#AithiyaMaala #ViwamangalamSwamiyar
Vilwamangalam Swamiyar is one of the most revered saints in Kerala's history. He was famous as one of the few who could see Gods, Goddess, Celestial beings in their flesh and blood form. Thread below about his mahima
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1. Vaddakkumanathan Temple
During Vrishchikka masa, Karthika star day is considered to be the birthday of Karthiayani devi in Kumaranallur.
On this day, Swamiyar visited the temple to offer his prayers, but doesn't find the lord in garbha griha
PC: Google
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After searching all around, he observes Mahadeva sitting on the southern compound wall and watching something in distance.
Swamiyar asks, "Oh lord ! Why are you sitting here"
Mahadeva says "I am watching the Aarattu (ceremonial bathing during festival) of my consort"
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Swamiyar says, "In that case, let me not disturb you".
He bows and immediately goes to the temple authorities and describes what transpired.
Immediately, a priest performed a pooja at the southern compound wall which continues till date on that specific day
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2. Vaikkom Temple
Vaikkasthashtami Festival (was on 8-Dec this year) is one of the major festivals in this majestic Shiva kshetrams. Swamiyar visited this temple and went to worship the lord, but as usual, he didn't find the Bhagwan
PC: TOI
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