganapathy Temple is a standout amongst the most imperative Ganesha sanctuaries in Kerala and is the benefactor god of the Edappally Royal Family. This sanctuary is implicit the center of the forecourts of the Edappally Swaroopam (regal family). This sanctum is alluded to in the 'Aithihya Mala' (Garland of Legends), the work of the well-known creator of Malayalam writing, Kottarathil Sankunn.
About The deity
Edapally Mahaganapathy Temple's Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god and remover of impediments, confronts east in the sanctum.
Festivals
No enormous celebration is connected with Edapally Mahaganapathy Temple. The Udayasthamana Pooja (morning to evening religious ceremonies) in this sanctuary is exceptionally popular.
How to Reach Edapally
Airport
Cochin (Kochi) International Airport at Nedumbassery is 25 km away from the health sciences campus. Pre-paid taxi service is available at the airport. It is approximately a 60 minute drive to reach the campus at Edapally in Ernakulam.
Railways
Railway stations are Edappally, Ernakulam North or Ernakulam Junction, depending on the train. Most trains stop at either Ernakulam North or Ernakulam Junction.
Road
Roads in Kerala are in much improved condition than other state in India. Kerala is directly connected by road tosome of the neighbouring states of South India like Karnataka, Tamil Naduand Andhra Pradesh. National Highway no.47, 17, 49, and an expanded system of metalled roads connect Kerala to the rest of the country. Buses, tourist taxis, and autos are the main modes of road transport.
Temple Address
Edapally Mahaganapathy Temple,
Edapally Palace, Kochi,
Ernakulam District, Kerala.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- For removal of obstacles and difficulties
Shlokas
Vakratunda Mahakaaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru Mey Deva Sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada
Meaning -I pray to thee O Lord, who has a curved trunk and a strong body, the shine of a million suns, to remove all the hurdles that may block me from all the tasks I intend to perform.
Agajaanana Padmaarkam Gajaananam Aharnisham Anekadantham Bhaktaanaam Ekadantam Upaasmahey
Meaning -The sun to Mother Parvati's lotus face, I worship Lord Ganesh, with the elephant face, the one who grants a lot of wishes, the one with the single tusk, I salute thee to grant my wish.
Gajaananam Bhoota Ganaadhi Sevitam Kapitta Jamboophaala Saara Bhakshitam Umaasutam Shoka Vinaasha Kaaranam Namaami Vighneswara Paada Pankajam
Meaning -Oh elephant-faced Lord, who is served by all the Ganas, who consumes the essence of Kapitta and Jamboophala, His favourite fruits, who is Uma's son, who destroys the gloom of His devotees, who handles hurdles, we worship your lotus feet.
Tatpurushaaya Vidmahe Vakratundaaya Dheemahe Tanno Danthihi Prachodayaat
Meaning -We meditate on the great power, we call upon the single tusked Ganesh, who grants wishes.
Timings
The sanctuary is open from Mon-Sun 05:00 AM to 07:30 AM. Unusually, there are confinements to going by times. Devotees are permitted into the sanctuary in the morning just between 5.00 to 7.30 AM. Since it is their family sanctuary, the individuals from the Edappally Royal family adore Lord Ganesha after 7.30 AM. At evenings, the sanctuary is kept open for all.