Description
Shiva and Parvati were playing the dice in Kailash. At the end of each game, Shiva was successively winning the game. As Parvati got angry, he cursed her to become a cow on earth. Shiva said that the curse would end at this place where she should perform penance. While many kinds of medical treatments are available today for couples who cannot seem to conceive, these treatments are not always successful, and often take the time to bring results.The Vazhapully Rajarameshwari Temple is more than 500 years old. It is a family temple which is situated towards the west of Edamuttom in the District of Thissur which is found in the state of Kerala.
History
Shiva and Parvati were playing the dice in Kailash. At the end of each game, Shiva was successively winning the game. As Parvati got angry, he cursed her to become a cow on earth. Shiva said that the curse would end at this place where she should perform penance. Legend has it that many years ago, a family by the name of “Eranezhath” from south-mid Travancore located to Thalikulam located in the Trichur District. Some members of this family relocated to the south of Kazhimbram and rechristened themselves as “Eranezhath Vazhappully”. Over time, they came to be referred to as “Vazhappully”.
Importance/Significance
It is said that Emperor Mushukunda Chakravarthi was annoyed about the fact that he was childless. He worshiped Lord Thyagesar presented to him by Indira. Lord Shiva appeared in his dream and advised to come to this place for worship to get a child.his temple is close to Nagapattinam, and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple has quite a legend behind it, and it is believed that those born under the Bharani star should pray here often if they want to excel in whatever they do.Mr. Narasimha Swamikal had predicted that when Goddess Bhadrakali would transform into Goddess Rajarajeswari, there would be some unusual changes in nature at the time of the installation of the diety.
Facts/Mythology
The Vimana above the sanctum is of Dwaidala design. Ganesha of the temple is praised as Lord Thunaivandha Ganapathi. The literal meaning of the name is Ganesha coming to the rescue of the devotee. The Goddess is said to protect the place. Followers belonging to different castes, religions and even people from other parts of the world, besides India come here to seek the blessings of the Goddess.
Festivals/Events/Gatherings
Purattasi Brahmmotsavam is celebrated in the month of September and October. Margazhi Tiruvadhirai is held during December and January and Shivrathri Annabishekam between February and March. These are the main festivals observed in the temple.The following festivals are commemorated here- Makarapathu Maholsavam: This festival is celebrated every year during the Tamil month of Makaram, on the tenth day.
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