Nalambala Darshanam in Thrissur District in Kerala – Visiting Four Temples Dedicated to Lord Rama and his Brothers
Nalambala Darshanam, or the darshan of four temples, is an important pilgrimage done in Kerala in the Karkidakam month, also known as the Ramayana Masam (June - July). The four temples (Nalambalam) are dedicated to Lord Ram, Bharatha, Lakshman, and Shatrughan – the four brothers in the Ramayana epic. Most people begin the journey of the four temples from the famous Sri Krishna Temple in Guruvayur, Thrissur District, as temples are within 60 km from here. Sree Rama Temple at Triprayar is dedicated to Lord Ram Triprayar Sri Rama Temple is an ancient Shrine dedicated to Bhagavan Sri Ram at Triprayar near Guruvayur in Kerala. During Ramayana Masam the shrine opens at 3:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The temple then reopens at 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Special offering during the period are: Kathina vedi (fire work), meenoottu (feeding fish) and Avil Naivedyam. Koodalmanikyam Bharatha Temple at Irinjalakuda is dedicated to Bharatha, the second brother This ancient