Thirunellai
Thirunellai
Thirunellayi, Thiruvillakadavu | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Thirunellai Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°46′N 76°37′E / 10.76°N 76.62°ECoordinates: 10°46′N 76°37′E / 10.76°N 76.62°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Palakkad |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 678004 |
| Telephone code | 0491 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-09 |
| Nearest city | Palakkad |
| Literacy | 95% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Palakkad |
| Website | www |
Thirunellai (തിരുനെല്ലായി) is a village (അഗ്രഹാരം) in Palakkad district, Kerala, India. It is located on the banks of the Kannadi River.It is about 4 kilometers from Palakkad Town. It is part of Palakkad Municipal Corporation limits.
Thirunellai Agraharam[]
Thirunellai is a mainly inhabited by Brahmins or Iyers who have migrated from Thanjavur, 2 or 3 centuries before.This village, at present, consists of 150 houses arranged in a manner that each house (in every lane) is built in such a way that each one supports the other in a linear fashion. This way the houses are arranged either sides of the road.
Thirunellai comprises of Otavari, which is often referred to as for the road in front of the HariharaPuthra Swamy temple in the east end, Kizhakkethalai(East end), and Manthai(West end). The gramam is safeguarded by two temples both having Lord Ayyappa in his divine form.There are also temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Krishna (Lord Vishnu) near the main temple. The main temple houses a swayamboo (Self born) idol of the lord Haraiharaputhra. It also houses a Naga (Snake-god) sannidhi.
The gramam is well connected with municipality roads and are connected to the town by buses, autos for public transport.
History[]
Thirunellai is a small village mainly inhabited by Brahmins or Iyers who have migrated from Thanjavur, 2 or 3 centuries before.The brahmins who settled in Thirunellai on the banks of the river nila or kannadi, where vaishnavites (devotees of Lord Vishnu). Out of the 18 gramams in Palakkad, Thirunellai and Pallipuram are settled by Vaishnavites, whereas the rest by Saivaites.
Though there is no direct proof of the time of settling in Thirunellai, it could have been a most recent when compared to the other gramams. Most probably the settling was about 200-300 years before 20th century.
Thirunellai, often known by its old name, 'Thiruvillakadavu', got its name from a small incident related to the travel of Rama during his exile, often referred to as Ramayana. It is said that Rama during his exile had traveled through river Nila, banking the village and had used his arrow(villu). So the name comes from "villu" meaning arrow and "kadavu" meaning banks of river.
The village has been a traditional centre of spiritual enhancement and religious enlightenment since its history. The Tamil accent and cultural milieu, in the present generation of people, can be seen distinctly different from that of the people of Tamil Nadu.These Brahmins of the village are held in high esteem for their expertise in Sastras, Puranas and Vedas. Many ventured on commerce, trade and agriculture and prospered. They became accountants and great businessmen.
Festivals[]
Brahmotsavam (Car Festival/Ratholsavam)[]
The main festivals are an annual 'Rathotsavam' or chariot/car festival . Rathotsavam is celebrated each year in the Indian summer month of May or late April, or the second week of Tamil month of Vaikasi, (Uthram, Chithirai Masam). Rathotsavam is celebrated period of 10 days from the day of 'Dhwajaraohanam' till the last day 'Aarrattu'. 9th day is the main day, The 'Rathayathra'. Rathaprayanam of the temple deities, HariharaPuthra Swamy and Chakrathazhvaar are the attractions of Ratholsavam, with an atmosphere of purity and pilgrimage.The cultural beauty here is a great piece of attraction.
SasthaPreethi[]
Sasthapreeethi a festival devoted to the Hindu deity Ayyappan, is celebrated all over India in various names such as Ayyappan Villakku, Ayyappan Pattu, Sastha Pattu etc. Sastha having earned a name of Annadhana Prabhu, mass feasts are arranged for the function every year. is celebrated usually by the end of December or the beginning of January. There are Vedic recitations, both in the morning and the evening on all these days, called Vaaram, by more than twenty very learned Vedic scholars, reciting together in rhythm and grandeur. This is apart from Rudhrabhishekams, laksharchanas, Bhagavathy Seva, and many other Vedic rituals. These functions are very unique and special. There are many other programmes of art and culture by inviting musicians and Upanayasas on these occasions for performing in front of the temple.The festival consists of various traditions and rituals, along with hosting prominent musicians and instrumentalists (especially practitioners of the Panchavadyam art form). It is also known for its use of elephants. The traditions are kept up even today and have their own unique flavour.
Uriyadi[]
Navarathri-The 9 sacred days are a festival setter in Thirunellai. The Navratri Golu depicts scenes from ancient times - celebrated Indian stories that have been passed on from generation to generation like the Ramayana, Puranas, and the Dashavataram. This is the time of the year that you revisit those precious lessons from timeless, age-old stories. The steps may also be interpreted as the evolution ladder that we are all traversing in the journey of life. The 8th and 9th days ie. Mahanavami and Vijayadhashami are celebrated and Uriyadi is apart of it. On the Vijayadhashami day, Uriyadi is the notable event.[citation needed]
Ramakrishna BhajanaMadom Anniversary[]
Every year, an anniversary of BhajanaMadom is commemorated with cultural performances by Bhagavathars and musical performances by villagers. It happens on the Republic day every year,and is celebrated with high spirits of vedic culture and grandeur.
Kumbhabhishekam[]
Once in 12 years, Thirunellai also celebrates Kumbhabhishekham in a grand manner, in which the temples also get a complete makeover.
Notable people[]
- T. N. Seshan, the 10th Chief Election Commissioner of India
- T R Janakiraman, Air Marshal
References[]
Satellite images[]
- Villages in Palakkad district