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Sri Indilaiappan Temple
- Karikkom,Kerala
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Overview
Marayikkodu Sri Indilaiappan Temple is a powerful 1500 year old Hindu temple. Non-Hindus are permitted in the temple. It is in Karikkom, 5 km from Kottarakara.
About The Temple
There are two shrines here. One is of Lord Shiva and the other is of Lord Vishnu. The Lord Shiva temple has two separate sanctums sanctorum, one devoted to Lord Shiva (Shiva lingam) facing east, and the other for Devi Parvathi facing west. The Vishnu temple has one sanctum sanctorum for Lord Vishnu, facing east. The Lord Ganesh shrine has one separate sanctum located on the south-west corner of Lord Shiva temple. Sri Nagaraja & Nagayakshi and Brahmarakshas are worshipping devotees on the suth-west of Lord Ganesh. Yakshi has the place beneath the Strychine tree (Kanjirum) near the Lord Vishnu's sanctum.
About The Deity
Lord Shiva, Devi Parvathi and Lord Vishnu are the main deities of this temple. The sub-deities of the temple are Lord Ganesh, Nagaraja & Nagayakshi, Brahmarakshas and Yakshi.
Accessibility
Airport
The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport.
Railways
Kottarakara railway station is the nearest railway station.
Road
Transportation is mainly dependent on private buses as well as the state run buses.
Temple Address
Sri Indilaiappan Temple
Karikkom, Kottarakara.
Kerala.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Timings
The temple is open from (Mon-Sun) 05:00 AM To 11:00 AM, 04:00 PM To 08:00 PM.