Methiri Sree Shatrughna Swami Temple
Methiri Sree Shatrughna Swami Temple
Methiri Sree Shatrughna Swami Temple is one of the prominent temples forming the Nalambala pilgrimage circuit of Ramapuram in Kottayam district. Lord Shatrughna, the youngest brother of Lord Sree Rama, is the principal deity worshipped here. It is traditionally regarded as the fourth and final temple of the Nalambala Darshanam.
Key Features
- The temple is an important destination in the traditional Nalambala pilgrimage associated with the Ramayana.
- It is renowned for the rare and distinctive idol of Lord Shatrughna.
- Thousands of devotees visit the temple during the Nalambala Darshanam season in the Malayalam month of Karkidakam.
- The temple is built in the traditional architectural style of Kerala temples.
- Special poojas and offerings are performed for the prosperity, well-being and welfare of devotees and their families.
Nalambala Darshanam
Methiri Sree Shatrughna Swami Temple is the Shatrughna temple among the four sacred temples of the Ramapuram Nalambalam. Dedicated to Lord Shatrughna, the youngest brother of Lord Sree Rama, it is traditionally considered the final destination of the Nalambala Darshanam.
During the month of Karkidakam, devotees from different parts of Kerala visit the temple as part of the traditional pilgrimage. With its spiritual significance and association with the Ramayana tradition, the temple is regarded as one of the important Vaishnavite pilgrimage centres in Kerala.
