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| Alathiyur Hanuman Temple | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Malappuram |
| Deity | Rama |
| Location | |
| Location | Alathiyur, Tirur |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
  Hanuman Temple, Alathiyoor, Malappuram, Kerala | |
| Geographic coordinates | 10°52′19″N 75°56′21″E / 10.872040°N 75.939264°E |
| Elevation | 31.7 m (104 ft) |
| Website | |
| http://www.alathiyoorhanumankavu.in/ | |
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Alathiyur Hanuman Temple, also known as Alathiyur Perumthrikkovil or Hanuman Kavu is a famous[1] Hindu temple located between the Ponnani River and the Bharathappuzha at Alathiyur near Tirur, Malappuram district, Kerala state, India. Although the main deity is Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, Hanuman, believed to be an incarnation of Shiva and a devotee of Rama and a Chiranjivi, is as famous as the main deity in the temple.[2] Also reside in the temple as sub-deities of equal importance: Lakshmana, Ganesha, Maha Vishnu, Durga, Bhadrakali, Ayyappan, and Naga deities. According to legend, the idol of Hanuman was consecrated 3000 years ago (1000 AD) by Sage Vasishtha, one of the Saptarishis.[3] Over the years, the custodians of the temple were the Alathiyur village Nambudiri Clan, the King of Vettathunad, and the Samuthiri of Kozhikode. Aval is the main offering in this temple. The main annual event here is the festival held on the days corresponding with the Stars of Pooradam, Uthradam and Thiruvonam in the month of Thulam corresponding to mid-October to mid-November. The month of Karkidakam, corresponding to mid-July and mid-August, popularly called the Ramayana month, is usually crowded. The weekdays of Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday are also important as they are considered auspicious for Hanuman. The temple is administered by a Trust under the Malabar Devaswom Board, with the Samuthiri royalty as the Chief Trustee. This is believed to be the most important temple among the temples under the administration of the Malabar Devaswom Board.[4]
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- ^ "Places of Interest". District IT Unit Coordinator, District Collector's Office, Malappuram, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ^ "Important Temples". Temples under the Administration of Malabar Devaswom Board. Retrieved 9 December 2023.