Holy Ramayana month begins (17th July to 16th August 2015)

Holy Ramayana is one of the most widely read epics in India. In Kerala Ramayana month begins on 1st Karkadakam (17th July 2015 Friday). In almost all Hindu families one will read the holy Ramayana and other members will listen. The climate during the period is almost rainy and many people will not have  any work and it is also considered as a month for preventive treatment. Elaborate arrangements will be made in the temples to read Ramayana and preach the divine message to lead an ideal life. There are two powerful 'Taraka Namas'. One is 'Aum' and another is 'Rama'. All mantras have to be prefixed with Aum for obtaining the benefits of those mantras, whereas there is no need to prefix Aum when 'Rama' is recited because the name it self is 'Tarka Namam'.

The Ramayana (The journey of Rama) belongs among the world's oldest literature. Cherished  throughout india and Asia for millennia, it has been faithfully preserved and passed on in varied forms of popular-expression-epic poems, folk tales, music, dance, drama, puppet shows, sculpture, painting and even films and comic books. Its story and characters have captured the hearts and minds of countless generations.

Nalambalam Yatra,  A Blessed Journey 

Nalambalam yatra begins from the Sree Rama swamy temple in Triprayar and ends up at Shatrugna swamy temple in Payammal. It is  customary to visit four temples in order Rama, Bharatha, Lakshmana and Shatrugna respectively. A pilgrimage to these temples on a single day during the month of Karkkidakam believed to shower blessings and ensure prosperity. Starting from Triprayar and ending in Payammal through Irinjalakuda and Moozhikulam.