Friday, January 2, 2009

PERUNNA SREE SUBRMANYA SWAMI TEMPLE.

HARA HARO.. HARA HARA

From the time immemorial, India has been a spiritually enlightened country consecrated by Rishis and temples of worship. Perunna Subrahmanys Swami Temple is a pilgrim center which has its own glory and greatness, mainly because of the divinity enshrined in the Sanctum - Sanctorum (central shrine) of the temple and the unique charm of the idol installed in it.

The Subrahmanya swami temple at Perunna Changanacherry is of great renown throughout the state of Kerala. Subrahmanya Swami Temple;One of the most famous Muruga temple in the state, is a classical example of the Kerala style of architecture and has many decorative murals and pieces of art. This is the venue of the world famous Thaipooya Kavadiyattam ( Kavadi) festival celebrated annually in January- February.

Perunna Muruga Temple is the place where a Very Ugra Bhava of Lord Subrahmanya is worshipped.The idol of Lord Muruga of this temple unique. There is a specialty in this idol, comparing with other idols in temples. The Vel which the Lord is holding is pointed downwards. Muruga is worshipped here in the bhava of "devasenapathi" and he is in a very angry mood as he had just killed 'Tharakasura".