Poonthanam Dinam is an important day at Guruvayoor Sri Krishna temple in Kerala. It is observed when Aswathy Nakshatra falls on Malayalam Kumbham month (February – March) in Kerala. The day is dedicated to Poonthanam Namboothiri who was a great scholar and an ardent devotee of Bhagavan Sri Krishna. Poonthanam Dinam 2027 date is March 12.
The day is associated with bhakti and jnana – devotion and
knowledge. Both these paths helps in attaining self-realization and moksha
while living on earth.
It is believed that having darshan on the day at Guruvayoor
temple is equal to visiting Guruvayoor Sri Krishna temple and Kollur Mookambika
temple.
It is believed that people who read Jnanappana on the day
will attain self-realization by understanding the futility of materialistic
life.
Stories Of Poonthanam And Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri
Quotes And Teachings From Jnanappana of Poonthanam