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{{Infobox Hindu temple
| name = Adithyapuram Surya Deva Temple
| image = File:A_Surya_Deva_Kshetram_Hindu_temple_Adithyapuram_Kerala_India.jpg
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| map_type = India Kerala
| map_caption = Location in Kerala
| coordinates = {{coord|9|40|55|N|76|29|59|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}
| native_name = ആദിത്യപുരം സൂര്യദേവ ക്ഷേത്രം
| country = [[India]]
| state = [[Kerala]]
| district = [[Kottayam]]
| location = [[Kaduthuruthy]]
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| deity = [[Surya]]
| festivals= Thiruvutsavam in Medam
| architecture = Traditional Kerala style
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| governing_body = http://www.adithyapuramtemple.org
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[[File:A Surya Deva image inside Kerala Hindu temple, Adithyapuram India.jpg|thumb|right|sun god in the temple]]
'''Adithyapuram Surya Temple''' is a [[Hindu temple]] located in Iravimangalam near [[Kaduthuruthy]] in [[Kottayam]] district in the Indian state of [[Kerala]]. It is noted mainly as the only [[Surya|'Adithya']] (Hindu solar deity) shrine in the state.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.keralatourism.org/destination/surya-temple-adityapuram/489|title=Surya Temple - only temple in Kerala dedicated to Aditya, the sun god at Adityapuram, Kottayam {{!}} Kerala Tourism|website=www.keralatourism.org|access-date=2016-12-08}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.mathrubhumi.com/mobile/travel/hot-spots/adityapuram-surya-temple-1.33587|title=Adityapuram Surya Temple|website=english.mathrubhumi.com|access-date=2016-12-08}}</ref> The temple is situated just {{cvt|200|m|km}} from the main highway leading to [[Vaikom]]. It is about 3 km from Kaduthuruthy, 17 km from [[Ettumanoor]] and 16 km from Vaikom.

== Legend ==
Legend has it that the idol of Surya Deva was consecrated during the ''[[Treta Yuga]]''. But there are no much factual evidences behind the origin of the temple. Once a [[Nambudiri]] who belonged to the 'Kapikkadu Marangattu Mana' performed a deep meditation or '[[Tapas (Sanskrit)|Tapas]]' to please the Sun God 'Adithya'. Pleased by the devotion, Adithya appeared before him and instructed him to consecrate an idol in the place. From that time onwards, regular pujas and rituals were started. At present, descendants of that Nambudiri holds the tantric rights of the temple.{{cn|date=July 2020}}

== Temple ==
The 'Sreekovil' or the [[sanctum sanctorum]] of the temple is in a circular shape. The idol faces west with a meditative posture. It is made of a special kind of stone that has the capability to absorbe oil. 'Abhishekam' or the holy bathing of idol is performed in morning followed by the abhishekam of water. It is really a wonder that there will be no presence of oil after sprinkling water in the idol. The upper right hand holds the '[[Sudarshana Chakra|Chakra]]' (rotating disk) and the upper left hand holds the '[[Shankha]]' (conch) and the lower right and left hands are in a 'tapo mudra' posture.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.adithyapuramtemple.org/EN/?page_id=210|title=Adithyapuram Sooryadeva Temple Kottayam kerala {{!}} Adithyapuram sooryadeva kshethram kottayam kerala {{!}} soorya deva temple kerala {{!}} soorya deva kshethram kerala {{!}} temples in kaduthuruthy kottayam {{!}} temples in kerala {{!}} Sun temple in kerala {{!}} Sun temple in India|website=www.adithyapuramtemple.org|access-date=2016-12-08|archive-date=20 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220074841/http://www.adithyapuramtemple.org/EN/?page_id=210|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.webindia123.com/city/kerala/kottayam/destinations/temples/suryadevatemple.htm|title=Adityapuram Surya Deva Temple,Kottayam City Guide Tourist attractions Kerala|website=www.webindia123.com|access-date=2016-12-08}}</ref> An interesting fact is that there are no 'Navagraha' pratishtas here.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pilgrimaide.com/adithyapuram-surya-temple-.html|title=Adithyapuram Surya Temple - Pilgrimaide.com|website=www.pilgrimaide.com|access-date=2016-12-08}}</ref>

== Poojas ==
Adithyapooja (for curing eye and skin related diseases), Udayasthamana pooja, Enna (oil) Abhishekam, [[Bhagavathi]] pooja and Navagraha (9 planet deities) pooja are the most important [[Puja (Hinduism)|poojas]] in the temple.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.trawell.in/kerala/kottayam/surya-deva-temple-adityapuram|title=SURYA DEVA TEMPLE - ADITYAPURAM - TRAVEL INFO|newspaper=Trawell.in|access-date=2016-12-08}}</ref>

== Offerings ==
'Ada Nivedyam' and 'Raktha Chandana samarppanam' are the main offerings often done to cure diseases.

== Festivals ==
The last Sundays of Malayalam months 'Vrishchikam' (October and November) and 'Medam' (May and June) are considered to be the most propitious days.

== Rituals ==
Special rituals such as 'Abhishekam' and '[[Kavadi Attam|Rakthachandana Kaavadi]]' are performed on the festive occasions. There is also a custom that one member from the Marangattu Illam must participate in the Kaavadi.

== Deities ==
Apart from Surya Deva, Devi (facing east), [[Shasta (deity)|Sastha]] and Yakshi are the sub deities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vaikhari.org/Surya.html|title=Surya Temples in Kerala|website=www.vaikhari.org|access-date=2016-12-08}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thekeralatemples.com/templeinfo/others/adithiyapuram_soorya_temple.htm|title=KERALA TEMPLES - ADITHIYAPURAM SURYA TEMPLE|website=www.thekeralatemples.com|access-date=2016-12-08}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.adithyapuramtemple.org/EN/?page_id=7|title=Adithyapuram Sooryadeva Temple Kottayam kerala {{!}} Adithyapuram sooryadeva kshethram kottayam kerala {{!}} soorya deva temple kerala {{!}} soorya deva kshethram kerala {{!}} temples in kaduthuruthy kottayam {{!}} temples in kerala {{!}} Sun temple in kerala {{!}} Sun temple in India|website=www.adithyapuramtemple.org|access-date=2016-12-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220075834/http://www.adithyapuramtemple.org/EN/?page_id=7|archive-date=20 December 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Hindu temples in Kottayam district]]
[[Category:Sun temples]]
[[Category:Vaikom]]

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