Cherpullasery Ayyappa temple also known as the Sabarimala of malabar, is the holy haven where Shree Dharmashastha is present with his consort Prabhadevi and son Satyka.This temple is one of the 108 Shastha temples which has a history of more than 1200 years .
It was known that more than 10 Namboothiri families lived in this vicinity. One among them started a penance at the Thiruvullakkavu Shastha temple in Peruvanam village, Thrissur with a wish of fathering a son.Afer yeards of penance and hardships he became weak and decided to return home. The next day was his birthday. Early next morning he noticed a stone in he form of a quadrangle which was not there before. Being a pious and faithful worshipper, he could easily make out that this was nothing but the devine form of Shastha. He prepared and offered a rice cake (known as Ada) with the rice and jaggery he had with him.Rice and jaggery cake is accepted as the most favorite offering to Dharma Shastha even today. .
By the gracefu blessing of lord Shastha, a baby boy was born to them. But since that boy waned to become an ideal mendicant he even forgot to get married when he grew up. Gradually the sole member of the family also passed away without a heir. Later, by the tireless efforts of their manager, Umikkunnathu Nair, the residence was converted to a temple. The jasmin baug in the quadrangle became the sanctum sanctorum and its surrounding roofed structure became the temple kitchen .
Speciality of the temple:
After practising veda, vedantha and upanishads Sree Dharma Shastha ascended the ultimate throne of wisdom, hence today Cherpullasery Ayyappa Temple is an important center for the initiation of literacy. This temple is one of the very few temples where Ayyappa is being worshipped with fire and ballads.
Worshipping Sree Sharma Shastha as a complete man is the most ideal, hence pregnant women in their 7th mont of pregnancy visit the temple and pray for a comfortable delivery and intelligent baby. The offering is found very popular and effective .
Offerings:
For full-filling devotee's wishes "Theeyattu" is very famous ritual which is done here . If someone have any wishes he can offer Theeyattu for Shasthavu(ayyappan) and its believed that wish will be fulfilled.
101 Nazhi Ari Ada Vazhipadu is also a very famous Offering which is done here for fulfilment of long pending wishes. Offering or vazhipadu is done after fulfilling the wish .
Neeranjana lamp and Ada Naivedyam are most important offering. 1st Saturdays of Malayalam calender months is special.
Festivals:
Event called "Theeyattu" starts on 1st of Vrichikam month of malayalam calendar. It lasts for 40 days.
Aarattu is on 10th day of Uthram in Kumbham month. Also used to have Kalam Paattu on these days.
The temple now has a website (http://www.cherpulasserysriayyappankavu.in) where it offers online puja booking for its devotees spread across the world. Website also has a wealth of information about the temple.
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