TIRUVANANTHAPURAM

THE PULAYA EPISODE

Yet there is one more legend tracing the origin of the temple. According to it there was a primeval forest in the' area, where the present temple stands. Amidst that thick forest, there lived then a Pulaya, engaged in agricultural occupations. One day his wife heard by chance the cry of a baby of divine appearance and unusual charm. The babe was so lovely and splendid in countenance that she dared not touch it without bath. Finding none to fed nor claim it, she suckled the babe and left it under the shade of a green tree for sometime. When she came back, ah! What did she see there? She could not believe her eyes; for, she found a five - headed serpent sheltering the babe with its five-hooded form, from the hazing heat of the sun.

When the wonder ceased, she communicated this miracle to her neighbours. It reached the king of Travancore in no time. Deeming the place very auspicious, he ordered a temple to be built at the exact spot. And it slowly gained popularity on account of the miracles demonstrated by the presiding deity and boons showered on the adorers. Whatever may be the origin, however the place was spoted, and through whomsoever it was brought to light, one thing is certain, it was the place most dear to Srimannarayana, and fittest for tranquil repose and leisurely relaxation. And the Lord is like an incarnation of Kalpa Vriksha - granting everything to the genuine supplicants.

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