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KOODALMANIKYAM SREE BHARATHA TEMPLE

   
   
 

Koodalmanikyam Sree Bharatha Temple is situated 25 km away from Thrissur in the Kodungallur route. A distinctive feature of Koodalmanikyam temple is that there is only one single Prathista.The 'Mukkudi Nivedyam' and 'Brinjal Nivedyam' offered at the day of 'Avittom' star in the Malayalam month of 'Thulam' is famous. This ancient temple is perhaps the only one in India dedicated to Bharatha, the brother of Sree Rama. The popularly known as Koodalmanikam of Sangameswara is supposed to be the Para Brahma moorthy. There is only one place of worship, even Ganapathy is not be found inside the temple. The lord at Koodalmanikyam is Chathurbahu Vishnu with Conch, Chakra, Gada and Japamaala.   The general belief, however, is that the Lord is Bharatha the brother of Sree Rama.    He anxiously and devotedly awaited the return of Rama from exile for fourteen years and then learnt from Hanuman that Rama has reached the outskirts of Ayodhya.   He was much relieved and happy.  Baratha in that mood is worshipped here.   Naturally Hanuman is also present at Thidappilly  [the holy kitchen] Koodalmanikyam Temple is a marvel in architectural beauty.  The impressive gateways, round shaped Sanctum Sanctorum, the majestic Koothambalam and the Carvings in wood and stone on the walls all attract students of Art and Architecture.  The murals on the walls on either side of the Eastern entry to Chuttambalam also deserve special mention.