The temple of Sri Hanuman is adjacent to the main Temple of Sree Rama. Sree Hanuman stands leaning a little towards the left, to hear his master’s words. Sree Rama is confiding in Hanuman the cue-word ( Abhignana Vaakyam ) that would enable him to gain the confidence of Sita. Hanuman has a mace in his hand. The numerous Gods bestowed their enormous power on Sree Hanuman. He is all set to accomplish his mission, which is seeking the whereabouts of Sita. Here he is the personification of divine strength, confidence, concentration of purpose, Bhakti, and above all humility. He is the symbol of supreme self-sacrifice. He seems to be assuring Sree Rama: “Your wish is my command”. Devotees of Hanuman throng to this temple to make their wishes and be heard by the mighty Hanuman.
A darling guardian of children

Sree Hanuman of alathiyoor is a darling-guardian of children; besides, he eliminates all mental agonies of his devotees and fulfils their hearts’ desires. In almost all Hindu families in Kerala, children pray to Sri Hanuma when they go to bed as follows :

“Oh dear Hanuman of alathiyoor,
Kindly keep bad reams away from us
And if we were to be haunted by bad dreams
Do please wake us up by gently tapping us with your tails”.

It is believed that those who recite this verse before going to bed will not have bad dreams.

Devotees emulate Hanuman and cross the formidable sea of Troubles at alathiyoor

There is a platform to commemorate Sri Hanuman’s mighty leap to Lanka over the sea. There is a long granite stone at one end of this platform and it symbolizes the sea. Devotees com running and leap over this long stone. By doing this, auspicious result is expected especially for the better health and life of children.

Hanuman’s Special Prasadam

The favourite offering of Sree Hanuman is “Wet Avil ( Pothi Avil)” and another important offering is “Kadalai” plantain.
Growing Popularity

There was a time when the temple was finding it difficult to sustain even the daily puja rituals as per requirement of the traditions. The immense discipline of the Temple management and the ever-growing support of the Devotees have indeed turned this temple into a very vibrant center of spiritual rejuvenation in the recent years. People from all walks of life and background and all corners of the world that include various leaders in different fields of public life, throng to the Hanuman Temple seeking blessings of Sree Hanuman.

Location

The temple is located in a serene and idyllic place called Poilissery ( alathiyoor ), about 7 kms from Tirur railway Station, in Malappuram district in Kerala.

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