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Ramapuram Sree Rama Temple , Ramalayam , Ambalathazham, Ramapuram, Kottayam, Kerala 686576

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Ramapuram Sree Rama Temple , Ramalayam , Ambalathazham, Ramapuram, Kottayam, Kerala 686576 – History , Timings, how to reach

രാമപുരം ശ്രീരാമ ക്ഷേത്രം , രാമാലയം , അമ്പലത്താഴം, രാമപുരം, കോട്ടയം, കേരളം 686576

రామాపురం శ్రీరామ దేవాలయం , రామాలయం , అంబలతజ్హం, రామాపురం, కొట్టాయం, కేరళ 686576

Ramapuram Sree Rama Temple, popularly known as Ramalayam, is located in Ambalathazham village of Ramapuram in Kottayam district, Kerala. This sacred temple is dedicated to Lord Sri Rama and attracts devotees from nearby towns and villages throughout the year. The temple reflects traditional Kerala style architecture and offers a serene spiritual atmosphere for worship. Devotees visit the temple to seek the blessings of Sri Rama for peace, prosperity, and well-being. Special poojas, rituals, and celebrations are conducted during Sri Rama Navami and other auspicious occasions, making the temple an important religious destination in the Kottayam region.

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Temple History Nalambalam is a sacred group of four Hindu temples located in Kerala. In Malayalam, “Nalu” means four and “Ambalam” means temple. These temples are dedicated to the four sons of King Dasaratha from the epic Ramayana — Lord Rama, Bharata, Lakshmana, and Shatrughna. Lord Rama, the eldest among them, is worshiped as the eighth incarnation (avatar) of Lord Vishnu, who is considered the Supreme God in Hinduism. Bharata, the second brother, is believed to be the incarnation of Panchajanya, the divine conch held by Lord Vishnu. Lakshmana is regarded as the incarnation of Adisesha, the infinite serpent on whom Lord Vishnu rests in the Ocean of Milk. Shatrughna, the youngest and the twin brother of Lakshmana, is believed to be the incarnation of the Sudarshana Chakra, the divine discus of Lord Vishnu. Visiting the Nalambalam temples is considered highly sacred during the Malayalam month of Karkidakam (July–August). During this period, devotees undertake the famous Nalambalam Yatra, a pilgrimage that involves visiting temples dedicated to the four brothers of the Ramayana. The stories of valor, righteousness, devotion, and love from the Ramayana resonate through the temples during this holy month. Devotees believe that worshipping the deities during Karkidakam helps relieve life’s troubles and hardships while bringing peace, prosperity, and protection from illness and difficulties. The four temples that make up the Nalambalam Yatra circuit are located in and around Ramapuram in Kottayam district of Kerala, about 37 kilometers from Kottayam town. These temples include Sree Rama Temple at Ramapuram, Lakshmana Swamy Temple at Koodappulam, Bharatha Swamy Temple at Amanakara, and Shatrughna Swamy Temple at Methiri. Devotees begin the pilgrimage by offering prayers at the Ramapuram Sree Rama Temple and then proceed to the other temples in sequence. The pilgrimage is traditionally completed by returning to the Rama temple before the noon pooja (Ucha Pooja), which is considered highly auspicious. According to local legend, Lord Rama rested at Ramapuram during his journey to Lanka. When he arrived at this beautiful place surrounded by mountains, forests, and greenery, he found it to be an ideal location for meditation. Meanwhile, his brothers Lakshmana, Bharata, and Shatrughna, unable to bear the separation from their beloved brother, left Ayodhya and followed the southern path in search of him. When they eventually found Rama at Ramapuram, they decided to stay in nearby places. This divine event is believed to be the reason why four temples dedicated to the four brothers exist close to each other around Ramapuram, forming the sacred Nalambalam pilgrimage circuit. The pilgrimage usually begins at the Ramapuram Sree Rama Temple, where Lord Rama is worshiped as the main deity. Devotees seek his blessings for peace, prosperity, and happiness. Apart from Lord Rama, the temple also has shrines dedicated to Hanuman, Ganapathi, Dharmasastha, and Nagaraja. Special offerings such as arrow and bow offerings and family poojas are performed here. Devotees also offer special prayers to Hanuman and Ganapathi while visiting the temple. The next temple in the pilgrimage is the Lakshmana Swamy Temple at Koodappulam, located on the route towards Uzhavoor. The main deity here is a four-armed (Chaturbahu) idol representing Lord Lakshmana. There are also shrines dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali and Lord Ayyappa within the temple complex. This temple is especially popular among married couples who pray here for the blessing of children. One of the unique offerings performed here is the Manjal Para Vazhipadu, where turmeric is offered in a traditional measuring vessel. Devotees believe that this ritual helps in attaining Mangalya Siddhi, meaning finding a suitable life partner and early marriage. The temple also organizes Annadanam (free food distribution) every Saturday and Sunday when large numbers of devotees visit. The Bharatha Swamy Temple at Amanakara, located on the Koothattukulam route, is known for its scenic surroundings and serene atmosphere. One of the special rituals performed here is the Sankhu (conch shell) Pooja, symbolizing Bharata’s connection with the divine conch of Lord Vishnu. During the Amavasya (new moon day) in the month of Karkidakam, special prayers are offered by devotees. The temple also has a beautiful pond, where devotees traditionally feed fish as a sacred offering. There is also a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, facing towards the east. The temple administration provides several facilities for devotees, including daily Annadanam. The final temple in the pilgrimage is the Shatrughna Swamy Temple at Methiri, which is known for its impressive architecture. The main shrine is built using hard stone and decorated with intricate carvings. According to temple belief, the deity here is worshiped as Shatrughna until noon, and after noon the deity is worshiped as Santana Gopalan, a form of Lord Krishna who blesses devotees with children. Because of this unique belief, the Nalambalam pilgrimage must be completed before the noon pooja. The temple is also famous for its beautiful carvings on the outer walls of the sanctum, which depict scenes from the Ramayana in a stunning three-dimensional style, making it a remarkable example of temple artistry. The Nalambalam Yatra is therefore considered a deeply spiritual journey that symbolizes devotion to the four divine brothers of the Ramayana. Devotees believe that completing this sacred pilgrimage during the month of Karkidakam brings blessings, removes obstacles, and fills life with peace, prosperity, and divine grace. കേരളത്തിൽ സ്ഥിതി ചെയ്യുന്ന നാല് ഹിന്ദു ക്ഷേത്രങ്ങളുടെ ഒരു പുണ്യസമുച്ചയമാണ് നാലമ്പലം. മലയാളത്തിൽ "നലു" എന്നാൽ നാലെണ്ണം എന്നും "അംബലം" എന്നാൽ ക്ഷേത്രം എന്നുമാണ് അർത്ഥം. രാമായണത്തിലെ ദശരഥ രാജാവിന്റെ നാല് പുത്രന്മാരായ ശ്രീരാമൻ, ഭരതൻ, ലക്ഷ്മണൻ, ശത്രുഘ്നൻ എന്നിവർക്കായി സമർപ്പിച്ചിരിക്കുന്ന ക്ഷേത്രങ്ങളാണിവ. അവരിൽ മൂത്തവനായ ശ്രീരാമനെ ഹിന്ദുമതത്തിൽ പരമദേവനായി കണക്കാക്കപ്പെടുന്ന ഭഗവാൻ വിഷ്ണുവിന്റെ എട്ടാമത്തെ അവതാരമായി (അവതാരം) ആരാധിക്കുന്നു. രണ്ടാമത്തെ സഹോദരനായ ഭരതൻ, ഭഗവാൻ വിഷ്ണുവിന്റെ കൈവശമുള്ള ദിവ്യ ശംഖായ പാഞ്ചജന്യത്തിന്റെ അവതാരമാണെന്ന് വിശ്വസിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു. ഭഗവാൻ പാൽക്കടലിൽ ഭഗവാൻ വിഷ്ണു വിശ്രമിക്കുന്ന അനന്തമായ സർപ്പമായ ആദിശേഷന്റെ അവതാരമായാണ് ലക്ഷ്മണനെ കണക്കാക്കുന്നത്. ലക്ഷ്മണന്റെ ഇളയവനും ഇരട്ട സഹോദരനുമായ ശത്രുഘ്നൻ, ഭഗവാൻ വിഷ്ണുവിന്റെ ദിവ്യ ചക്രമായ സുദർശന ചക്രത്തിന്റെ അവതാരമാണെന്ന് വിശ്വസിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു. മലയാള മാസമായ കർക്കിടകത്തിൽ (ജൂലൈ-ഓഗസ്റ്റ്) നാലമ്പല ക്ഷേത്രങ്ങൾ സന്ദർശിക്കുന്നത് വളരെ പവിത്രമായി കണക്കാക്കപ്പെടുന്നു. ഈ കാലയളവിൽ, ഭക്തർ പ്രശസ്തമായ നാലമ്പലം യാത്ര നടത്തുന്നു. രാമായണത്തിലെ നാല് സഹോദരന്മാർക്കായി സമർപ്പിച്ചിരിക്കുന്ന ക്ഷേത്രങ്ങൾ സന്ദർശിക്കുന്ന ഒരു തീർത്ഥാടനമാണിത്. രാമായണത്തിലെ ധീരത, നീതി, ഭക്തി, സ്നേഹം എന്നിവയുടെ കഥകൾ ഈ പുണ്യമാസത്തിലെ ക്ഷേത്രങ്ങളിൽ പ്രതിധ്വനിക്കുന്നു. കർക്കിടക സമയത്ത് ദേവതകളെ ആരാധിക്കുന്നത് ജീവിതത്തിലെ കഷ്ടപ്പാടുകളും പ്രയാസങ്ങളും ലഘൂകരിക്കാനും സമാധാനവും സമൃദ്ധിയും രോഗങ്ങളിൽ നിന്നും ബുദ്ധിമുട്ടുകളിൽ നിന്നും സംരക്ഷണവും നൽകുമെന്ന് ഭക്തർ വിശ്വസിക്കുന്നു. നാലമ്പലം യാത്ര സർക്യൂട്ടിൽ ഉൾപ്പെടുന്ന നാല് ക്ഷേത്രങ്ങൾ കോട്ടയം പട്ടണത്തിൽ നിന്ന് ഏകദേശം 37 കിലോമീറ്റർ അകലെ കേരളത്തിലെ കോട്ടയം ജില്ലയിലെ രാമപുരത്തും പരിസരത്തും സ്ഥിതിചെയ്യുന്നു. രാമപുരത്തെ ശ്രീരാമ ക്ഷേത്രം, കൂടപ്പുലത്തെ ലക്ഷ്മണ സ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം, അമനകരയിലെ ഭരത സ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം, മേതിരിയിലെ ശത്രുഘ്‌ന സ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം എന്നിവ ഇതിൽ ഉൾപ്പെടുന്നു. രാമപുരം ശ്രീരാമ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ പ്രാർത്ഥനകൾ അർപ്പിച്ചുകൊണ്ട് ഭക്തർ തീർത്ഥാടനം ആരംഭിക്കുകയും തുടർന്ന് തുടർച്ചയായി മറ്റ് ക്ഷേത്രങ്ങളിലേക്ക് പോകുകയും ചെയ്യുന്നു. ഉച്ചപൂജയ്ക്ക് (ഉച്ചപൂജ) മുമ്പ് രാമക്ഷേത്രത്തിലേക്ക് മടങ്ങുന്നതിലൂടെയാണ് തീർത്ഥാടനം പരമ്പരാഗതമായി പൂർത്തിയാക്കുന്നത്, ഇത് വളരെ ശുഭകരമായി കണക്കാക്കപ്പെടുന്നു. പ്രാദേശിക ഐതിഹ്യം അനുസരിച്ച്, ലങ്കയിലേക്കുള്ള യാത്രയ്ക്കിടെ ശ്രീരാമൻ രാമപുരത്ത് വിശ്രമിച്ചു. മലകളും കാടുകളും പച്ചപ്പും നിറഞ്ഞ ഈ മനോഹരമായ സ്ഥലത്ത് എത്തിയപ്പോൾ, ധ്യാനത്തിന് അനുയോജ്യമായ ഒരു സ്ഥലമാണിതെന്ന് അദ്ദേഹത്തിന് തോന്നി. അതേസമയം, അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ സഹോദരന്മാരായ ലക്ഷ്മണൻ, ഭരതൻ, ശത്രുഘ്‌നൻ എന്നിവർ തങ്ങളുടെ പ്രിയപ്പെട്ട സഹോദരനിൽ നിന്നുള്ള വേർപാട് സഹിക്കാനാവാതെ അയോധ്യ വിട്ട് അദ്ദേഹത്തെ അന്വേഷിച്ച് തെക്കൻ പാത പിന്തുടർന്നു. ഒടുവിൽ രാമപുരത്ത് രാമനെ കണ്ടെത്തിയപ്പോൾ, അവർ സമീപത്തുള്ള സ്ഥലങ്ങളിൽ താമസിക്കാൻ തീരുമാനിച്ചു. നാല് സഹോദരന്മാർക്കായി സമർപ്പിച്ചിരിക്കുന്ന നാല് ക്ഷേത്രങ്ങൾ രാമപുരത്തിന് ചുറ്റും പരസ്പരം അടുത്ത് നിലനിൽക്കുന്നതിന്റെ കാരണം ഈ ദിവ്യ സംഭവമാണെന്ന് വിശ്വസിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു, ഇത് പവിത്രമായ നാലമ്പലം തീർത്ഥാടന സർക്യൂട്ട് രൂപപ്പെടുത്തുന്നു. സാധാരണയായി തീർത്ഥാടനം ആരംഭിക്കുന്നത് രാമപുരം ശ്രീരാമ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലാണ്, അവിടെ ശ്രീരാമനെ പ്രധാന ദേവനായി ആരാധിക്കുന്നു. സമാധാനത്തിനും സമൃദ്ധിക്കും സന്തോഷത്തിനും വേണ്ടി ഭക്തർ അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ അനുഗ്രഹം തേടുന്നു. ശ്രീരാമനെ കൂടാതെ, ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ ഹനുമാൻ, ഗണപതി, ധർമ്മശാസ്താവ്, നാഗരാജാവ് എന്നിവർക്കായി സമർപ്പിച്ചിരിക്കുന്ന ക്ഷേത്രങ്ങളും ഉണ്ട്. അമ്പും വില്ലും പോലുള്ള പ്രത്യേക വഴിപാടുകളും കുടുംബ പൂജകളും ഇവിടെ നടത്തുന്നു. ക്ഷേത്രം സന്ദർശിക്കുമ്പോൾ ഭക്തർ ഹനുമാനും ഗണപതിക്കും പ്രത്യേക പ്രാർത്ഥനകൾ നടത്തുന്നു. തീർത്ഥാടനത്തിലെ അടുത്ത ക്ഷേത്രം ഉഴവൂരിലേക്കുള്ള വഴിയിൽ സ്ഥിതി ചെയ്യുന്ന കൂടപ്പുലത്തെ ലക്ഷ്മണ സ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രമാണ്. ലക്ഷ്മണനെ പ്രതിനിധീകരിക്കുന്ന നാല് കൈകളുള്ള (ചതുർബാഹു) വിഗ്രഹമാണ് ഇവിടുത്തെ പ്രധാന പ്രതിഷ്ഠ. ക്ഷേത്ര സമുച്ചയത്തിനുള്ളിൽ ഭദ്രകാളി ദേവിക്കും അയ്യപ്പനും സമർപ്പിച്ചിരിക്കുന്ന ക്ഷേത്രങ്ങളുണ്ട്. സന്താനോത്പാദനത്തിനായി ഇവിടെ പ്രാർത്ഥിക്കുന്ന വിവാഹിത ദമ്പതികൾക്കിടയിൽ ഈ ക്ഷേത്രം പ്രത്യേകിച്ചും ജനപ്രിയമാണ്. പരമ്പരാഗത അളവുകോലിൽ മഞ്ഞൾ അർപ്പിക്കുന്ന മഞ്ഞൾ പാറ വഴിപാട് ഇവിടെ നടത്തപ്പെടുന്ന സവിശേഷ വഴിപാടുകളിൽ ഒന്നാണ്. അനുയോജ്യമായ ജീവിത പങ്കാളിയെ കണ്ടെത്തുന്നതിനും നേരത്തെയുള്ള വിവാഹത്തിനും ഈ ആചാരം മംഗല്യ സിദ്ധി നേടാൻ സഹായിക്കുമെന്ന് ഭക്തർ വിശ്വസിക്കുന്നു. ധാരാളം ഭക്തർ സന്ദർശിക്കുന്ന എല്ലാ ശനിയാഴ്ചയും ഞായറാഴ്ചയും ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ അന്നദാനം (സൗജന്യ ഭക്ഷണം) സംഘടിപ്പിക്കാറുണ്ട്. കൂത്താട്ടുകുളം റൂട്ടിൽ സ്ഥിതി ചെയ്യുന്ന അമനകരയിലെ ഭരത സ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം അതിന്റെ മനോഹരമായ ചുറ്റുപാടുകൾക്കും ശാന്തമായ അന്തരീക്ഷത്തിനും പേരുകേട്ടതാണ്. ഇവിടെ നടത്തുന്ന പ്രത്യേക ആചാരങ്ങളിലൊന്നാണ് ശംഖു (ശംഖു) പൂജ, ഇത് വിഷ്ണുവിന്റെ ദിവ്യ ശംഖുമായുള്ള ഭരതന്റെ ബന്ധത്തെ പ്രതീകപ്പെടുത്തുന്നു. കർക്കിടക മാസത്തിലെ അമാവാസിയിൽ (അമാവാസി) ഭക്തർ പ്രത്യേക പ്രാർത്ഥനകൾ നടത്തുന്നു. ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ മനോഹരമായ ഒരു കുളവുമുണ്ട്, അവിടെ ഭക്തർ പരമ്പരാഗതമായി മത്സ്യത്തെ തീറ്റുന്നു. കിഴക്കോട്ട് ദർശനമായി ശിവന് സമർപ്പിച്ചിരിക്കുന്ന ഒരു ക്ഷേത്രവുമുണ്ട്. ദിവസേനയുള്ള അന്നദാനം ഉൾപ്പെടെ നിരവധി സൗകര്യങ്ങൾ ക്ഷേത്ര ഭരണകൂടം ഭക്തർക്ക് നൽകുന്നു. തീർത്ഥാടനത്തിലെ അവസാന ക്ഷേത്രം മേതിരിയിലെ ശത്രുഘ്‌ന സ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രമാണ്, ഇത് അതിശയകരമായ വാസ്തുവിദ്യയ്ക്ക് പേരുകേട്ടതാണ്. പ്രധാന ക്ഷേത്രം കഠിനമായ കല്ലുകൾ ഉപയോഗിച്ചാണ് നിർമ്മിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നത്, സങ്കീർണ്ണമായ കൊത്തുപണികൾ കൊണ്ട് അലങ്കരിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നു. ക്ഷേത്ര വിശ്വാസമനുസരിച്ച്, ഉച്ചവരെ ഇവിടുത്തെ ദേവനെ ശത്രുഘ്‌നനായി ആരാധിക്കുന്നു, ഉച്ചയ്ക്ക് ശേഷം ദേവിയെ സന്താന ഗോപാലനായി ആരാധിക്കുന്നു, ഇത് ഭക്തരെ അനുഗ്രഹിക്കുന്ന ശ്രീകൃഷ്ണന്റെ ഒരു രൂപമാണ്. കുട്ടികളുള്ളവർ. ഈ സവിശേഷ വിശ്വാസം കാരണം, ഉച്ചപൂജയ്ക്ക് മുമ്പ് നാലമ്പല തീർത്ഥാടനം പൂർത്തിയാക്കണം. ശ്രീകോവിലിന്റെ പുറം ചുവരുകളിലെ മനോഹരമായ കൊത്തുപണികൾക്കും ക്ഷേത്രം പ്രശസ്തമാണ്, രാമായണത്തിലെ രംഗങ്ങൾ അതിശയകരമായ ത്രിമാന ശൈലിയിൽ ചിത്രീകരിക്കുന്നു, ഇത് ക്ഷേത്ര കലാവൈഭവത്തിന്റെ ശ്രദ്ധേയമായ ഉദാഹരണമാക്കി മാറ്റുന്നു. അതിനാൽ നാലമ്പല യാത്ര രാമായണത്തിലെ നാല് ദിവ്യ സഹോദരന്മാരോടുള്ള ഭക്തിയെ പ്രതീകപ്പെടുത്തുന്ന ആഴത്തിലുള്ള ആത്മീയ യാത്രയായി കണക്കാക്കപ്പെടുന്നു. കർക്കിടക മാസത്തിൽ ഈ പുണ്യ തീർത്ഥാടനം പൂർത്തിയാക്കുന്നത് അനുഗ്രഹങ്ങൾ കൈവരുത്തുമെന്നും, തടസ്സങ്ങൾ നീക്കുമെന്നും, ജീവിതത്തിൽ സമാധാനം, സമൃദ്ധി, ദിവ്യകാരുണ്യം എന്നിവ നിറയ്ക്കുമെന്നും ഭക്തർ വിശ്വസിക്കുന്നു. నాలంబలం అనేది కేరళలో నెలకొని ఉన్న నాలుగు పవిత్ర హిందూ దేవాలయాల సమూహం. మలయాళంలో "నాలు" అంటే నాలుగు అని, "అంబలం" అంటే దేవాలయం అని అర్థం. ఈ దేవాలయాలు రామాయణ ఇతిహాసంలోని దశరథ మహారాజు నలుగురు కుమారులైన శ్రీరాముడు, భరతుడు, లక్ష్మణుడు మరియు శత్రుఘ్నులకు అంకితం చేయబడ్డాయి. వీరిలో పెద్దవారైన శ్రీరాముడు, హిందూమతంలో పరమదైవంగా భావించబడే శ్రీమహావిష్ణువు యొక్క ఎనిమిదవ అవతారంగా ఆరాధించబడతాడు. రెండవ సోదరుడైన భరతుడు, శ్రీమహావిష్ణువు ధరించే దివ్య శంఖమైన 'పాంచజన్యం' యొక్క అవతారమని విశ్వసించబడుతుంది. లక్ష్మణుడు, క్షీరసాగరంలో శ్రీమహావిష్ణువు శయనించే అనంత సర్పమైన 'ఆదిశేషుని' అవతారంగా పరిగణించబడతాడు. అందరికంటే చిన్నవాడు, లక్ష్మణుని కవల సోదరుడు అయిన శత్రుఘ్నుడు, శ్రీమహావిష్ణువు యొక్క దివ్య చక్రమైన 'సుదర్శన చక్రం' యొక్క అవతారమని నమ్ముతారు. మలయాళ మాసమైన 'కర్కిడకం' (జూలై–ఆగస్టు) సమయంలో నాలంబలం దేవాలయాలను సందర్శించడం అత్యంత పవిత్రమైనదిగా భావించబడుతుంది. ఈ కాలంలో, భక్తులు ప్రసిద్ధ 'నాలంబలం యాత్ర'ను చేపడతారు; ఇది రామాయణంలోని నలుగురు సోదరులకు అంకితం చేయబడిన దేవాలయాలను సందర్శించే ఒక పుణ్యయాత్ర. ఈ పవిత్ర మాసంలో, రామాయణంలోని శౌర్యం, ధర్మనిష్ఠ, భక్తి మరియు ప్రేమకు సంబంధించిన గాథలు ఈ దేవాలయాలలో ప్రతిధ్వనిస్తుంటాయి. కర్కిడక మాసంలో ఈ దేవతామూర్తులను ఆరాధించడం వల్ల జీవితంలోని కష్టాలు, బాధలు తొలగిపోయి; శాంతి, సుసంపన్నత లభిస్తాయని, అలాగే అనారోగ్యాలు మరియు ఆపదల నుండి రక్షణ కలుగుతుందని భక్తులు విశ్వసిస్తారు. నాలంబలం యాత్ర పరిధిలోకి వచ్చే ఈ నాలుగు దేవాలయాలు, కేరళలోని కొట్టాయం జిల్లాలో ఉన్న రామపురం మరియు దాని పరిసర ప్రాంతాలలో, కొట్టాయం పట్టణానికి సుమారు 37 కిలోమీటర్ల దూరంలో నెలకొని ఉన్నాయి. ఈ దేవాలయాలలో రామపురంలోని శ్రీరామ దేవాలయం, కూడప్పులంలోని లక్ష్మణ స్వామి దేవాలయం, అమనకరలోని భరత స్వామి దేవాలయం మరియు మేతిరిలోని శత్రుఘ్న స్వామి దేవాలయం ఉన్నాయి. భక్తులు రామపురంలోని శ్రీరామ దేవాలయంలో ప్రార్థనలు చేయడం ద్వారా తమ యాత్రను ప్రారంభిస్తారు, ఆపై వరుస క్రమంలో మిగిలిన దేవాలయాలను సందర్శిస్తారు. సంప్రదాయం ప్రకారం, మధ్యాహ్న పూజ (ఉచ్చ పూజ) సమయానికి ముందే తిరిగి రామ దేవాలయానికి చేరుకోవడం ద్వారా ఈ యాత్రను పూర్తి చేస్తారు; ఇలా చేయడం అత్యంత శుభప్రదంగా భావించబడుతుంది. స్థానిక ఐతిహ్యం ప్రకారం, శ్రీరాముడు లంకకు సాగించిన తన ప్రయాణ సమయంలో రామపురం వద్ద విశ్రాంతి తీసుకున్నాడని చెబుతారు. పర్వతాలు, అరణ్యాలు మరియు పచ్చదనంతో చుట్టుముట్టబడిన ఈ సుందర ప్రదేశానికి చేరుకున్నప్పుడు, ధ్యానానికి ఇది అత్యంత అనువైన స్థలమని ఆయన భావించారు. ఇంతలో, తమ ప్రియ సోదరుడి వియోగాన్ని భరించలేక, ఆయన సోదరులైన లక్ష్మణుడు, భరతుడు మరియు శత్రుఘ్నుడు అయోధ్యను విడిచిపెట్టి, ఆయనను వెతుకుతూ దక్షిణ దిశగా ప్రయాణించారు. చివరకు వారు రామపురంలో రాముడిని కనుగొన్నప్పుడు, వారు సమీప ప్రాంతాలలోనే నివసించాలని నిర్ణయించుకున్నారు. ఈ నలుగురు సోదరులకు అంకితం చేయబడిన నాలుగు ఆలయాలు రామపురం చుట్టూ ఒకదానికొకటి దగ్గరగా నెలకొని, పవిత్రమైన 'నలంబలం' తీర్థయాత్ర మార్గాన్ని ఏర్పరచడానికి ఈ దివ్య ఘటనే కారణమని విశ్వసిస్తారు. ఈ తీర్థయాత్ర సాధారణంగా రామపురం శ్రీ రామ ఆలయం వద్ద ప్రారంభమవుతుంది; ఇక్కడ శ్రీరాముడు ప్రధాన దైవంగా ఆరాధించబడతాడు. భక్తులు శాంతి, సుసంపన్నత మరియు సంతోషం కోసం ఆయన ఆశీస్సులను కోరుకుంటారు. శ్రీరాముడితో పాటు, ఈ ఆలయంలో హనుమంతుడు, గణపతి, ధర్మశాస్త మరియు నాగరాజులకు అంకితం చేయబడిన ఉపాలయాలు కూడా ఉన్నాయి. ఇక్కడ విల్లు మరియు బాణం సమర్పణలు, కుటుంబ పూజల వంటి ప్రత్యేక ఆరాధనలు నిర్వహిస్తారు. ఆలయాన్ని సందర్శించేటప్పుడు భక్తులు హనుమంతుడికి మరియు గణపతికి కూడా ప్రత్యేక ప్రార్థనలు సమర్పిస్తారు. ఈ తీర్థయాత్రలో తర్వాతి ఆలయం, ఉజవూర్ మార్గంలో ఉన్న కూడప్పులంలోని లక్ష్మణ స్వామి ఆలయం. ఇక్కడి ప్రధాన దైవం, శ్రీలక్ష్మణుడిని సూచించే నాలుగు చేతులు కలిగిన (చతుర్భుజ) విగ్రహం. ఆలయ ప్రాంగణంలో భద్రకాళి అమ్మవారు మరియు అయ్యప్ప స్వామికి అంకితం చేయబడిన ఉపాలయాలు కూడా ఉన్నాయి. సంతాన భాగ్యం కోసం ప్రార్థించే వివాహిత జంటల మధ్య ఈ ఆలయం ముఖ్యంగా ప్రాచుర్యం పొందింది. ఇక్కడ నిర్వహించే ప్రత్యేక సమర్పణలలో ఒకటి 'మంజల్ పరా వళిపాడు'; ఇందులో పసుపును ఒక సంప్రదాయ కొలత పాత్రలో నింపి సమర్పిస్తారు. ఈ ఆచారం 'మాంగల్య సిద్ధి'ని (అంటే తగిన జీవిత భాగస్వామి లభించడం మరియు త్వరగా వివాహం జరగడం) పొందడానికి సహాయపడుతుందని భక్తులు విశ్వసిస్తారు. ప్రతి శనివారం మరియు ఆదివారం నాడు, పెద్ద సంఖ్యలో భక్తులు ఆలయాన్ని సందర్శించే వేళల్లో, ఆలయ నిర్వాహకులు అన్నదాన కార్యక్రమాన్ని కూడా నిర్వహిస్తారు. కూత్తట్టుకుళం మార్గంలో ఉన్న అమనకరలోని భరత స్వామి ఆలయం, తన రమణీయమైన పరిసరాలకు మరియు ప్రశాంతమైన వాతావరణానికి ప్రసిద్ధి చెందింది. ఇక్కడ నిర్వహించే ప్రత్యేక ఆచారాలలో ఒకటి 'శంఖు పూజ'; ఇది శ్రీభరతుడికి, శ్రీమహావిష్ణువు దివ్య శంఖానికి మధ్య ఉన్న అనుబంధానికి ప్రతీకగా నిలుస్తుంది. కర్కాటక మాసంలో వచ్చే అమావాస్య రోజున, భక్తులు ఇక్కడ ప్రత్యేక ప్రార్థనలు సమర్పిస్తారు. ఈ ఆలయంలో ఒక అందమైన చెరువు కూడా ఉంది, ఇక్కడ భక్తులు సాంప్రదాయకంగా చేపలను పవిత్ర నైవేద్యంగా తినిపిస్తారు. తూర్పు వైపు ముఖంగా ఉన్న శివుడికి అంకితం చేయబడిన ఒక మందిరం కూడా ఉంది. ఆలయ పరిపాలన భక్తులకు రోజువారీ అన్నదానంతో సహా అనేక సౌకర్యాలను అందిస్తుంది. యాత్రలో చివరి ఆలయం మేథిరిలోని శతృఘ్న స్వామి ఆలయం, ఇది అద్భుతమైన నిర్మాణ శైలికి ప్రసిద్ధి చెందింది. ప్రధాన మందిరం గట్టి రాతిని ఉపయోగించి నిర్మించబడింది మరియు క్లిష్టమైన శిల్పాలతో అలంకరించబడింది. ఆలయ విశ్వాసం ప్రకారం, ఇక్కడి దేవతను మధ్యాహ్నం వరకు శతృఘ్నగా పూజిస్తారు మరియు మధ్యాహ్నం తర్వాత దేవతను సంతాన గోపాలన్ గా పూజిస్తారు, ఇది భక్తులను ఆశీర్వదించే శ్రీకృష్ణుని రూపం. పిల్లలతో ఉన్నవారు. ఈ ప్రత్యేకమైన నమ్మకం కారణంగా, నలంబలం తీర్థయాత్రను మధ్యాహ్న పూజకు ముందే పూర్తి చేయాలి. ఈ ఆలయం గర్భగుడి బయటి గోడలపై అందమైన చెక్కడాలకు కూడా ప్రసిద్ధి చెందింది, ఇది రామాయణంలోని దృశ్యాలను అద్భుతమైన త్రిమితీయ శైలిలో చిత్రీకరిస్తుంది, ఇది ఆలయ కళాత్మకతకు ఒక అద్భుతమైన ఉదాహరణగా నిలిచింది. అందువల్ల నలంబలం యాత్రను రామాయణంలోని నలుగురు దైవిక సోదరుల పట్ల భక్తిని సూచించే లోతైన ఆధ్యాత్మిక ప్రయాణంగా భావిస్తారు. కర్కిడకం మాసంలో ఈ పవిత్ర తీర్థయాత్రను పూర్తి చేయడం వల్ల ఆశీర్వాదాలు లభిస్తాయని, అడ్డంకులను తొలగిస్తుందని మరియు జీవితంలో శాంతి, శ్రేయస్సు మరియు దైవిక కృపను నింపుతుందని భక్తులు నమ్ముతారు.
Sub Temples 🛕Lord Rama is worshipped here in a four-armed (Chathurbahu) form, facing east.
🛕Lord Sastha – located south of the sanctum.
🛕Hanuman
🛕Bhadrakali
🛕Ganapathi
🛕Dakshinamurthy – also to the south of the sanctum.
🛕The temple is surrounded by the other Nalambalam shrines of Lakshmana, Bharata, and Shatrughna, forming a unique pilgrimage circuit.
🛕കിഴക്ക് ദർശനമായി നാല് കൈകളുള്ള (ചതുർബാഹു) രൂപത്തിലാണ് ശ്രീരാമനെ ഇവിടെ ആരാധിക്കുന്നത്.
🛕ശ്രീ ശാസ്താവ് - ശ്രീകോവിലിന് തെക്ക് ഭാഗത്തായി സ്ഥിതിചെയ്യുന്നു.
🛕ഹനുമാൻ
🛕ഭദ്രകാളി
🛕ഗണപതി
🛕ദക്ഷിണാമൂർത്തി - ശ്രീകോവിലിന് തെക്ക് ഭാഗത്തായി സ്ഥിതി ചെയ്യുന്നു.
🛕ലക്ഷ്മണൻ, ഭരതൻ, ശത്രുഘ്നൻ എന്നിവരുടെ നാലമ്പലങ്ങളാൽ ചുറ്റപ്പെട്ട ഈ ക്ഷേത്രം ഒരു സവിശേഷ തീർത്ഥാടന ശൃംഖലയായി മാറുന്നു.
🛕ఇక్కడ శ్రీరాముడు తూర్పు ముఖంగా, చతుర్భుజ (నాలుగు చేతుల) రూపంలో పూజలందుకుంటాడు.
🛕శ్రీ శాస్త – గర్భగుడికి దక్షిణ దిశలో కొలువై ఉన్నారు.
🛕హనుమంతుడు
🛕భద్రకాళి
🛕గణపతి
🛕దక్షిణామూర్తి – ఈయన కూడా గర్భగుడికి దక్షిణ దిశలోనే ఉన్నారు.
🛕ఈ ఆలయం చుట్టూ లక్ష్మణ, భరత మరియు శత్రుఘ్నుల 'నాలంబలం' సన్నిధులు నెలకొని ఉండి, ఒక విశిష్టమైన తీర్థయాత్ర పరిక్రమ మార్గాన్ని ఏర్పరుస్తాయి.
Things to Cover 🙏🏼Take darshan & blessings of Lord Sri Rama and other deities present in the temple
🙏🏼ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ സന്നിഹിതരായ ശ്രീരാമന്റെയും മറ്റ് ദേവതകളുടെയും ദർശനവും അനുഗ്രഹവും നേടുക.
🙏🏼 ఆలయంలో కొలువై ఉన్న శ్రీరామచంద్రుని మరియు ఇతర దేవతల దర్శనం, ఆశీస్సులు పొందండి.
Dress Code 🥻Traditional Dress
🥻പരമ്പരാഗത വസ്ത്രധാരണം
🥻సాంప్రదాయ దుస్తులు
Pooja Details 🌹Tantric Worship: Conducted according to Kerala temple traditions, with pujas offered to Lord Rama in his Chathurbahu (four-armed) form.
🌹Morning and Evening Pujas: Include deeparadhana (lamp offering), naivedyam (food offering), and archana (chanting of names).
🌹Subshrines: Rituals are also performed for Lord Sastha and Dakshinamurthy, located south of the sanctum.
🌹Annadanam: Feeding devotees is considered highly meritorious and continues as part of the temple’s service tradition.
🌹5.00 am Nirmalyam
🌹6.00 am Usha Pooja
🌹6.30 am Ucha Pooja
🌹9.00 am Nada Adackal
🌹5.00 pm Nada Thurackal
🌹6.30 pm Deeparadhana
🌹7.00 pm Athazhapooja
🌹9.00 pm Nada Adackal
🌹താന്ത്രിക ആരാധന: കേരള ക്ഷേത്ര പാരമ്പര്യങ്ങൾക്കനുസൃതമായി നടത്തപ്പെടുന്നു, ശ്രീരാമന്റെ ചതുർബാഹു (നാലു കൈകളുള്ള) രൂപത്തിൽ പൂജകൾ നടത്തുന്നു.
🌹രാവിലെയും വൈകുന്നേരവും പൂജകൾ: ദീപാരാധന (വിളക്ക് വഴിപാട്), നൈവേദ്യം (ഭക്ഷണ വഴിപാട്), അർച്ചന (നാമ ജപം) എന്നിവ ഉൾപ്പെടുന്നു.
🌹ഉപക്ഷേത്രങ്ങൾ: ശ്രീകോവിലിന് തെക്ക് സ്ഥിതി ചെയ്യുന്ന ശാസ്താവിനും ദക്ഷിണാമൂർത്തിക്കും വേണ്ടിയും ആചാരങ്ങൾ നടത്തുന്നു.
🌹അന്നദാനം: ഭക്തർക്ക് ഭക്ഷണം നൽകുന്നത് വളരെ പുണ്യകരമായി കണക്കാക്കപ്പെടുന്നു, കൂടാതെ ക്ഷേത്ര സേവന പാരമ്പര്യത്തിന്റെ ഭാഗമായി തുടരുന്നു.
🌹രാവിലെ 5.00 നിർമാല്യം
🌹രാവിലെ 6.00 ഉഷപൂജ
🌹രാവിലെ 6.30 ഉച്ചപൂജ
🌹രാവിലെ 9.00 നട അടക്കൽ
🌹വൈകുന്നേരം 5.00 നട തുറക്കൽ
🌹വൈകുന്നേരം 6.30-ന് ദീപാരാധന
🌹രാത്രി 7.00 അത്താഴപൂജ
🌹രാത്രി 9.00 നട അടക്കൽ
🌹తాంత్రిక ఆరాధన: కేరళ ఆలయ సంప్రదాయాల ప్రకారం, అతని చతుర్బాహు (నాలుగు చేతుల) రూపంలో శ్రీరాముడికి పూజలు చేస్తారు.
🌹ఉదయం మరియు సాయంత్రం పూజలు: దీపారాధన (దీప నైవేద్యం), నైవేద్యం (అన్నదానం), మరియు అర్చన (నామాలను పఠించడం) ఉన్నాయి.
🌹సబ్‌క్షేత్రాలు: గర్భాలయానికి దక్షిణంగా ఉన్న శాస్తా స్వామికి మరియు దక్షిణామూర్తికి కూడా ఆచారాలు నిర్వహిస్తారు.
🌹అన్నదానం: భక్తులకు అన్నదానం చేయడం అత్యంత పుణ్యప్రదంగా పరిగణించబడుతుంది మరియు ఆలయ సేవా సంప్రదాయంలో భాగంగా కొనసాగుతుంది.
🌹ఉదయం 5.00 నిర్మాల్యం
🌹ఉదయం 6.00 ఉష పూజ
🌹ఉదయం 6.30 ఉచ్చ పూజ
🌹ఉదయం 9.00 నడ అడ్డకల్
🌹సాయంత్రం 5.00 గంటలకు నాద తురకలు
🌹సాయంత్రం 6.30 గంటలకు దీపారాధన
🌹సాయంత్రం 7.00 అథాజపూజ
🌹రాత్రి 9.00 గంటలకు నాడ అడ్డకల్
Festivals / Jaatra 🌹Nalambala Darshanam (Karkidakam): The most significant period for the temple. Thousands of devotees visit all four temples in a single day during the Malayalam month of Karkidakam to seek blessings and prosperity.
🌹Annual Festival (Meenam): An 8-day grand festival held in March/April. it concludes with the Aarattu (holy bath) ceremony on the Thiruvonam star.
🌹Sri Rama Navami: Celebrated with special pujas, feasts, and cultural programs.
🌹Ramayana Month: Daily recitals of the Adhyatmaramayanam occur throughout the month of Karkidakam.
🌹നാലമ്പല ദർശനം (കർക്കടകം): ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ ഏറ്റവും പ്രധാനപ്പെട്ട കാലഘട്ടം. അനുഗ്രഹവും സമൃദ്ധിയും തേടി ആയിരക്കണക്കിന് ഭക്തർ ഒരേ ദിവസം നാല് ക്ഷേത്രങ്ങളിലും സന്ദർശിക്കുന്നു.
🌹വാർഷിക ഉത്സവം (മീനം): മാർച്ച്/ഏപ്രിൽ മാസങ്ങളിൽ നടക്കുന്ന 8 ദിവസത്തെ മഹത്തായ ഉത്സവം. തിരുവോണം നക്ഷത്രത്തിലെ ആറാട്ട് (പുണ്യസ്നാനം) ചടങ്ങോടെയാണ് ഇത് അവസാനിക്കുന്നത്.
🌹ശ്രീരാമനവമി: പ്രത്യേക പൂജകൾ, ഉത്സവങ്ങൾ, സാംസ്കാരിക പരിപാടികൾ എന്നിവയോടെ ആഘോഷിക്കുന്നു.
🌹രാമായണ മാസം: കർക്കിടകം മാസത്തിലുടനീളം അധ്യാത്മരാമായണത്തിന്റെ ദൈനംദിന പാരായണം നടക്കുന്നു.
🌹 నాలంబల దర్శనం (కర్కిడకం): ఆలయానికి సంబంధించి అత్యంత విశిష్టమైన కాలం ఇది. మలయాళ మాసమైన 'కర్కిడకం'లో, వేలాది మంది భక్తులు ఆశీస్సులు మరియు సౌభాగ్యం కోసం ఒకే రోజులో ఈ నాలుగు ఆలయాలను సందర్శిస్తారు.
🌹 వార్షికోత్సవం (మీనం): మార్చి లేదా ఏప్రిల్ నెలల్లో 8 రోజుల పాటు అత్యంత వైభవంగా నిర్వహించే ఉత్సవం ఇది. 'తిరువోణం' నక్షత్రం రోజున జరిగే 'ఆరాట్టు' (పవిత్ర స్నానం) వేడుకతో ఈ ఉత్సవం ముగుస్తుంది.
🌹 శ్రీ రామ నవమి: ప్రత్యేక పూజలు, అన్నసమారాధనలు మరియు సాంస్కృతిక కార్యక్రమాలతో ఈ పర్వదినం ఘనంగా జరుపుకుంటారు.
🌹 రామాయణ మాసం: కర్కిడక మాసం అంతటా ప్రతిరోజూ 'అధ్యాత్మ రామాయణం' పారాయణాలు జరుగుతాయి.
Travel Guide How to reach :
🚌By Road: The temple is located about 1.5 km from the Ramapuram junction on the Pala – Koothattukulam highway. It is approximately 12 km from Pala and 35 km from Kottayam town.
🚉By Train: The nearest major railway station is Kottayam (KTYM), about 35 km away. Ettumanoor is closer (approx. 25 km) for local passenger trains.
🛩️By Air: Cochin International Airport (COK) is the nearest airport, located about 60 km from the temple.
എങ്ങനെ എത്തിച്ചേരാം :
🚌റോഡ് മാർഗം: പാലാ - കൂത്താട്ടുകുളം ഹൈവേയിലെ രാമപുരം ജംഗ്ഷനിൽ നിന്ന് ഏകദേശം 1.5 കിലോമീറ്റർ അകലെയാണ് ക്ഷേത്രം സ്ഥിതി ചെയ്യുന്നത്. പാലായിൽ നിന്ന് ഏകദേശം 12 കിലോമീറ്ററും കോട്ടയം പട്ടണത്തിൽ നിന്ന് 35 കിലോമീറ്ററും അകലെയാണിത്.
🚉ട്രെയിൻ മാർഗം: ഏറ്റവും അടുത്തുള്ള പ്രധാന റെയിൽവേ സ്റ്റേഷൻ കോട്ടയം (KTYM) ആണ്, ഏകദേശം 35 കിലോമീറ്റർ അകലെ. പ്രാദേശിക പാസഞ്ചർ ട്രെയിനുകൾക്ക് ഏറ്റുമാനൂർ അടുത്താണ് (ഏകദേശം 25 കിലോമീറ്റർ).
🛩️വിമാനമാർഗ്ഗം: ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ നിന്ന് ഏകദേശം 60 കിലോമീറ്റർ അകലെയുള്ള കൊച്ചി അന്താരാഷ്ട്ര വിമാനത്താവളം (COK) ആണ് ഏറ്റവും അടുത്തുള്ള വിമാനത്താവളം.
ఎలా చేరుకోవాలి:
🚌 రోడ్డు మార్గం ద్వారా: పాల – కూతట్టుకుళం రహదారిపై ఉన్న రామపురం కూడలి నుండి ఈ ఆలయం సుమారు 1.5 కి.మీ దూరంలో ఉంది. ఇది పాల నుండి సుమారు 12 కి.మీ మరియు కొట్టాయం పట్టణం నుండి 35 కి.మీ దూరంలో ఉంది.
🚉 రైలు మార్గం ద్వారా: సమీప ప్రధాన రైల్వే స్టేషన్ కొట్టాయం (KTYM), ఇది సుమారు 35 కి.మీ దూరంలో ఉంది. స్థానిక ప్యాసింజర్ రైళ్ల ప్రయాణికులకు ఎట్టుమనూరు (సుమారు 25 కి.మీ) మరింత దగ్గరగా ఉంటుంది.
🛩️ విమాన మార్గం ద్వారా: ఆలయం నుండి సుమారు 60 కి.మీ దూరంలో ఉన్న కొచ్చి అంతర్జాతీయ విమానాశ్రయం (COK) సమీప విమానాశ్రయం.

Opening Hours

Monday: 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Closed

Sunday: 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

FAQ's

What is the correct order for the Nalambala Darshanam?

The traditional order is: 1. Sree Rama (Ramapuram), 2. Lakshmana (Koodappulam), 3. Bharata (Amanakara), 4. Shatrughna (Methiri). Pilgrims usually return to the Rama temple to complete the circuit.

How to reach this temple?

By Road: The temple is located about 1.5 km from the Ramapuram junction on the Pala – Koothattukulam highway. It is approximately 12 km from Pala and 35 km from Kottayam town. By Train: The nearest major railway station is Kottayam (KTYM), about 35 km away. Ettumanoor is closer (approx. 25 km) for local passenger trains. By Air: Cochin International Airport (COK) is the nearest airport, located about 60 km from the temple.

What are the festivals celebrated at this temple?

Nalambala Darshanam (Karkidakam): The most significant period for the temple. Thousands of devotees visit all four temples in a single day during the Malayalam month of Karkidakam to seek blessings and prosperity. Annual Festival (Meenam): An 8-day grand festival held in March/April. it concludes with the Aarattu (holy bath) ceremony on the Thiruvonam star. Sri Rama Navami: Celebrated with special pujas, feasts, and cultural programs. Ramayana Month: Daily recitals of the Adhyatmaramayanam occur throughout the month of Karkidakam.

Are there any special offerings (Vazhipadu)?

Yes, the Chakram Samarppanam (offering of a wheel) and Palpayasam are popular offerings for Lord Rama. For Hanuman, the Vadamala is a key offering.