- Special Features
Foundation Year500 - 1000 years oldSthala TreeTheerthamRathamArchitectureOther Speciality
- Sthala Puran
Ammachiveedu Muhurthi is a Hindu temple located in the Kollam district of the state of Kerala, India.
Although there are no historical records of the early history of the temple, it is thought to have been founded around 600 years ago by the Ammachi Veedu family ("Ammachi Veedu" means "Ammachi home"), aristocrats from Kollam.
The Ammachiveedu Muhurthi temple has no main idol, and is dedicated to the guru (teacher) of the Dharmaśāstra, of the Shasthamkotta temple, about 35 km away.
The deity was entrusted to the elders of the Ammachi Veedu family as a recognition of the marriage ceremonies carried out at the temple, and they are now also revered as "Brahma Rakshas" on the right hand of the deity. Because the deity of the temple has the status of a guru, members of the family are prohibited from entering the premises of the Shasthamkotta temple.
The Ammachiveedu Muhurthi temple has no caste bar and is used by worshippers of various castes and creeds.
- Architecture
The Ammachiveedu Muhurthi's Garbhagriha is small, measuring only 4 feet by 4 feet, by 6 feet tall. The temple has a Peedam (small platform), clad with a silver plate, upon which the deity stands. Two Shankha, in golden covers, are placed over the Peedam.
The temple has a number of other deities seated outside, including Ganesha, Rektha Chamundi, Paramparu, Ykshi, Marutha, Rekshas, Gandharvan, Vethalam, and Yogeshwaran. Another deity, Djinn, is placed outside the temple premises and is worshipped by the Muslim community.
Adjoining the temple there is a Sarpakavu, or snake grove, which houses images of Parappooramma Bhagavathi, Nagaraja, Nagayakshi, and Naga Kanyaka.
- Alankar of Deity
- Prayers and BenefitsSpecial Vratas and PrayersOfferings to Deity
Ganapathi Homam, Bhagavathy Seva, Muzhukkappu to Ganapathy, Palpayasam, Vidyarambam, Thulabharam, Kunjoonu, Malarnivedyam, Meni payasam, Abhishekas, Noorum Palum, Ayilyam Oottu, Panthirunazhi etc are the important offerings in this famous temple.
Stotras and Mantras
- FestivalsThe ceremonies of Sarpa Bali (sacrifice for snakes)Noorum Palum (making offerings to snakes)Annual festivalcelebrated during Dhanu, a 10-day festival. On the 10th day, the Karanavan (the eldest male in the family) conducts the puja in the Kalam specially prepared for the purpose, when boiled Ninam is offered to the deity.
- Sodasha Upcharas
- Prasadhas
- Social ActivitiesAnnadhanMarriageEar BoringHead ShaveDanaasEducation FacilitiesSocial DrivesOther Activities
- Arjita Seva
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