About trip

About Temple:Thiruvaranvilai also known as Aranmula, is one of the 108 divya desam temples situated in Chengannur, Kerala. It is around 10 kms from Chengannur railway station.

• Moolavar: Thirukkuralappan
• Thaayar: Padmasani Naachiyaar
• Pushkarani: Pambha theertham.
• Vimanam: Vaamana Vimaanam.
  
• Location: Chengannur, Alappuzha ,kerala.

Sthlapuranam :

• This Divyadesam is constructed and devoted by Arjunan, one among the pandavas. During Mahabharta war, when Arjunan and Karnan were fighting, Karnan's Chariot got struck in the land.
  
• He got down from the Chariot and tried to get the wheels of it out from the place. But, he could not do so. At that time, Karnan asked Arjunan not to fight with him at that time and asked him to wait for sometime. But, neglecting his words, Arjunan killed Karnan using his bow and arrow.
  
• But, he felt very sad for his act and to get out this curse, he built this temple and devoted the perumal, thirukkuralappan.

• The perumal is said to be the hamsam of Vaamanar. Arjunan was able to get the seva of Sriman Narayanan as "Parthasarathy" during Mahabharatam and Vaamanar in this sthalam.

• Once, Brahma devan lost his Gnana book and to regain it, he did a great tapas over this sthala perumal. At that time, the perumal showed his seva and blessed him that he will retain the Gnana book. This is one of the historical story said about this sthalam.

• The specialty of this sthalam is the precious ornaments of Sabharimalai Ayyappan is protected only in this sthalam. During Makara Jyothi, it is taken from here and dedicated to Ayyappan.

Trip Overview

DAY 1 - Alleppey Sightseeing

Morning pick up from Theni @ 04:00 am. Check in to cruise house boat around 12.00 o’ PM. Welcome drink on Arrival. The flourishing paddy fields. Coconut lagoons & isolated islands. Village schools. Hospitals & different type’s birds. Cultivation. Lunch with 2 Non veg. (kerala Special Fish fry) We can also enjoy the lifestyles of the villagers while walking through the paddy fields & visit Riverside temples, Toddy shop, chavara church. Evening ,small Tea or Coffee & snacks items for House Boat. Overnight stay @ Alleppey House Boat.

DAY 2 - Alleppey Sightseeing

Check out the Alleppey House boat @ 09:00 AM. Alleppey beach. Alleppey Lighthouse. Thiruvaaran Vilai - Sri Kuralappa Perumal Temple. Finally drop @ Theni Bus stand.