The ancient and aesthetic Sri Randumoorthy Kshetram is situated at Thrikkangode near Ottappalam in Palakkad district. Thrikkangode Randu Moorthy Temple is a very unique temple as the presiding deities Shiva and Vishnu are consecrated in the “linga” form in the same sanctum. The Srikovil is in a circular pattern.
The two deities, Lord Siva and Lord Vishnu are facing west. Lord Siva and Lord Vishnu in the same Srikovil in itself is the rarest occurrence and such a Prathishta, hopefully, cannot be seen anywhere in the world.
The poojas to these two deities are performed separately and never together. Lord Siva and Lord Vishnu are treated as two deities in the same Srikovil. In other words, the ‘Chaithanyas’ of lord Siva and Lord Vishnu are present separately and harmoniously inside the same Garbhagriha. Both deities are offered with Dhara (Abhishekam) every day. It is said that in no other temple, lord Vishnu is offered daily Dhara.
Psychic patients are believed to be cured if they perform ‘Bhajanam’ in front of these deities eating only the Prasadam from this temple during the period of Bhajanam, which can be for a period of 7 days, 14 days, 21 days or 41 days as per the intensity of the disease.
On the east side of the circular Srikovil, there is a wall mural of Goddess Parvathi who is said to be very strong in marriage cases. “Bhoothathan Thara” has to offer another significant story. Several diseases are said to be cured on eating the sand from the opening of this Thara, especially of children.
Inside the Mathilakam, situated is another temple exclusively for lord Vishnu (Uchaankode Sri Krishnan), who is very powerful and is again facing west. There is also a Prathishta of Lord Ganapathi facing east. Another lord Ganapathy is Upadevan to this lord Vishnu.
The ailments and hardships of those who are victims of “KAIVISHAM” are said to be fully cured by drinking a medicinal herb supplied by a nearby Brahmin family. The victims need to offer prayers at this temple before proceeding to the mana.
The water in a well at the northern side of the sanctum is connected with the lingams and used only for pooja purposes and only ‘Santhi’ (priest) is allowed to take water from the well. Other temple employees are prohibited from doing it. The water is said to be very tasty and healthy and had not dried for centuries. The root of the banyan tree around the Lord Ayyappa Sannidhanam is said to have curative powers in skin ailments and diseases related to hair and scalp. It will hasten the growth of hair.
Seeveli (procession with God) in this temple is also unique. There are 3 Seeveli done daily. In this temple, if one Seeveli is done for Lord Vishnu the next one is done for Lord Shiva. This is a diligently followed custom and this normally results in Seeveli for Shiva falling perfectly on Shivarathri day. In the years when this doesn’t happen both Vishnu and Shiva together are taken for the Seeveli.
Thrikkangode Sree Randumoorthy Temple Timings:
Morning: 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Evening: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Thrikkangode Sree Randumoorthy Temple Deities:
| Main Deity: | Sub Deity: |
|---|---|
| Shivan | Sree Ayyappan |
| Sree Krishnan | |
| Ganapathi | |
| Parvathi Devi |
Sree Randumoorthy Temple History:
This temple is believed to be one of the temples installed by Lord Parasuraman in Kerala. This ancient temple later withered away and was covered by forest for centuries together until it was found out by two Aadivasis Chakki and Chaathan. The story is that when they were cutting tree barks with their sickles they hit upon the idols and it started bleeding. Scared, they fled. When the locals came to know about this they cleared the area and found the two idols with a well by their side. Astrologers found out that these were of Shiva and Vishnu and therefore a temple was erected there.
Sri Randumoorthy Temple Specialities:
People from far away places come here for getting relief from Fits and mental conditions. The belief is that if the person applies the oil offered to the Gods here, bathe and pray for 21 days in a row, there will be relief from these problems.
Thrikkangode Randu Moorthy Temple Dress Code:
For Men: Dhoti or Mundu without shirts or banyan
For Women: Saree and Pavada are allowed. (Salvar sets and modern dresses are not allowed)
Note:
How to Reach Sree Randu Moorthy Temple:
By Air
The nearest airport to Sree Randu Moorthy Temple is Coimbatore International Airport which is 99 km away.
By Rail:
The nearest Railway station is the Palakkad Railway Station at a distance of 36.9 km from the temple.
By Road:
Ottapalam is just 4.8 km from the temple. KSRTC buses and private buses ply frequently to Sree Randu Moorthy Temple. The temple is well connected by roads.
Sree Randumoorthy Temple Address:
Thrikkangode village,
Chorottur Road,
Ottapalam,
Kerala – 679521.
Phone: 0466 224 6057