Thirumoozhikkulam Sree Lakshmana Perumal Temple - Hindu temple in Kurumaseri - Ernakulam, India

An ancient temple dedicated to Sree Laxmana. It forms part of the four temple visit during the Karkadam month of the Malayalam calendar. But, you can visit it anytime

A very divine temple with a rare deity prathishta of Shri Lakshmana Perumal (one of the sons of Shri Dasharatha Maharaja and the brother of Shir Ram) This temple will have more number of visitors during the Malayalam month of Karkkidakam as it's followed as a month with more importance to Ramayana (The story of Shri Ram)

Temple Time 5 AM to 11 AM and 5 PM to 8 PM.Thirumoozhikulam STORY - IN RAMAYANA When Lord Ram went to forest with Lakshmana and Sita devi, his younger brother Bharat wants Lord Rama to return to Ayodhya and rule the Kingdom. So he goes to the forest with Paduka of Lord Ram on his head but he takes a very large army with him, which has Elephants and Horses and Cavalry etc to welcome Lord Rama as he is the King. But When Lakshmana sees him from Top of the Hill, Lakshmana Feels that Bharat is bringing a huge Army and wants to Kill Ram. So Lakshmana is ready with his bow & arrow, but when he sees Bharat holding the shoes of Lord Ram on his head instead of a Weapon, he immediately realises his misconceptions and welcomes Bharat. When Ram refuses to go back. However, Bharata's innocence was very soon revealed, and then Bharat and Lakshman offer worship together at Tirumoozhikkalam. The name Tirumoozhikalam is said to have originated from the phrase "Tiru-Mozhi-Kalam", on translation means, "the site where sweet words were uttered by both brothers ". After the War in Lanka, Lakshmana decides to settle at Thirumoozhikulam. HENCE this Temple is dedicated to Lord Lakshman. THE IDOL OF SRI LAKSHMANAN IS REALLY GREAT TO WATCH. The temple is one of the four temples that are part of Nalambalam Yatra - Rama at Thriprayar, Bharata at Irinjalakuda, Lakshmana at Moozhikkulam and Shathrughna at Payammal.(You should ALWAYS plan to visit all these 4 Temples in 1 day as its Auspicious by Starting Early say by 4.30 AM so that by 12 pm ). EXCELLENT TEMPLE AND "ON THE MUST VISIT CATEGORY ".

A place rich in heritage and draped in greenery. One of the 13 temples that form the 108 divine abodes of Perumal aka Lord Vishnu on Earth and the only one where the main deity is Shri Lakshmana, younger brother of Lord Rama. History has it that Lakshmana and Bharatha met here and had a soulful exchange of devotion towards Lord Rama. Hence the name "Thiru Mozhi Kalam (Land of divine and sweet words) " ,which over time became Thirumoozhikulam. The temple is near to Aluva just across Chengamanad, and can also be accessed by the Angamali-Perumbavoor road. Devotees throng here during the Ramayana month (Mid July). But if you want some tranquil and quiet surroundings here, an early morning visit in the winter is more than worth it.

One of the four temples mentioned in Nalambalam. Temple dedicated to Shri lakshmanan perumal

This is one of the 108 Vaishnava Divya desam temple in India and one of the 13 Kerala Divya desam. This is also one of the 4 Ramayana temple, other 3 are the famous Thriprayar Sri Rama temple, Bharthan temple and Shatrughana temple. This temple is around 30 Kms from Ernakulam Kochi city, around 7 Kms from Kochi airport. This is must see temple, please visit and get blessed.

Lakshmana as the Moolavar deity. Located about 30kms North West of Ernakulam Railway Station is the Moozhikalathan Divya Desam in Thiru Moozhikalam. The temple dates back to the Ramayana period and is a temple dedicated to Lakshmana. Nam Azhvaar in his opening verse of praise on this location asks the true devotees to go to Thiru Moozhikalam to invoke the blessings of the 'pot dancer'. He describes the Lord as one who wears Tulasi garland. This is about 32kms from Ernakulam Junction.Will take about 1 hour by car/auto. There are buses from Alwaye(Aluva) to this temple. One can also get down at Alwaye Railway Station to reach this Divya Desam. Deity : Moozhikalathan, Goddess : Mathuraveni Thaayaar, Azhvaar : Thirumangai and NamAzhvaar- 14 Temple Time : 5am-11am, 5pm-8pm

Wonderful experience. Very peaceful temple. no wait to get darshan. The idol and ornaments and decorations gives delightful view. Nice temple.