Parthasarathy Temple, Mundakkayam

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Sri Parthasarathy Temple is a Hindu temple located in Mundakkayam town in Kanjirappally taluk of Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is situated on the road to Kuttikkanam, about 52 km from Kottayam and 20 km from Kuttikkanam.

DistrictKottayam
DeityKrishna as Parthasarathy
FestivalThiruvutsavam in Makaram
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Sri Parthasarathy Temple Mundakkayam
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Parthasarathy Temple, Mundakkayam is located in Kerala
Parthasarathy Temple, Mundakkayam
Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Mundakkayam, Kottayam, Kerala
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictKottayam
DeityKrishna as Parthasarathy
FestivalThiruvutsavam in Makaram
Governing bodyTravancore Devaswom Board
Location
LocationMundakkayam
StateKerala
Country India
Coordinates9°32′21.5″N 76°53′12.0″E
Architecture
TypeTraditional Kerala style
Specifications
TempleOne
Elevation115.64 m (379 ft)
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Deity

Lord Parthasarathy (Krishna as the charioteer of Arjuna) is the principal deity here, accompanied by sub deities like Ganapathi, Ayyappa, Nagaraja and Yakshi.

Ritual

Three poojas are held daily. The morning section starts with 'Ushspooja'. The noon section includes 'Uchapooja. 'Athazhapooja' concludes the desk section.

Festival

The annual festival is hosted in the Malayalam month of Makaram (i.e. January/February) lasting 6 days. The festivities are commenced by ceremonial flag hoisting or Kodiyettam on the first day.[1][2]

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