Temples of Bharath

History of the place

In the Kurukshetra battle, Dharma, the eldest of Pandava brothers had to kill Dronacharya - his Guru, without which the Pandavas cannot win. It was decided to make Drona believe that his son Aswathama was killed in the battle. Dharma told Drona that an elephant (also named Aswathama) was killed lowering his tone when he utters the word 'elephant' and raised his voice while telling the name 'Aswathama'. On hearing this, when Drona stopped fighting, Dhrustadyumna killed Drona. Pricked by his lie, Dharma came to this place, performed penance for peace and cleansing. Even before Dharma, Imayavars (Devas) performed penance here and Lord Vishnu gave Darshan and was celebrated as Imayavar Appan - Lord of Devas.

Saints who worshiped

Mangalasasanam (hymns) by Nammazhwar. This is the 72nd Divya desam.

Temple History, Speciality, Miracle and Greatness

The Lord perumal is facing west in standing form under the Jega Jyoti Vimana. The Lord has given darshan to Lord Shiva here. It is said that Dharma (eldest of the Pandavas) had renovated this temple.

Pariharam

Devotees believe that this Lord pardons wrong doers if they honestly and sincerely seek Lord's grace.

Pariharam Procedure

Devotees perform Thirumanjanam to Lord and Mother.

Festival Period

Vaikunda Ekadasi, Thiruvonam.

Dharshan Timings

IST 05:00 AM to 10:00 AM , 5:00 PM to 07:30 PM

How to reach

Thiruchittraru is 4 km far from Chenganur which is connected by buses from all districts of Kerala.

Nearest Location

Railway Station: Chenganur. Airport : Thiruvananthapuram.