Thirunavaya Nava Mukunda Temple

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Sight Address : Thirunavaya Nava Mukunda Temple is situated in a small village named Thirunavaya. Edit

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Thirunavaya Nava Mukunda Kshetram, also known as Thirunavaya Temple, is an ancient temple having great historical importance. The temple is scenically placed on the banks of River Bharathapuzha and draws devotees from all over Kerala. It is situated in a small village named Thirunavaya, a place marked in the ancient history of Kerala as the location for the most renowned Mamamnkam Festival.The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu, who is worshipped in the form of Nava Mukundan. Sub shrines dedicated to Lord Ganesha, and Goddess Lakshmi can be seen inside the temple complex. The temple was known in ancient times as Vedic learning center and scholars from all over south India believed to have visited this place. During the period of Mysorean invasion, the temple was ravaged and looted by the army of Tipu Sultan but later regained its glory. Thirunavaya Temple is located 8 km away from Tirur town and is accessible by road.

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Thirunavaya Nava Mukunda Kshetram, is an ancient temple having historical importance. The temple is scenically situated in a small village named Thirunavaya and placed on the banks of River Bharathapuzha. It is a place marked in the ancient history of Kerala as the location for the most renowned Mamamnkam Festival. According to the local legends, goddess Lakshmi and Gajendra, the king of the elephants, worshiped god Vishnu here with lotus flowers from a lake nearby; with the two devotees using flowers from the same source, its supply dwindled, and Gajendra appealed to Vishnu, who took Lakshmi by his side on the same throne and accepted worship offered by Gajendra.Holding immense historical importance, this is the place where ‘Mamangam’, a grand assembly of the rulers of Kerala was held once every 12 years, in olden times. This extravagant festival was held for the last time in 1755 AD.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

The Best season to visit Malappuram is during the months of September to March as the weather conditions are pleasant.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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Minimum 30 minutes.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Vrindavan Vegetarian Restaurant – Malapuram ; 3/935 I. Kondotty Pulikkal Tower New Bus Stand,Andiyoorkunnu., Malapuram – 673637 ; Ph/M – Phone : 0483-2104462 ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : It is linked by motorable roads to many towns in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. taxi or a cab is easily available to reach the Attraction.

BUS : State run buses and private buses are frequently available to reach Malappuram. It is well connected by roads and easily reached from major districts of Kerala.

Train : The Nearest railway station is in Angadipuram around 17 km from Malappuram.

Air : Karipuram International Airport is located 25 km from Malappuram is Nearest airport.

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Things to CarryEdit

Carry plenty of water and camera.

Safety / WarningEdit

The city has more or less the same climatic conditions prevalent else-where the state. The climate is generally mild hot and humid in nature. However the South West Monsoon is usually very heavy.