Pandalam dynasty
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The Kingdom of Pandalam പന്തളം രാജവംശം, பந்தளம் ராஜவம்சம் | |
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c. 903 CE (79 Konni (for about 100 years) Pandalam (up to 1820 CE) | |
Common languages | Malayalam Tamil |
Religion | Hinduism |
Government | Monarchy |
• Beginning of Kollam era | Raja Rajasekhara verma (Ayyappa's adopted father) |
Historical era | Kollam era |
• Established | c. 903 CE (79 ME)[1] |
• Disestablished | 1820 CE (995 ME)[1] |
Today part of | India Pathanamthitta district |
Pandalam dynasty (
Early history
The Pandya Kingdom of
The territories of Pandalam kingdom extended to an area of 1,000 square miles (2,600 km2) which covered the parts of
Legend about the relationship with Ayyappa
It is believed that the royal family of Pandalam belonged to the
Manikanta was not willing to take up the throne as he was destined to crush evil. A greedy minister in the court misled the rani of the palace and partake in his scheme against Manikanta. Following the words of the minister, the rani pretended to be affected by a severe stomachache. The bribed royal physician prescribed the milk of Tiger as the only cure for this ache. The king was quite sure that none of the royal servants could complete the mission of obtaining milk from a tiger, but Manikanta agreed to go deep into the forests to fetch it. In the forests, Manikanta would come to fight and vanquish the demoness Mahishi. On the very next day, he arrived at the palace riding a tiger followed by a group of cubs. Realizing that Manikanta was not an ordinary being, the members of the palace began praising him by calling him Ayyane and Appane, from which the name "
പാണ്ഡ്യേശ വംശതിലകം
കേരള കേളിവിഗ്രഹം
ആർത്തത്രാണപരം ദേവം
ശാസ്താരം പ്രണമാമ്യഹം
The above verses show the relationship of Lord Ayyappa with the
The Palace complex
Pandalam palace
Pandiyan / Pandalam Palace | |
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പന്തളം കൊട്ടാരം | |
General information | |
Status | Historical site |
Type | Royal Palace |
Architectural style | Traditional Kerala architecture and Pandiyan architecture |
Location | Kerala |
Town or city | Pandalam |
Country | India |
Coordinates | 9°19′N 76°44′E / 9.32°N 76.73°E |
Affiliation | Pandalam dynasty |
Technical details | |
Material | wood, bamboo, mud, stone |
Design and construction | |
Developer | Pandalam rajas |
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Valiyakoikkal temple
The temple situated on the banks of Achankovil river was the family temple of Pandalam kingdom, built in the traditional architectural styles of Kerala. It was built by Rajasekhara raja after returning from Sabarimala for daily worships of Ayyappa. The shrine is placed within the palace premises. A Salagramam (sacred stone) is installed here instead of an idol. The holy Thiruvabharanam procession to Sabarimala begins from this temple every year on 28th of dhanu before the Makaravilakku festival hosted in the month of Makaram.[12]
Kaipuzha temple
There are mainly two shrine in this complex, one for Shiva under the palace administration other for Krishna managed by Travancore devaswom board. The Navagraha (nine holy planets) sculptures are portrayed in the shrine of Krishna. Once the idol of Narasimha Murthy was installed in the temple which was very powerful. But due to the unfortunate incidents in the palace, the idol was replaced by the Santhana gopalam pratishta as per the instructions of astrologers and priests.[13]
Thevarappuras (prayer rooms)
The prayer rooms or Thevarappuras of both Vadakkekottaram and Nalukettu palaces structured elegantly in wood are still in unblemished condition which keeps the idols of 28 gods and goddess for worshipping. The Pandiyan relation of Pandalam kingdom can easily be noticed from the presence of
Srampical palace
The palace is placed in the north of Valiyakoikkal temple. The Thiruvabharanam (sacred ornaments) of lord Ayyappa are kept here. Pilgrims have the opportunity to worship the ornaments and to view the holy palanquin at times of Mandala - Makaravilakku period. These ornaments are taken out on the morning of 28th Dhanu then moved to the temple and later to Sabarimala temple in a holy procession.
Puthenkoikkal
This building is situated near a pond. The pond was once meant for bathing purposes of ladies in the palace. The raja on his way to Sabarimala with the sacred ornaments used to halt at this palace to receive the Vibhuti and blessings of Valiya thamburatti (senior most female member).
Customs and beliefs in the palace
The palace itself keeps a number of varied customs and beliefs as sacred. The royal family had the privileges to perform various ritual practices at Valiyakoikkal and Sabarimala temples. Devotees often visits the raja to obtain the blessings in the form of Vibhuti (sacred ash).
Some important customs
- The representative of the Valiya Thampuran has the privilege of being the last to pray at the Sabarimala shrine on Makaravilakku day
- The male children (before upanayana) and female members (age 10–50) are not allowed to undertake the holy pilgrimage.
- The royal members need not carry the Irumudikettu (travel kit) along with them on the Sabarimala pilgrimage.
- The Sabarimala temple will be closed for 12 days upon the demise of any family member of the Palace.[15]
Notable personalities
The royal family of Pandalam has renowned artists, scholars and men of letters.
- Pandalam Kerala Varma is a writer. He wrote many narrative poems, translations, children's poetry and two mahakavyas. He served as the chief editor of "Kavana Kaumudi", the first Malayalam periodical.[16]
- V.S. Valiathan (Vattaparambil Sankaran Valiathan) was born in the royal family of Pandalam as the son of Revathinal Ravi Varam Raja and Thottathil madhavi Amma. He is one of the noted artists from Kerala who followed the styles of Raja Ravi Varma.[17]
See also
- Poonjar dynasty
- Ayyappa
- Pandalam Palace
- Pandalam Kerala Varma
- Valiyakoikkal temple
- Pandya dynasty
- History of Kerala
- Thiruvabharanam
- Aranmula palace
- Malayalam calendar
References
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- ^ "Connecting the past and present of Kerala's royalty". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "ധര്മ്മ ശാസ്താവും അയ്യപ്പനും ഒരു വിമര്ശന പഠനം". vrittantham.blogspot.com. 4 January 2015.
- ^ "Pandalalm Raja - thatvamsiorg". sites.google.com.
- ^ "മുരിംങ്ങമംഗലം ക്ഷേത്ര ഉല്പത്തി". murungamangalam.blogspot.in. 13 December 2009.
- ^ "Pandalam the holy town". pandalamonline.blogspot.in. 17 June 2009. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
- ISBN 81-7797-033-X.
- ^ "J Y O T H I". earnhapply.blogspot.com.
- ^ "പന്തളത്തു തമ്പുരാന്റെ ഭജനം". www.janmabhumidaily.com.
- ^ "Heavy rush for Thiruvabharanam darshan at Pandalam Palac". The Hindu. 10 January 2012. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ^ "Royal family of Pandalam". sabarimalayatraa.blogspot.com.
- ^ "Hundreds throng Pandalam to worship Thiruvabharanam". The Hindu. 10 January 2011. Archived from the original on 15 January 2011. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ^ "Kaipuzha Shiva temple in Pandalam India". www.india9.com.
- ^ "Historical Pandalam Palace and Its Importance". www.keralahoneymoonpackage.com.
- ^ "Customs - Pandalam royal family". www.ayyappa.com.
- ^ Nair, Mohanakshan. "Mahakavyas of Pandalam Kerala Varma: a study (പന്തളം കേരളവര്മ്മയുടെ മഹാകാവ്യങ്ങള് - ഒരു പഠനം )". Shodhana. Mahatma Gandhi University. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ "Raja Ravi Varma Prize for Valiathan". The Hindu. 11 May 2006. Retrieved 3 December 2018.