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SRI RAMA TEMPLE AT TRIPRAYAR

From Vrischikam 1 (mid-November) kuttu is presented for 12 days by the temple management itself.  The subject enacted is Anguliyangam in the Ramayana, that is, Hanuman taking the ring from Site after finding her in Lanka and taking it back to Sri Rama. The major Part of the performance is devoted to a conversation between Hanuman and Sita.

There are five pujas conducted here as in all great temples-usha (early morning) puja, following this, etirthu puja, panthirati (about 10 a.m.), uccha (noon) puja and athazha (night) puja.  There are also sivelis three times when the deity is taken in procession around the temple.  Nirmalya darshan (early morning when' the sanctum opens for the day) and athazha puja are; considered very sacred.  For athazha puja especially devas and asuras are supposed to be present to have darshan of the Lord.

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