Alattiyur Hanuman Temple

Alathiyur Hanuman Temple
Alathiyur Hanuman Temple
Location in Kerala
Name
Other names Hanuman Temple
Proper name Alathiyur Hanuman Temple
Malayalam ആലത്തിയൂർ ഹനുമാൻ ക്ഷേത്രം
Geography
Coordinates 10°52′19″N 75°56′21″E / 10.8720401°N 75.9392639°E / 10.8720401; 75.9392639Coordinates: 10°52′19″N 75°56′21″E / 10.8720401°N 75.9392639°E / 10.8720401; 75.9392639
Country India
State Kerala
District Malappuram district
Locale Alathiyur, Tirur
Culture
Primary deity Rama
History and governance
Website http://www.alathiyoorhanumankavu.com

Alathiyur Hanuman Temple is a famous Hindu temple located at Alathiyur near Tirur, Malappuram district, Kerala state, India. Over the years the "custodians" of the temple were Alathiyur Grama Namboodiri, the Raja of the Kingdom of Tanur (Vettathunad), and Samoothiri of Kozhikode.[1] According to local myths, the "Purumthrikkovil idol" of the deity Hanuman was consecrated 3000 years ago by Vasistha, one of the Saptarishis. Even though the main deity of the temple is Hindu god Rama the temple is famous and known as a "Hanuman temple".

Adobe of Hanuman

The temple of Sri Hanuman is adjacent to the main Temple of Sree Rama. Sree Hanuman has his head tilted to left (to Rama's Adobe), to hear his master’s words.[2] Sree Rama is confiding in Hanuman the cue-word ( Abhignana Vaakyam ) that would enable him to gain the confidence of Sita. Hanuman has a mace in his hand. The numerous Gods bestowed their enormous power on Sree Hanuman. He is all set to accomplish his mission, which is seeking the whereabouts of Sita. Here he is the personification of divine strength, confidence, concentration of purpose, Bhakti, and above all humility. He is the symbol of supreme self-sacrifice. He seems to be assuring Sree Rama: “Your wish is my command”. Devotees of Hanuman throng to this temple to make their wishes and be heard by the mighty Hanuman.

Location and transport

The nearest railway station at Tirur. Temple is about 12 km away from Tirur.

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