Alattiyur Hanuman Temple
About Alattiyur Hanuman Temple
Situated at Alathiyur near Tirur in Malappuram district, Kerala, this historic temple stands between the Ponnani River and the Bharathappuzha River. Though dedicated to Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, the temple is renowned as a Hanuman shrine, with the deity believed to be an incarnation of Shiva and a devoted follower of Rama. The temple houses multiple sub-deities of equal significance including Lakshmana, Ganesha, Maha Vishnu, Durga, Bhadrakali, Ayyappan, and Naga deities. Legend attributes the consecration of the Hanuman idol to Sage Vasishtha, one of the Saptarishis, approximately 3,000 years ago. Over centuries, custodianship passed from the Alathiyur Nambudiri clan to the King of Vettathunad and subsequently to the Samuthiri of Kozhikode. The temple is administered by the Malabar Devaswom Board with Samuthiri royalty serving as Chief Trustee. A distinctive feature includes a granite platform symbolizing Hanuman's legendary leap to Lanka, where devotees perform ritual leaps for blessings. Aval (flattened rice) is the primary offering, and the temple observes special significance on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays dedicated to Hanuman.
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