Payammal Sree Shathrugna Swamy Temple

Overview

Payammal Sree Shathrugna Swamy Temple is situated in Poomangalam in Thrissur District of Kerala. This is one of only a handful couple of temples in India that is committed to Lord Shathrugna, most youthful sibling of Lord Rama in the Hindu epic Ramayana. The Shathrugna Temple is the fourth temple which aficionados visit when they leave on the Nalambalam (Four Temples) yatra or visit. Going by Nalambalam is thought to be a sacrosanct occasion amid the Malayalam month of Karkidakam.

About The Temple

Shathrugna is thought to be the rebirth of the Sudarsana Chakra (disc) in the hands of Mahavishnu. The little symbol of Lord Shathrugna is housed in a squarish rock temple sanctorum in the Shathrugna temple. The first Panchaloha (Five Metals - Brass, Bronze, Copper, Gold and Silver) has been untraceable however endeavours have been made to recover it from the temple lake arranged in the back yard of the temple complex. The current symbol made of rock radiates an uncommon sort of heavenliness. Payammal Shathrugna Swamy Temple is a paradise of peace and sacredness and a devotee encounters one of a kind feeling of fulfilment in the wake of imploring in this habitation.

Legend and Stories

As per the legends, a nearby ruler, Vakkay Kaimal, had a fantasy one night in which some baffling individual showed up before him and revealed to him that the four symbols have been washed shorewards and that these icons are to be blessed at such and such places. Following day, Kaimal rushed to the ocean shore and he saw four icons laying there as demonstrated in the fantasy. According to the directions in the fantasy, the four symbols were properly introduced in four temples. Ruler Rama at Thriprayar (22 Km North West of Irinjalakuda), Bharata at Irinjalakuda, Lakshmana at Moozhikulam (30 KM south west of Irinjalakuda) and Shathrugna at Payammal (5 KM south of Irinjalakuda). It is trusted that venerating these four temples around the same time is particularly praiseworthy. It is trusted that Lord Krishna adored these symbols.

Daily Pooja

There are three main poojas - Usha pooja, Utcha pooja and Athazha pooja - in a day.

Festivals

The Annual festival is held in the month of Kumbham (Fenruary-March). The Ramayana Month is also celebrated in the month of Karkidakam (July-August).

Special Rituals and Offering

A lamp is lit behind the Sathrughna idol inside the Sreekovil. It is believed that this lamp or Pinvilakku is for Sruthakeerthi, the wife of Lord Shathrugna. Ganapathy is in the sub deity here. Ganapathi homam is a special offering conducted by the devotees. Sudarsana Pushpajali and submission of Sudarsana chakram offered at this Payammal Shathrugna Swamy Temple are considered to boost the prosperity of the family members.

How to Reach Payammal Shathrugna Swamy Temple, Poomangalam

The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (45 Km). The nearest railway station is Irinjalakuda Railway Station (15 Km). Payammal Shathrugna Swamy Temple is just 8 km away from Irinjalakuda, 4 km away from Mathilakam by road.

Temple Address

Payammal Sree Shathrugna Swamy Temple
Poomangalam, Thrissur District, Kerala,
India, Pincode – 680688.