Wayanad View Point,Valliyoorkavu Bhagavathy Temple, Thirunelly Temple

Thirunelly Temple Deity Offers Blessing Aplenty

Thirunelly temple is a Wayanad temple which serves as a remarkable spiritual tour spot. Thirunelly temple located near Mananthavady is located adjacent to Brahmagiri hill located in Kerala. The principal deity of this temple is lord Vishnu.

Vishnu is the superlative deity according to Vaishnavite tradition followed by Hindus. Smartas, who follow Adi Shankara, idolize Vishnu as one among the five principal forms of God. Lord Vishnu is dignified as the uppermost deity in the Bhagavad Gita, a Hindu religious scripture.

Thirunelly temple is positioned at about 900 meters height above mean sea level. Thirunelli is a Wayanad temple surrounded by mountains and beautiful woods. The nearest town to Thirunelly temple is Mananthavady. Long before, Thirunelli was a pilgrim center that was inaccessible due to surrounding mountains and forests. There is evidence for the fact that Thirunelli temple acted as an important pilgrim center in south India during the reign of Bhaskara Ravi Varma, a Chola king during 962–1019 CE.

The history of Thirunelly temple dates back to 3000 years and the temple has granite columns to protect it. There is stream by the name Papanashini nearby Thirunelly temple. An aqueduct from the Papanashini stream provides water for temple usage. Another notable thing about this temple is the Panchatheertha pond located near it. Five rivers used to meet in this Panchatheertha pond in the past. Panchatheertha pond is surrounded by dense bushes. In the centre of the pond there is a stone slab with the impression of Vishnu’s feet, which is referred to as Vishnu’s pad. Papanashini is considered to destroy the sins of pilgrims who take bath in it. Thirunelli temple in Wayanad is a must see for Hindu pilgrims visiting Kerala. It is open to all people without restrictions.

Valliyoorkavu Bhagavathy Temple Offers Empathy

 

Valliyoorkavu Bhagavathi Temple is a spiritual destination situated at Wayanad. Valliyoorkavu Bhagavathi Temple is a Wayanad temple located at eight kilometer distance from Mananthavady. The principal deity of this temple is mother goddess Durga. Three principal forms of the principal deity are Bhadrakali, Vana Durga, and Jala Durga.

Valliyoorkavu Bhagavathi Temple is an important worship place for the Wayanad tribal communities. Every year there is a fifteen day festival celebration in the months of February, March and April. Valliyoorkavu Bhagavathi Temple is at a twenty four kilometer distance from Kalpetta, and thirty one kilometer distance from Sulthan Bathery. It is located very near to Mananthavady.

The name of the famous festival is Valliyoorkavu Festival. This festival devoted to Goddess Durga is one of the most holy festivals in the state. Hundreds of tribal people celebrate this festival very grandly in Kerala. The two week festival is attended by thousands of devotees.

Kalamezhuthu, which is a traditional sacrament, is performed during the nights of Valliyoorkavu Festival. On the last day of the festival we can enjoy varieties of folk art forms of Kerala. By watching this you can understand the dances performed by the tribesmen. The musical instruments like percussion instruments are used during this festival. This vivid festival of Kerala displays different dance and art forms of native Kerala. Valliyoorkavu Bhagavathi temple is a must see for Wayanad tourists. If you are visiting Wayanad during March or April make it a point to participate in the grand Valliyoorkavu festival and enjoy a great visual and audio experience.

Wayanad View Point
 

This is the first point when we enter into the enchanting place - the district of wayanad.... Its excellent to be here in the evening to see sun setting down the earth and equally breath taking if you can manage to reach this place by early morning to see the sunrise... You can see the misty clouds hovering over the hill tops yet the U pin bended roads to reach the hill top enthralls your instincts...