Welcome to the enchanting realm of Sri Ramaswami Temple, a sacred haven nestled in the heart of Thirumarayoor village, Ernakulam District, Kerala. Embraced by verdant paddy fields and steeped in ancient tradition, this revered sanctuary beckons devotees seeking solace and spiritual enlightenment. Adorned with intricate sculptures and resonating with the echoes of Vedic chants, the temple stands as a testament to devotion and divine grace. Here, amidst the serene surroundings, visitors can partake in daily rituals conducted with utmost reverence, immersing themselves in the timeless aura of devotion and tranquility.
Embark on a soul-stirring journey as you traverse the path from Piravom Bus Stand, guided by the gentle whispers of tradition and faith. Follow Attutheram Road southwest, seamlessly transitioning onto Kottapuram-Thottor Road, before making a right turn onto Vattapara-Veliyanadu Road. As you navigate through the picturesque landscapes, anticipation builds, leading you to the sacred precincts where the celestial presence of Lord Ramaswami awaits. Step into a realm where time stands still, and experience the divine embrace that awaits within the sanctum of Sri Ramaswami Temple.
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Thirumarayoor is a quaint village located approximately 5 km from Piravom in the Edakkattuvayal Panchayath of Ernakulam District. Devotees can access it via Veliyanadu from Peppathy junction on the Mulanthuruthy – Piravam road. The distance from Ernakulam is 35 km. Thirumarayoor Sree Rama Swami temple, an exquisitely sculpted ancient temple, resides on a small piece of land surrounded by verdant paddy fields. The Mealppazhoor Mana, the ancestral home of Aryamba, the mother of Jagadguru Adi Shankara, is situated nearby (2 km from Thirumarayoor). Melppazhoor is now known as Adishankara Nilayam and is under the administration of the Chinmaya International Foundation. It is believed that Adi Shankara composed the Sree Rama Bhujanga Stotra in praise of Thirumarayoor Sree Rama. In the Phalasruthi, he mentions that this stotra is Vedasaram (essence of Vedas).
There are several interpretations regarding the name Thirumarayoor. ‘Mara’ signifies Veda, hence Thirumarayoor means the place resonating with sacred Vedic Mantras. Thirumarayoor village was once part of Vedanadu (Vendanadu), a Namboodiri Upagrama (the village temple of Vedanad Gramam is Choottanikkara Bhagavathi Temple). The name Thirumarayoor signifies its association with Vedas and Vedanadu. Another tale is connected to the Bali Vadha from Ramayana. It is said that Bhagavan Sri Rama shot his arrow to slay Bali while hiding behind a tree at Thirumarayoor. In traditional language, a hiding place is called “Mara”. Thus, as Bhagavan Srirama concealed himself and defeated Bali, the place earned the name Thirumarayoor. Consequently, the deity in this temple, Srirama, embodies the aspect of God attempting to vanquish Bali. Another interpretation suggests that the name “Thirumarayoor” originated from an event in the epic Ramayana. When Sita was enticed by a golden deer, which was actually Mareecha disguised as a deer as part of Ravana’s scheme to distract Rama and abduct Sita, the deer vanished at this location. In Malayalam, the word for “disappear” is “marayuka”. The prefix “Thiru” denotes something related to God.
Every day, the temple reverently performs its pooja, meticulously following traditional rituals and schedules to pay homage to the deities in accordance with ancient customs.
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Welcome to Sree Ramaswami Temple, a sacred haven where devotees can take part in the timeless tradition of Vazhipadu, offering their prayers and reverence to Lord Sri Rama. As you embark on this spiritual journey, we extend our heartfelt invitation to contribute to the sanctity of our temple through your generous offerings. You may offer your Vazhipadu to Sree Ramaswami Temple by transferring your contributions to the Official Bank Account of Hanumath Poojitha Sri Ramaswami Temple, Thirumarayoor, run by Kerala Kshetra Samrakshana Samithi. Your support sustains the spiritual endeavours of our temple, fostering a sacred space where devotees can connect with the divine grace of Lord Sri Rama.
From Piravom Bus Stand proceed southwest along Attutheram Road. Continue your path onto Kottapuram-Thottor Road, upon reaching, take a right turn onto Vattapara-Veliyanadu Road. Follow this route until you arrive at Sri Ramaswami Temple Thirumarayoor.
From Piravom Bus Stand, head southwest on Attutheram Road, continue straight onto Kottapuram-Thottor Road, then make a right turn onto Vattapara-Veliyanadu Road to reach your destination, where the serene Sri Ramaswami Temple Thirumarayoor awaits you.
From Newsprint Road, turn right onto Velloor Mulakkulam Road, followed by a left at TipTop Hair Cutting to continue on Velloor Mulakkulam Road. Take Kaippattoor Cherukara Road, Thottoor – Railway Station Road, and Vattappara – Veliyanadu Road to the temple.
From Cochin International Airport, take the Airport Road towards NH544, then continue on NH544 towards Perumbavoor. After reaching Perumbavoor, take the Kottapuram-Thottor Road and continue straight. Finally, turn right onto Vattapara-Veliyanadu Road to arrive at the temple.
