TRISSUR-SRIMOOLASTHAMAM PLATFORM ADORED

Among the many worshipful objects inclusive of the archamurtis enshrined in grand shrines in the Trissur Vadakkunathan temple, Sri Moolasthan is a miss  - not awe - inspiring object worthy of admiration.

This Srimoolasthanam - paved platform lies under a peepal tree, near the western tower. It has an awe- inspiring story and establishes Parasurama's inexhaustible and inimitable passion for spiritual progress of the state, and particularly the shrines he built, or images installed by him. In this respect, he is alone of the avatarapurushas surpassing any, at any time and in any place as a matter of fact. 

According to the belief prevalent, it is at this sacred spot, under the most sacred of trees, Aswatha Vriksha, he presided over the group of Nambudri Brahmins - the traditional priests, and gave his final directions for the performance of daily and occasional pujas, and instructions for running of the temple administration before his formal disappearance. During then, he acquainted them with a procedure and assured that he would come to their rescue at the time of any crisis that may likely develop, due to some error or other. He acquainted them with the procedure to invoke his help, like observing fast, chanting certain hymns etc. The priests were thoroughly pleased with his humanitarian zeal and adored him with respect due; for, they knew that he was the personification of Sri Mahavishnu.

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