Thrichittatt Divyadesam: The Abode of Imayavarappan (Yudhishthira’s Temple)

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🌟 Temple Identity and Divine Features
Detail Description
Location Thrichittatt, Chengannur, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala.
Moolavar (Main Deity) Imayavarappa Perumal (The Lord of the Devas)
Posture Standing Posture, facing East.
Thayar (Consort) Sengamalavalli Nachiyar
Vimanam (Tower) Jagajyothi Vimanam
Pushkarini (Holy Tank) Sanga Theertham
Kshetram Affiliation One of the 108 Divya Desams; part of the Pancha Pandava Temples (attributed to Yudhishthira).
Architectural Style Traditional Kerala style architecture.
II. 📜 Sthala Puranam and Significance

  1. Consecrated by Yudhishthira (Dharmaputra)
    • Pancha Pandava Kshetram: Thrichittatt is traditionally known as the temple consecrated by Yudhishthira, the embodiment of Dharma and the eldest of the Pandavas, after the Mahabharata war. He established the idol here to seek peace and atone for the war’s violence.
    • The Name: The name Imayavarappa Perumal (Lord of the Devas) reflects the celestial beings’ reverence for this deity, fitting the status of Yudhishthira, whose spiritual rectitude was praised even by the Devas.
  2. The Oldest Temple of Kerala
    The temple is regarded as one of the oldest temples in Kerala, signifying its profound historical depth and continuous worship tradition over centuries. The architectural elements showcase the classic Kerala style, characterized by its circular Sreekovil (sanctum), sloping tiled roofs, and exquisite wood carvings.
  3. Glorification by the Azhwars
    The shrine is extensively praised by the Azhwars in the Divya Prabandham, cementing its spiritual importance in the Vaishnavite canon. The hymns dedicated to Imayavarappa Perumal offer rich descriptions of the Lord’s form and grace.
  4. The Path of Dharma
    As the temple linked to Yudhishthira, Thrichittatt is viewed as a place where devotees can seek blessings for upholding Dharma (righteousness), truthfulness, and wisdom in their lives.
    Thrichittatt Divyadesam offers a sacred blend of epic history, ancient Kerala devotion, and spiritual refuge, especially for those following the pilgrimage path of the Pandava brothers.

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