Adithyapuram
Overview
The deity, Shri Gopalakrishna Swamy is installed in the 'Kaliya Mardhana' (with his right foot placed on the head of a cobra) posture. This makes the temple one of the rarest in India.
Location
Location: The Adityapuram village is located about 4 Kms from the Palakkad railway station on the Palakkad Ponnani road. Bus stand is - KSRTC NEARLY 2 KMS AWAY, TOWN BUS STAND 2.5 KMS AWAY and Railway Junction - Olavakkode 4 Kms away
Temple Timings:
5.30 am to 9.30 pm
5.30 pm to 7.30 pm
Address: Adithyapuram, Melamuri, Palakkad, Kerala 678006. Click on map along side for location.
History
Adityapuram Sri Krishna Swamy Temple was built by Tamil Vadakalai SriVaishnavites who came from Kancheepuram, Thanjavur and Trichy in TamilNadu, when Maalik Kafur commander of Delhi Sulthanate ruthlessly sacked towns of Madurai & SriRangam in 14th century A.D. Next group came when Bahmani Sulthan annexed Kanchipuram in 1480. Third group came after the downfall of Vijayanagara Empire fearing that Bijapur Sultans would convert them to Islam by force. Bijapur Sulthan & Mughals attacked Kanchi & parts of Chennai in 16th century. This village is 700 year old.
The deity, Shri Gopalakrishna Swamy is installed in the 'Kaliya Mardhana' (with his right foot placed on the head of a cobra) posture. This makes the temple one of the rarest in India.
The residents of the village are all Vaishnavates and followers of Ahobila Mutt Jeer Swamigal.
Deities
Primary deity: Sri Kaliya Mardhana Gopalakrishna Swamy Temple
Other deities: Sri Mangala Vinayagar
Videos
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Utsavams
Chithra pournami (Gajendra Moksham) Brahmotsavam 10 days utsavam - 9th day chitra pournami
Vinayaka chathurthi
Aadi masam - Bagavathi seva for 30days and Thrikala pooja
Prathishta dhinam on Masi UTHRAM
Gokulashtami
Navarathri
Vaikunta Ekadesi
Ganapathy Vilakku - Thai 1st Friday
Niraputhiri
Karthika Varam
Sasta Priti during Dhanu Masam
Vahanas
Garuda Vahanam
Hanuman Vahanam
Adi Sesha Vahanam
Ashwa Vahanam
Adimakkavu
Manappulli Kaavi
Peruvembu Kaavu
Other information
Total homes in the Agraharam: 62
Number and % of Brahmin homes: 34 or 55%
% of homes retaining traditional look: 80%
does the village have a brahmana samooham hall: Yes
does the village temple have a temple car (theru): One Large Chariot, One Pallaku and One GoRatham
when was the last ashtabandhana kumbabhishekam done: 3rd March 2021
Contact information
PRESIDENT: S.SUBRAMANIAN 9447781047
SECRETARY: P G SREERAMAN 9847936005
TREASURER: R V RAMANAN 9446495335
P R ANANTHARAMAN 9847839125
PG NARAYANA SWAMY 9446240129
PS RAMAKRISHNAN 9539478818
Food and Catering
HOME CATERING AVAILABLE - CONTACT MALLIKA KANNAN,949748071
DHANAM SRINIVASAN,8606744707
Hall for functions and Lodging
NAVETRA SAMOOHAM HALL RUN BY TEMPLE, CONTACT PG SREERAMAN ,9847936005, PS RAMA KRISHNAN (MOHAN),9539478818
KRISHNA KRIPA GUEST HOUSE CONSIST OF 3 NON A/C ROOMS, CONTACT PS NARAYANAN,9946521556, PS RAMA KRISHNAN (MOHAN),9539478818
Bank Accounts for sending Kanikkai, donation or vazhipadu
FESTIVAL COMMITTEE,ADITYAPURAM
UCO BANK,MARKET ROAD BRANCH
PALAKKAD
A/C NO:07600100002612
IFSC CODE:UCBA 0000760