- Iyappan
Ayyankovil Temple
- Midayikunnam, Thalayolaparambu,Kerala
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The Ayyankovil Temple is dedicated to Lord Iyappan and is located in Kottayam, Kerala, India. This is an ancient temple situated specifically at Midayikunnam, which is a beautiful village set at the heart of Thalayolaparambu. The temple is associated with the history of Thalayolaparambu and is mainly associated with the worship of Lord Iyyappa and his wife Prabha, and son Sathyaka, and Lord Sreekrishna.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Removal of worries
- Free from ego
Shlokas
Om Bootha Nathaya Vidhmahe Bava Nandhanaya Dheemahe Tanno Sastha Prachodayaath
Meaning -We worship Lord Shiva's son, Ayyappa. Salutations to Saastha (Ayyappa). May Ayyappa encourage our creativity.
Mattha Mathanga Gamanam Karunyamrutha Pooritham Sarva Vigna Haram Devam Sastharam Pranamamyaham
Meaning -I salute Lord Ayyappa, who has an elephant's gait, who is compassionate and who destroys all obstacles.
Loka Veeryam Mahaa Poojyam Sarva Rakshaakaram Vibhum Parvathee Hirdya Anandham Saasthaaram Pranamaamyaham
Meaning -I bend down to Lord Shastha, who defends Dharma and Sastra and who brings happiness to Parvathi's heart, the fearless warrior that protects all, who has great glory and who warrants great admiration and devoted worship.
Bhoothanatha, Sadananda, Sarva Bhootha Daya Para, Raksha Raksha Maha Baho, Sasthre Thubham Namo Nama
Meaning -I offer my salutations to Lord Sastha, the master of all beings, who is infinitely every happy, who is merciful towards everyone, I pray, protect me great hero.