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Located ruins of an ancient Shiva temple in Malappuram district of Kerala.

The temple premises will be cleared this week as part of the efforts to revive the temple.

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The Shiva temple premises has been cleared.

What got revealed was a large Shivling and the ruins of an ancient temple.

We have started the process to restore this ancient temple and revive the worship of Lord Shiva, the KalaSamharaMurti

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Ayyamkulangara Shiva temple has Ganapati, Shasta and Devi as other Deities.

During Deva Prashna, it was found that praying to Uma Maheshwara at the temple will be beneficial for married men and women and also for marriage.

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Ayyamkulangara Uma Maheswara temple, Malappuram, Kerala.

With some leadership and intent, changes can happen on ground which is visible and which have positive impact on the whole society.

This Shiva temple will be restored for benefit of all.

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During astrological calculations it was found that the sacred well of the Ayyamkulangara temple was desecrated using animal waste and bones.

The land, air and water will be sanctified again as we revive this Shiva temple.

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The insights during Devaprashna about the defilement of sacred well of the temple was later corroborated by elders in the village.

Animal bones were found while the well was cleaned in 2011 when devotees made an attempt to revive the temple.

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The Shivlinga at Ayyamkulangara Uma Maheswara temple is made of Rudraksha shila which explains its rugged surface.

Triprangode Mahadeva temple nearby also has the same type of Shivlinga.

Revival of the temple has started.

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Brahmasree Kalppuzha Vasudevan Nambudiri is the Chief Priest of Ayyamkulangara Uma Maheshwara temple.

On Sep 16, the initial pujas were performed by him. He also removed a stone from Garbagriha, marking start of restoration.

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As part of the restoration, the Garbagriha of Ayyamkulangara temple will be completely dismantled, the work of which has started.

The foundation of the temple will also be strengthened.

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Three poisonous snakes were found while dismantling the Garbagriha. They left soon.

It's common to see snakes visit certain type of temples especially that of Shiva.

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Garbagriha of Ayyamkulangara temple, Malappuram which was in ruins has been dismantled.

Vastu Acharya Kanipayyur Kuttan Nambudiri marked the dimensions of the Garbagriha on ground. Work will start soon.

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During Devaprashna it was found that the Shiva chaitanya at Ayyamkulangara Uma Maheswara temple first manifested during Dwaparayuga.

Later the chaitanya appeared before a great Shivbhakt at the locality who then consecrated at the temple for welfare of family.

Shilanyas of Ayyamkulangara UmaMaheswara temple Malappuram is scheduled on 24.11.2021, 10.00 AM

Brahmasree Kalppuzha Vasudevan Nambudiri will do the shila puja. Brahmasree Unni Ambotti of the Shankarodathu Kovilakam royal family will do the shila sthapanam.

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Shilanyas ceremony at Ayyamkulangara Uma Maheswara temple, Malappuram.

Chief Priest Brahmasri Kalppuzha Vasudevan Nambudiri performed the shilapuja.

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Shilastapanam at Ayyamkulangara Uma Maheshwara temple, Malappuram was done by Unni Ambotti, the heir of the Shankarodathu Kovilakam royal family.

The precious metals to be kept below the cornerstone was also contributed by him.

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Shilanyas ceremony at Ayyamkulangara temple was attended by devotees in large numbers.

The entire ceremony took place amidst chants, it's happening after almost a century in ruins.

Would like to thank everyone who supported till date.

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The foundation of the Garbagriha was redone and strengthened. The work of the base of Garbagriha has started.

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When a temple remains in ruins for a long time, there is a need to strengthen the Divinity at the place.

We will do necessary kriyas for this, will happen along with the restoration work.

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Ayyamkulangara Uma Maheswara temple, Malappuram:

The first two stages, foundation and base of the Garbagriha is complete. Thanks to all who supported.

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Next in the restoration of Ayyamkulangara UmaMaheswara temple, Malappuram is the installation of stone door frames.

The materials are ready. This is a ritual which involves puja and suitable planetary positions.

Looking forward for an auspicious day in February 2022.

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The practical difficulties were many for something as simple as an electricity connection for Ayyamkulangara Uma Maheswara temple in Malappuram.

Most difficulties are managed and solved locally, which help us move ahead than stuck in endless litigations.

The name board of Ayyamkulangara UmaMaheswara temple in Malappuram was found damaged twice.

Our next step would be to secure the temple and it's land.

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The flooring alignment was corrected reusing existing stones with Shivlinga insitu.

Acharyas had advised not to remove or shift the Shivlinga from the Garbagriha.

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Boards kept at various places in Malappuram informing devotees of the revival of the ancient Ayyamkulangara Uma Maheswara temple.

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Rituals on 18 March 2022, affixing the stone frames to the Garbagriha of Ayyamkulangara Uma Maheswara temple.

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