Peralassery
Peralassery is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. Situated on Kannur Kuthuparamba high road 12 km from Kannur town. Peralassery is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the district headquarters Kannur. The nearest town and railway stations are Thalassery which is 14 km (8.7 mi) and Kannur which is15 km (9.3 mi) away. The Place is surrounded by 4 panchayats: Kadambur, vengad, Anjarakandi, Pinarayi. The Panchayath Office is located near Peralassery Subrahmanya Temple.
Peralassery Subramanya Temple
Peralassery Subramania Temple along with Payyanur Subramania temple is probably the most important and must visit Subramania Temples in Kerala. The story or “Aithihyam” behind this temple is unique and has it’s roots in the Ramayana epic.
It is believed that the Subramania Peralassery Temple is a place where Lord Sri Rama along with Lakshmana halted on their way to Sri Lanka, in their search and endeavour to rescue Sita Devi from Ravana’s imprisonment.The Peralassery Subramanya Temple, is located 15 kms from Kannur. It is also believed that people who visit Peralaserry temple must also visit the nearby Makrery temple. The main “vazhipaddu” or offerings in this temple are “Subramania Puja” and “Mutta Oppikal” (offering of eggs to the revered snake deity). The main deity of this temple is Lord Subramania.
The Stepped Pool/Tank or “Chira” of the Peralassery Subramania temple is a magnificent structure. The week long Kodiyettam festival associated with the Peralassery Subramanya temple is in the Month of December, every year. The annual festival of the temple is celebrated for eight days. Kathakali, Chakyarkoothu, Ottanthullal, Parayan Thullal and Seethankan Thullal are the main art-forms performed during the festival. Another important concert during the festival is a highly religious dance, ' Thidampunritham' performed by the priest. Peralaserry Subramania Temple along with Payyanur Subramania temple is probably the most important and must visit Subramania Temples in Kerala. Once Lord Subramanya asked Lord Brahma Deva the meaning of 'Ohm'.The meaning and its explanation given by Brahma Deva was not felt satisfactory for Lord Subramanya.He captured him and put him in a cell in custody.Lord Shiva when
understood about this horrible mistake of his son he released Brahma Deva and explained to Subramanya that his deed in that regard was a great sin. For that sin Subramanyaswamy had to take the form of a serpent and had to live in an isolated well.To protect him from Sun and rain other serpents stood over the well with raised hoods.The place where the serpents protected Subramanya is Peralassery according to the legends.
understood about this horrible mistake of his son he released Brahma Deva and explained to Subramanya that his deed in that regard was a great sin. For that sin Subramanyaswamy had to take the form of a serpent and had to live in an isolated well.To protect him from Sun and rain other serpents stood over the well with raised hoods.The place where the serpents protected Subramanya is Peralassery according to the legends.
In the 'Thretha Yuga' when Sri Rama reached here in search of Sita Devi he reached this place.There was a temple at this place known as 'Ayyappan Kavu' and presiding deity was Lord Ayyappa.Sri Rama recognized presence of Subramanya there.He told Hanuman Swamy to bring an idol from the Himalayas.Hanuman did not reach in time of the auspicious moment to consecrate the idol and so Sri Rama consecrated his bangle instead of the idol.The bangle is called as 'Vala' in Malayalam and the bangle of the prince was called as 'peruvala'.Thus the place name was derived as 'Peruvalassery' which got transformed as 'Peralassery'.When Hanuman Swamy reached with the idol it was also consecrated there by Hanuman Swamy himself.After the consecration, for performing the 'unction' Hanuman Swamy created a pond by hitting on the ground by his tail with great force.Kathakali,Chakyarkoothu,Ottanthullal,Parayanthullal etc will be held as part of the festivities and also a religious feature known as 'Thidambu Nritham' which is performed by the temple priest.Devotees of all faiths are allowed to enter this temple for worship.
Temple" Chira" (Stepped pond ) positioned just outside the temple is a structure of impressive scale.It is the biggest among all ponds present in Kerala.
Peralassery Hanging Bridge
Peralassery Hanging Bridge from Peralassey to Vengad Panchayaths is a notable tourist attraction.This is one of the few hanging bridges in Kannur.Bridge is across Kallada River.It has been Renovated in 2004.
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