Alathiyur Perumthrikovil Temple
The temple is situated at Alathiyur, near Tirur. The temple has a glorious past of 3000 years. It was said to have been consecrated and raised by Sage Vasishta. The deity is Hanuman.
The main deity however is Sri Rama for which there is a separate shrine adjacent to the shrine of Hanuman. In almost all temples of Rama, Sita is also seen, but not here. The Rama’s idol has a peculiar expression on the face as if depicting the code word given to Hanuman by Rama to pass over to Sita and ordering him to search for Sita. The standing and leaning forward Hanuman seems hearing his master’s advice, the Hanuman’s idol implies.
There is yet another shrine for Laxmana few metres away. The shrine is kept away little so that Rama’s advice to Ravana is not overhead, it can reasonably be guessed.
The main offerings to the Hanuman are Pothi Avil (wet pressed rice) and Kadali plantain.
Hanuman’s transgression to Lanka over the seas is symbolized by a platform. At one end of the platform there stands a long granite stone which symbolizes sea.
The worshipping of Hanuman results in the fulfillment of wishes and elimination of ill-effects, it is widely believed.
