The Sun God is known as the Lord of nature. There are very few temples dedicated to the Sun God in India  and one such is Eramathoor Pattambalam Adhichavattom Soorya Temple. This famous temple is situated in  Alapuzha District and the boundary line between Mavelikkara, Chenganoor Taluk passes through the compound of the Temple. There are no documents regarding the age of the temple or how ancient it is. According to  legend Naranathu Bhrandan, the son of Vararuchi worshipped the idol. The Idol was his Upasana Moorthy.

There is proof that Naranathu Bhrandan lived in the South East side of the temple because of the presence of Naranathu Kunnu and the pond even to-day. But now the place has been forcibly occupied by people who are living there. About 1 acre pond has been protected by Chennithala Grama Panchayat by building a wall around it. It is said that when Naranathu Bhrandan was living here, he was taken to perform the installation ceremony at Ambalapuzha temple. The Idol was not getting fixed so he chewed betel leaf (Thamboolam) and after spitting said "Iri Krishna" (Sit down Krishna) and the Idol got fixed. Later Thamboolapuzha was converted to Ambalapuzha. Ravi Mangalathoor later became Eramathoor.

In 1965 the ownership of the temple was handed over to a managing committee under NSS Karayogam 3405 and 2294 by the owner - Adimuttathu Madom Bhadradas Bhattathiripad. Even to-day the committee under both Karayogams is controlling the activities of the temple and they are the owners of the temple. Thanthri of the temple is Adimuttathu Madom Suresh  Kumar Bhattathiripad. The Idol is made of white coral. It is 3 ft in height.

Standing in a lotus with four arms towards the West. The Saptaha Parayana festival is  celebrating from Vrischikarn 1 to 7 and on Medam 10th there is Aditya Pongala which is unique to this temple. The main offerings are Aditya Pooja, Navagraha Pooja, Sani-Rahu Dosha Pooja, Navagraha Homam,  Soorya Gayathri Homam etc. Opposite to the Soorya Temple, facing east there is another temple dedicated to Eramathoor  Patambalathil Amma. The main festivals are Bhagavatha Prayanam in  Aswathi star of all Malayalam months, Chirappu from 1st to whole Mandala Kalam  of Malayalam month Vrischikarn and Dhanu which also includes Para, Anpoli, Akathezhunnullippu, Guruthi etc from 10th to  14th of Malayalam month Medom. This temple is only 11 kms away from Thiruvalla, Chenganoor, Mavelikkara and  Haripad. The temple is 1 km away from Mannar Store Junction in Kayarnkulam-Thiruvalla State Highway. Usual timings of the temple are 5.30 a.m. to 10 a.m - 5.30 p.m to 7.30 p.m  and on Sunday it is 5.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. -5.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m . For more information: Eramathoor Pattambalam Adhichavattom Soorya Temple,  Eramathoor P.O, Mannar, Alappuzha - 689 622, Ph: 0479 2316420 - 9947981953names and mantras destroys the feelings of ignorance and pride like the flames of fire that overcomes the darkness.

Temple Location

The Temple is situated in the border of Mannar and Chenngannur. 

HOW TO REACH PATTAMBALAM ADICHAVATTOM SURYA TEMPLE

By road  : Mannar is the main Bus Stop which is connected from Chengannur,Thiruvalla and Mavelikkara, the devotees coming from Mavelikkara side has to alight at Alumoodu Junction, it is nearly 1 km away ( west direction) from this Junction . From Thiruvalla one can reach here in 30 minutes drive by car, KSRTC and private  buses ply every 10 minutes from Thiruvalla to Mavelikkara, Harippad  and Kayamulam

By rail : Devotees coming either from Ernakulam side or from Thiruvananthapuram side by train should get down at Thiruvalla or Chengannur, from there are regular bus services via Mannar. For further information related to the temple can be contacted through e-mail.

By air : Devotees who come by Air can land at Cochin or Trivandrum  and proceed to Mannar according to one's convenience. 

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