Tag Temples of Kerala

No Cremation Ground Devotees Not Allowed Taliparamba Shiva

There is a Temple in Kerala where the Shiva Linga was ordered to be installed in a place where there is no cremation ground!

The Rajarajeswara temple is in Taliparamba, Kerala.

I would like hear from people from Taliparamaba where the cremation ground exists in Taliparamba.

Another unique feature is that the Devotees are not allowed to offer Namaskara, Prostrations before the Deity, in the Namaskara Mantapa, they are not allowed inside this Mantapa.

The reason is that Lord Rama offered Namaskara to Shiva here and as a mark of respect to Lord Rama, this custom is followed.

Subrahmanya With Vel Pointed Down Neendoor

The festival is being celebrated even to-day, please read my post on this.

The Vel being a powerful weapon, which Subrahmanya wields represents the three principles ,Icha Sakthi(Drive of Desire).Kriya(Action) and Gnana(wisdom)

The tip of the Vel, wielded by Subrahmanya always points upwards.