Thrissur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Thriprayar Sree Rama Temple in Thrissur. The Prime Minister took part in the traditional “Meenuttu” offering, a revered ritual in the temple, followed by Vedarchana (Chanting of Mantras) and Bhajan.
The “Meenuttu” holds immense importance at Thriprayar, with the belief that feeding the fish in the river in front of the temple invokes blessings from “Thriprayarappan,” or “Thriprayar Thevar,” the deity of Lord Rama. Legend has it that Lord Rama assumed the form of a fish to accept offerings from devoted followers.
Thriprayar Temple, renowned among Sree Ramaswamy Temples in Kerala, holds unique historical and religious significance. It is situated in the south-western part of Thrissur district. The temple sits on the banks of the Theevra River, a tributary of the Karuvannur River.
It is believed that the idol present in Thriprayar Temple was worshipped by Lord Krishna in Dwaraka. After the ascension of Lord Krishna, the idol was immersed in the sea and later discovered by local fishermen near the Chettuva region of Kerala. Vakkayil Kaimal, the local ruler, constructed the temple at Thriprayar and installed the sacred idol.
The idol of Rama, known as Triprayar Thevar, manifests the Chaturbhuja Vishnu form, adorned with four arms carrying a conch (Panchajanya), a disc (Sudarsana), a bow (Kodanda), and a garland.
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