Earalppad Raja’s SreeRamaswamy Temple is also known as the Dakshina Ayodhya and is located on the banks of Karimpuzha river, Palakkad district, Ottapalam Taluk, Kerala. This is one of the rarest ‘Mahakshetrams’ in Kerala
The temple belonged to Kozhikode Samoodhiripad – Eralpad, the heir of become Samoodhiri, who had his “Kovilakam” in Karimpuzha. This sri Rama temple offers special pujas. It is believed that Rama renounced his life here in the river Karimpuzha (thus River Sarayu eventually). Rama is accompanied by Hanuman only in his final moments, which justifies the presence of Hanuman here. Later, the deity of Hanuman was placed inside the temple.
Karimpuzha Sree Ramaswamy Temple Timings:
Morning: 4:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Evening: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Karimpuzha Sree Ramaswamy Temple Pooja Schedule During Utsavam:
4:00 AM Nada Thurakkal
4:15 AM Nirmalya Darshanam
4:30 AM Seva
5:30 AM Ganapathi Homam
6:00 AM Usha Pooja
7:00 AM Seeveli accompanied by Melam
10:00 AM Navakam, Panchagavyam
11:00 AM Uchapooja, Sreeboothabali
12:00 Noon Nada Adakkal
5:00 PM Nada Thurakkal
5:15 PM Seva
7:00 PM Seeveli, Sreeboothabali
10.30 PM Nada Adakkal
Other Deities Karimpuzha Sree Ramaswamy Temple:
Lord Ganesha
Lord Shivan
Goddess Bhagavathy
Lord Shasthavu
Lord Hanuman
Karimpuzha Sree Ramaswamy Temple History:
During the 13 Century, the Samoothiri with the help of military mobilization, conquered the Valluvanad areas. The Samoothiri families were classified into four as per their hierarchy –
Eranad Swami Thirumulpad – was called the Samoothiri
Eranad Ilamkur Nambiyadhiri Thirumulpad – was known as Earalppad
Eranad Moonamkur Nambiyadhiri Thirumulpad – was the Moonnalppad
Edatharanad Nambiyadhiri Thirumulpad, the Edatharalppad
When the Samoothiri conquered Thrikannamathilakam, the Earalppad was entrusted with the governing of Nedunganaadu. Sri Krishnapuram and the neighboring areas came under the Nedunganadu . Thereby Samoothiri entrusted his brother Earalppad with the governing activities of the temple. So Earalppad made this Temple the centre point and constructed a palace for simplifying his governing activities. Thereby started the revival of the temple.
The Earalppad insisted that the temple follow the same ceremonies and rituals as at the Guruvayur temple – his brother’s (Samoothiri) major temple. With the reconstruction of the temple, the Earalppad, brought to Karimpuzha many families for the various temple activities. They were –
Ten Ambalavaasi families made up of – Two Warrier families comprising of Puthiya variam and Pazhaya variam. Two Pisharadi families made of Pazhaya Pisharam & Chakrath Pisharam. Two Nambeesan families made of Padinjare Pushpakam & Kizhakke Pushpakam and the Four Poduval families – Thekkedam, Vadakkedam, Naduvil and Chemmarath.
For the purpose of cleaning the temples he assigned 18 Menon Families. The 13 Menon Families and the other 5 were known as ‘Sadyakkar’ (For preparing Sadya etc) Those families were Nallur, Chalapurath, Arangode, Chenangad, Kongasseri, Kattayat, Vakkayil, Arayangode, Pullare, Kormath, Palat, Kochiyil, Thenkurussi, Padinjare Chunagathe, Vengalil, Matumel and Pottekkat. The palace and near around areas were taken care of by the 4 Nair families. The 2 Chaliyara families who were uprooted from Calicut were responsible for the manufacturing of the dresses. The clothings needed for the temple were handwoven by the Devangana families who were brought here from Hampi, Karnataka. Many other families were also there to do the rest of the work, in and around the temple premises. Like there were Nair families proficient in using Percussion instruments like the Kuzhal, Kombu and the Thakil .The asharis, karuvan, Mushari , Thandan families helped in various effortful tough tasks like the lifing of the palanquin etc . The Vilakkathra Nair were the official barbers while the Veluthedath Nairs were the Official dhobis and were addressed as Mannanmar.
Since the temple activities needed utmost care and attention Earalppad had kept aside land and many assets for these families. He donated agriculture land to the families. For the purpose of fire wood, honey and rest of the wild life commodities, he gave them forest reserves also.
Karimpuzha Sree Ramaswamy Temple Dress Code:
Avoid shorts, skirts, tanktops and do not expose legs.
Special Offerings and Rituals during Utsavam:
Expenses on the days Utsava Bali, Pallivetta, Aarrattu 100000.00
Expenses for one day of Utsavam 50000.00
Sarvadeepam – Chuttuvilakku 15001.00
Neyvilakku – Sreekovil 2501.00
Kalampaattu 1601.00
Theeyattu 1001.00
Deepastambham (Inside) 301.00
Deepastambham (Outside) 251.00
Chandanam Charthal 151.00
Nirapara (Nellu) 151.00
Muzhu Kaappu Venna charthal for Sree Hanuman 251.00
How to reach Karimpuzha Sree Ramaswamy Temple:
By Air
The nearest airport is Calicut International Airport/Karipur Airport at a distance of 74.9 km from the temple.
By Rail
The nearest railway station is Palakkad station at a distance of 35 km from the temple.
By Road
The temple is 2 km from Sreekrishnapuram. Buses, auto rickshaws and taxis are available almost all the time to reach the temple.
Karimpuzha Sree Ramaswamy Temple Address:
Earalppad Raja’s SreeRamaswamy Temple,
Karimpuzha,
Sree krishnapuram,
Palakkad,
Kerala -679513.
webmaster@karimpuzha.com
info@karimpuzha.com
donations@karimpuzha.com
Phone: 0466 226 1032
