During the construction of Sabarimala Temple the king of Pandalam was
assisted by the whole villagers of Perunad. Two brothers belonging to Siva Vellala
community were prominent among them.The elder brother settled at Ranni-Perunad.
After the completion of the work at Sabarimala king entrusted the key of the Perunad
Kakkattukoickal Sree Dharmasastha temple to Sri.Velupillai the elder son of the elder
brother.The younger brother settled at Erumeli in the house by name Putheveedu
where the sword used by Lord Ayappa to kill mahishi is still being kept. Lakhs of
Ayappa devotees visit here every year for Darsan.The famous Erumelipettathullal which
is unique for communal harmony also passes through this house.
When Sri Velupillai became very old he settled at Ranni - Perunad and made a Shrine for Malikappurathamma the holy avtar of Saraswathi,Lakhmi and Parvathi at Peunad similar to that of Sabarimala and offered poojas to
When Sri Velupillai became very old he settled at Ranni - Perunad and made a Shrine for Malikappurathamma the holy avtar of Saraswathi,Lakhmi and Parvathi at Peunad similar to that of Sabarimala and offered poojas to
Malikappurathamma. After the holy demise of Sri Velupillai one of his
close relatives Sri. Kudaikanal Kochukunju pillai Constructed a two
storied ‘Malika’ for Malikappurathamma and for the ‘Saint’
.
As time rolled this malika became very old and dilapidated. So the construction of new temple was found inevitable. Accordingly as per instructions of scholars and temple architects this malika was rebuilt by Sri. P.K Sreedharan Pillai,Padmavilasom Koyikkamannil one of the members of younger generation of Sri Velupillai with the help of devotees . The construction of the new temple was completed in the year 1996. The famous Nayattuvili (Recitals of the story of Lord Ayappa ) is still being performed by the younger generation of Sri.Velupillai at Sabarimala Temple, Perunad Kakkattukoickal Sree Dharmasastha temple and. Erumeli Lord Ayappa temple.
The holy ceremony of incarnation in the temple was conducted by Brahma Sri Kandararu Neelakantararu, Thazhamon Mattom, the Chief Priest of Sabarimala. All rituals in connection with the incarnation Ceremony was conducted in the auspicious presence and guidance of the chief priest.
The responsibilities to maintain, manage and conduct of poojas in temple were entrusted to the ‘KVMS’ Perunad Union. In order to facilitate smooth functioning of the day to day affairs and administration of the Devi temple at Ranni-Perunad, a temple trust,namely Malikapurathamma Devi temple trust has been formed and registered as per law.
The temple is located on the way to Sabarimala. Lakhs of Ayyappa devotees travel through this highway during Sabarimala Pilgrim season for the holy darsan of Lord Ayyappa. Now the trust is implementing several schemes and programmes including providing of refreshments and retiring facilities to Sabarimala Pilgrims in addition to the development projects of the Devi Temple.But due to financial constraints the trust is not in a position to carryout the proposed devolopment project.The Temple trust appeals all noble hearted devotees to join hands with the trust to accomplish the aforesaid projects. Special efforts are being taken to offer facilities for the Ayyappa devotees on their way to Sabarimala Temple.
Participating in the venture for the development of a temple is really sacred and great. It is the rarest of rare chances in one’s life. By joining hands with such a mission not only the present generation but the forthcoming generation also will be blessed.
As time rolled this malika became very old and dilapidated. So the construction of new temple was found inevitable. Accordingly as per instructions of scholars and temple architects this malika was rebuilt by Sri. P.K Sreedharan Pillai,Padmavilasom Koyikkamannil one of the members of younger generation of Sri Velupillai with the help of devotees . The construction of the new temple was completed in the year 1996. The famous Nayattuvili (Recitals of the story of Lord Ayappa ) is still being performed by the younger generation of Sri.Velupillai at Sabarimala Temple, Perunad Kakkattukoickal Sree Dharmasastha temple and. Erumeli Lord Ayappa temple.
The holy ceremony of incarnation in the temple was conducted by Brahma Sri Kandararu Neelakantararu, Thazhamon Mattom, the Chief Priest of Sabarimala. All rituals in connection with the incarnation Ceremony was conducted in the auspicious presence and guidance of the chief priest.
The responsibilities to maintain, manage and conduct of poojas in temple were entrusted to the ‘KVMS’ Perunad Union. In order to facilitate smooth functioning of the day to day affairs and administration of the Devi temple at Ranni-Perunad, a temple trust,namely Malikapurathamma Devi temple trust has been formed and registered as per law.
The temple is located on the way to Sabarimala. Lakhs of Ayyappa devotees travel through this highway during Sabarimala Pilgrim season for the holy darsan of Lord Ayyappa. Now the trust is implementing several schemes and programmes including providing of refreshments and retiring facilities to Sabarimala Pilgrims in addition to the development projects of the Devi Temple.But due to financial constraints the trust is not in a position to carryout the proposed devolopment project.The Temple trust appeals all noble hearted devotees to join hands with the trust to accomplish the aforesaid projects. Special efforts are being taken to offer facilities for the Ayyappa devotees on their way to Sabarimala Temple.
Participating in the venture for the development of a temple is really sacred and great. It is the rarest of rare chances in one’s life. By joining hands with such a mission not only the present generation but the forthcoming generation also will be blessed.
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