KURUPPANTHARA SREE SHANEESWARA KSHETHRAM
The Shaneeswara Ksheathram and the Navagraha Peedam. This is unique and is the only Ksheathram in Kerala (which is located at Kuruppumthara, Kanjirathanam P.O.Kottayam Dist.
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The Shaneeswara Ksheathram and the Navagraha Peedam.
This is unique and is the only Ksheathram in Kerala (which is located at Kuruppumthara, Kanjirathanam P.O.Kottayam Dist. Kerala-686603) dedicated to Lord Shaneedev where he is a blessing God having “Abhayahastham”. There is a misconception that there are Shani Shrines located in various places in Kerala.The greatness of the Shaneeswara Ksheathram is attributed to the unique idol of Lord Shani as he stands blessing the devotee Abhayahastham
Important Offerings
SAHASRA NEERAJANAM
(1008 COCONUT)
1008 coconut divided by two pieces with Elludeepam offered to the deity to the chanting of Shaneeswara Maha Mantra 1008 times.For immediate relief from troubles and instant solutions For all good fortune this is supposed to be very effective.
Ashtadravya Abhishekam &
Nevadya pooja
Oil,Milk,Ghee,Curd,Honey,Rose-water,Tendar cocunut juice(Elaneer)Bhasmam taken in copper pot is poured on Lord shanidev Idol 108 times, simultaneously chanting mantras . This Abhishekam is only performed by the Thanthri.
ELLU PAYASAM/ MILK PAYASAM,/ GHEE PAYASAM
An offering of Ellupayasam is made to Lord Shaneedev on twelve Satursdays, for the procurement of progeny (Salputhra and well beings, Pithru dosha santi Purvajanmma dosha etc)
Narangamala (Lemon)
A garland of 26 lemon (Cherunaranga) is placed on the idol of Shaneedev to off all obstacles and facilitate marriages. This offering is made every Amavasi for 12 consecutive months and can be booked in advance.
Muzhukkappu
The ritual of decorating deity with sandal paste is known as Muzhukappu and is one of the most popular offerings of the temple. It is out of extreme devotion that one can get intimate with the deity.
Thulabhaaram
This is a unique offering and the devotee who performs it donates to the deity the material equivalent to his/her body weight. Ellu, Butter, sugur, jaggery, banana etc are some of the popular materials used for It is offered for acquiring prosperity and well being.
Nivedya
Nivedyas have been decided based on the various characteristic elements of each deity. And this offering is done in a rich tribute to the five important elements of every deity. With this every devotee attain the result of having performed a full length puja.
Pushpanjali
Pushpanjali is yet another popular offering observed in temples of Kerala. There are varieties of Pushpanjali and each has its own significance and results . Archana, Bhagyasooktha archana, Aikamathyasooktha archana, Vidyaasooktha archana, Sreesooktha archana, Ayursooktha archana, ...
Abhishekam
Abhishekam is an important ritual that involves bathing the deity with all customary chanting of mantras. The remains of Abhishekam are distributed among devotees as theertham. By performing Abhishekam the devotees get liberated from their past sins.
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