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Mitranandapuram Trimurthi Temple
- Mithrananthapuram,Kerala
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Overview
The Mithrananthapuram Trimurti Temple is in Kerala. The temple is located on the western side of Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram.
About The Temple
The temple is situated near the Padmanabha Swamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram. There are shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma. Though initially these were under the control of the Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple, the later temple complex became independent. Priests in the Anantha Padmanabha Swamy temple stay in Mithrananda Puram. The path inside the complex leads to the three temples. First there is a Vishnu temple with a Garuda statue just outside. The idol is in a standing posture and carries Conch, wheel, mace and lotus flower in his four hands. Ashtami Rohini, the birth day of Lord Krishna is celebrated here. In front of the main granite idol is a small metallic one, which is believed to be the idol which was worshiped by Sage Vilwamangalam Swamiyar.
About The Deity
Lord Brahma is in a sitting posture and Lord Vishnu is in a standing posture. All deities are facing east. Lord Ganesh, Nagaraja as sub deities.
Legend and Stories
Legend goes that Villwamangalath Swamiyar consecrated the idols of the temple. The Trimurtis conducted a great fire yajna here, to the Sun God, Mithra, thus the complex is known as Mithrananthapuram, 'the town which gave happiness to the Sun.
History
No authentic records are there to know the origin and antiquity of the temple. Previously this temple was a subsidiary unit of Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The administrators of Travancore kingdom used to worship in the temple before they took important decision. According to Syanandura Purana, the temple was constructed in the year 1168 A.D. Historical records show that the temple was renovated in the year 1196 A.D. and some land was submitted to the deities in 1344 AD. The temple was again renovated in the year 1748 by Maharaja Marthanda Varma.
Accessibility
The Thiruvananthapuram airport is located about six km from the heart of the city. Thiruvananthapuram is one of the major rail junctions. Thiruvananthapuram is well connected by road.
Temple Address
Mitranandapuram Trimurthi Temple,
Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- For longevity
Shlokas
Daivi Hyesa Gunamayi Mama Maya Duratyaya Mameva Ye Prapadyante Mayametam Taranti Te
Meaning -According to this sloka, the heavenly maya of God is very complicated, but those who worship God will be able to overcome it.
Balam Balavatam Caham Kamaragavivarjitam Dharmaviruddho Bhutesu Kamo'smi Bharatarsabha
Meaning -According to this sloka, God is the isolated and aloof strength of the controlling and virtuous craving in men.
Ye Caiva Sattvika Bhava Rajasastamasasca Ye Matta Everti Tanviddhi Na Tvaham Tesu Temayi
Meaning -According to this sloka, though the only source of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obsessive and dark) elements is God, they are not present within the God or the deity.
Tribhirgunamayairbhavairebhih Sarvamidam Jagat Mohitam Nabhijanati Mamebhyah Paramavyayam
Meaning -According to this sloka, the entire world doesn't recognize the eternal God beyond them, because they are consumed by the elements of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obssessive and dark).
Timings
The temple is open from Morning 9.30 A.M to 1.30 A.M and from Evening 4.30 A.M to 7.30 A.M.