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RAJARAJESWARA OF TALIPARAMBA |
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Siva
Yogi
Among those who contributed to the prosperity of the village and the temple, the foremost
was Sivangal. He was also known as Siva Yogi or Atyasrami though his real name was
Raghavananda. At the time of King Ravi Varma Kulasekhara (1299-1314) of Venad,
himself a great scholar, Sivangal shone like a bright star in North Kerala. He was
born in Vallavu Village, about 3 km. to the north of Taliparamba temple and there is still
a matham, called Siva Yogi matham, on the south side of the temple, where Siva Yogi lived.
He learnt the Vedas, Mimamsa, mantra and Tantra and took Sanyas at a very early age. Like
Vilwamangalathu Swamiyar (Leelasukan), he was a great devotee of Siva. Hence he came to be
known as Siva Yogi. The Lord of Taliparamba was so pleased with him that He appeared
before him and tendered Jnanopadesa. |
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