Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple, Kerala
The Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple is dedicated to the God Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu, who is worshipped as Parthasarathy. This temple is located in Mallapuzhassery, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala. This temple is one of Divya Desam in 108 Divya Desam series.
This temple is also believed to be one of the five shrines built by the Pandava princes in Kerala, and hence remains connected with epic Mahabharatha.
The Pandava prince Arjuna is said to have built this temple to gain salvation from the sin of killing Karna in the Kurukshetra battlefield.
Image of Lord Krishna, with his discus in hand, is portrayed in this temple in his Vishvaroopa, the massive form.
Every year, the Thiruvabharanam, the sacred jewels of Ayyappa, are taken in a procession to the Sabarimala temple when they halt in this shrine too. The golden attire, Thanka Anki of Lord Ayyappa, is also stored in this shrine and is taken to Sabarimala during the Mandala season.
Special of this Aranmula is "Aranmula kannadi". This mirror has unique feature compared to other mirrors. Aranmula Boat Race is perhaps the most important festival celebrated here, on the Pamba River.
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