About Temple

Karanayil madom is one of the oldest Vishnumaya Kuttichathan Maha manthrikam temples in Kerala. Located in the beautiful village of Ettuamana, Karanayil Madom is known for its powerful Vishnmaya deity and takes pride in the specialty of rituals conducted here to solve the problems affecting your mind and body. India being a country rich in culture and diversity, Lord Vishnumaya Kuttichathan provides solutions to all, irrespective of religion or caste. India is known for its strong religious beliefs and its deep rooted Hindu mythology that paved way for shaping the importance of temple worship. A temple essentially means getting rid of your problems, and at dire times such as these where your daily life is influenced by everything that is happening around you, Lord Vishnumaya provides a haven to all those struggling with their life. The worship of God will provide you with strength and happiness to survive all your problems and Kuttichathan will serve you as a protector against the ill effects happening around you, which is why many believe that the soul of Karanayil Madom is present everywhere around you.
Vishnumaya Kuttichathan Maha Manthrikam Temple of Karanayil Madom is located at Ettumana, a village located at the outskirts of Thrissur, Kerala. One prime specialty of this location is that Karanayil Madom is surrounded by other famous temples known for its powerful deities. Vadakumnathan Temple is one such temple where millions come to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and where the annual 'Thrissur Pooram' takes place, famously renowned as ' Poorangalude Pooram'. Aratupuzha Dharma Shastha temple, Thriprayar Ksethram, Peruvanathappan Ksethram, Cherpu bhagavathi Kshethram, Amma Thiruvadi, Thottipal Bhagavathi, Koodalmanikyam kshetras are few of the others to name. All of these special temples and the power of Vishnumaya brings devotees from different parts of the country and from around the globe to take refuge at the shrine to solve all their problems. Lord Kuttichathan at Karanayil Madom will always protect you and grant you all your wishes.
Vishnumaya or commonly known as the 'chathan' is a Hindu god famous for magic capabilities. Vishnumaya is famous in south india, primarily Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh etc. He is considered to be the son of Lord Shiva and Kulivaka, a tribal reincarnation of Shree Parvathi (in some versions of the mythology).

In the mythology this is how the story of Vishnumaya or the Chathan goes. One fine day when lord Shiva was on a hunt he happened to gaze upon the beautiful tribal women named Kulivaka. The combination of long solitude and the irresistible beauty of Kulivaka made the lord lustful. After letting Kulivaka know of his wishes, lord Shiva went for a bath and it was then that Kulivaka could finally grasp the depth of the whole issue.
Being an ardent devotee of Shre Parvathi, Kulivaka realised that mating with the lord would bring the utmost wrath of devi Parvathi and at the same time feared the wrath of lord Shiva if she refused to him. Facing such a dilemma she decided to pray for the Devi herself so that she could find a solution to this problem. Upon appearing before Kulivaka, Devi parvati, impressed by her innocence and good natured heart decided to let her know of why she was destined to be mating with the lord himself. Apparently in her past life, she was one of the servants in the retinue of Parvati, named Manaswini and happened to breast feed lord Ganesha, son of Devi Parvati. Parvati did not approve of a servant breast feeding her son and cursed that she would be born in a chandala family in the next life. When Shree Parvati's anger finally subdued she understood she took pity on Manaswini. Devi Parvati blessed Manaswini that she would get the opportunity to breast feed the son of Lord shiva, even after being born in a Chandala family. Parvati informed Koolivaka that it was pre destined fate for Shiva to meet her. She informed that she herself would take the form of Koolivaka and deceive lord Shiva and that the boy born out of that will be the killer of the Asura lord Jalandhara.
The union of Psuedo Koovalika and Lord shiva saw the birth of a child with divine power. Lord Shiva arranged a buffalo for the protection of this child. This divine child who came to be known as Chathan was given to Koolivaka for rearing. Koolivaka thus became the mother of Chathan, son of Lord Shiva fulfilling the boon of Parvati. Chathan lived with Koolivaka for about seven years. The tribals loved the boy who saved them from many dangers. He roamed the jungle riding his buffalo and playing a musical instrument known as "Ezhara".
On his seventh birthday, the tribals held a feast in his honour. During the feast the sage, Narada manifested himself. He revealed to Chathan the secret of his birth. Moreover, Narada advised Chathan to visit his true parents in Kailasa. He also told Chathan the true purpose of his birth.

Chathan started his journey to Kailasam with the permission of his foster mother and friends. He rode on his buffalo to Kailasam. When he was about to reach Kailasam he realized that Nandikeshwara would not allow him to enter Kailash in his present form. So he took the form of Lord Vishnu. On seeing their son, Shiva and Parvati were very happy and hugged their son. Lord Shiva blessed him, saying, "You invoked the form of Vishnu by Maya (magic). So you will be known as Vishnu Maya". Moreover, he taught him the art of warfare and the secrets to kill Jalandhara (an asura who had been harassing the Devas) Upon confronting Jalandhara and after a fierce battle, Jalandhara was beheaded by Chathan and thus came the end of the Asura lord. After this, devas understood the power of Chathan and invited him to the heaven which Chathan declined, and said that he belongs with the poor, thus returning to his people. Later another powerful Asura named Briga wanted to marry Koolivaka, and thus came with a large force to attack and seize her. Chathan was attacked in this conflict, and his blood was spilled on the ground, from which arose 400 Kuttichathans out of which 10 of them gave their life away to protect the Chathan by swallowing the Brahmastras. Thus leaving behind the 390 Kuttichathans. Chathan killed Briga with his "kuruvadi" and all was fine.
The annual Festival of Karanayil Sree Vishnumaya Chathan Swamy Temple known as "Thiravellat Maholsavam" falls on Febuary 3 rd and 4th, Saturday & Sunday of 2018 (1193 makaram 20 & 21) in praise of Bhagavan Chathan Swamy.

This festival with several programmes of worship lasts for three days. Many of the prayers are accompanied with atmosphere of solemnity and devotion. People from different areas come for worshipping Bhagavan Chathan Swamy.

The drawings of the floral design of Bhagavan Chathan commences on the second day after conclusion of the ritual dance intended to please the forefathers that will commence by seven in the morning. The floral design drawn in full size if touched by feet all sins accured hither to will subside is the traditional faith and large crowds eagerly assemble for the same there.

Almost all of art work of the ancient days were religious manifestations intended to please god.

Thiravellat maholsavam is the continuation of conducting ancient rituals. A lot of people from near by places and even from outside used to come for getting blessings from the god.

There are many special pooja conducted in the temple to worship god. Saktheya pushpanjali is one of the special pooja conducted in every month for the devotees. Thiravellat pooja is conducted during the annual festival of the temple. Following are the dates on which Saktheya pushpanjali is conducted in the temple for the year 1190.

എട്ടുമന കാരണയിൽ മഠം

കേരളത്തിലെ ഏറ്റവും പഴക്കമേറിയ വിഷ്ണുമായ കുട്ടിച്ചാത്തൻ മഹാ മാന്ത്രിക ക്ഷേത്രങ്ങളിലൊന്നാണ് കാരണയിൽ മടം. എട്ടുമന എന്ന മനോഹരമായ ഗ്രാമത്തിൽ സ്ഥിതി ചെയ്യുന്ന കാരണയിൽ മഠം അതിശക്തമായ വിഷ്ണുമായ പ്രതിഷ്ഠയ്ക്ക് പേരുകേട്ടതാണ്. ഒരു ക്ഷേത്രം എന്നാൽ നിങ്ങളുടെ പ്രശ്‌നങ്ങളിൽ നിന്ന് മുക്തി നേടുക എന്നാണ് അർത്ഥമാക്കുന്നത്, നിങ്ങളുടെ ദൈനംദിന ജീവിതത്തെ നിങ്ങൾക്ക് ചുറ്റും നടക്കുന്ന എല്ലാ കാര്യങ്ങളും സ്വാധീനിക്കുന്ന ഇത്തരം വിഷമകരമായ സമയങ്ങളിൽ, അവരുടെ ജീവിതവുമായി മല്ലിടുന്ന എല്ലാവർക്കും വിഷ്ണുമായ അഭയം നൽകുന്നു. ഈശ്വരാരാധന നിങ്ങളുടെ എല്ലാ പ്രശ്‌നങ്ങളെയും അതിജീവിക്കാനുള്ള ശക്തിയും സന്തോഷവും നൽകും, നിങ്ങൾക്ക് ചുറ്റും സംഭവിക്കുന്ന ദൂഷ്യഫലങ്ങളിൽ നിന്ന് രക്ഷകനായി കുട്ടിച്ചാത്തൻ നിങ്ങളെ സേവിക്കും, അതുകൊണ്ടാണ് കാരണയിൽ മാടത്തിന്റെ ആത്മാവ് നിങ്ങളുടെ ചുറ്റുമുള്ള എല്ലായിടത്തും ഉണ്ടെന്ന് പലരും വിശ്വസിക്കുന്നത്. കേരളത്തിലെ തൃശ്ശൂരിന്റെ പ്രാന്തപ്രദേശത്തുള്ള എട്ടുമന എന്ന ഗ്രാമത്തിലാണ് കാരണയിൽ മഠം വിഷ്ണുമായ കുട്ടിച്ചാത്തൻ മഹാ മാന്ത്രികം ക്ഷേത്രം സ്ഥിതി ചെയ്യുന്നത്.
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ദൈവത്തെ ആരാധിക്കുന്നതിനായി നിരവധി പ്രത്യേക പൂജകൾ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ നടത്താറുണ്ട്. ഭക്തർക്കായി എല്ലാ മാസവും നടത്തുന്ന പ്രത്യേക പൂജകളിൽ ഒന്നാണ് ശക്തേയ പുഷ്പാഞ്ജലി. ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ വാർഷിക ഉത്സവത്തോടനുബന്ധിച്ചാണ് തിരവെള്ളാട്ട് പൂജ നടത്തുന്നത്.