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Originally posted by: nneeiill

Who carries the great Kodanda bow

what is kodanda bow ?

edit:

got it from googling that it is the bow which ram lakshman used to carry..

Entrance with Sacrificial Stone

Main entrance to the Sanctum Sanctorum of 'Moozhikulam Temple', a shrine dedicated to Lord Lakshmana, second brother of Lord Rama. In front of the entrance is the 'Balikallu' - artistically carved big sacrificial stone ('Bali' = Sacrifice and 'Kallu' = Stone). This ageless temple near Angamaly, in Ernakulam District completes the holy quartet of 'Nalambalam' (four temples) in Kerala.

Moozhikulam Temple - a partial view

The imposing 'Chuttumbalam' (building surrounding the Sanctum Sanctorum) of Lord Lakshmana Temple at Moozhikulam. The wooden panels that cover the walls are place-holders for temple lamps, providing stunning illumination on festive occasions. Situated in Kerala's Ernakulam District, this is one of the oldest shrines in the State.

Lord Lakshmana Temple at Moozhikulam

A view of the 'Moozhikulam Temple' in Kerala's Ernakulam district. The top of circular-roofed Sanctum Sanctorum (or, 'Sreekovil') can also be seen. It is believed that worshiping of Lord Lakshmana wards off fear and bite of serpent.

Corridor to 'Sanctum Sanctorum'...

Wooden-framed corridor leading to the Sanctum Sanctorum of Lord Lakshmana at Moozhikulam, Kerala. This grand-old temple is one among the four temples (Nalambalam) to be visited in the month of 'Karkkidakam' - the last month of Malayalam Era. It is regarded that worship at all four temples on the same day is highly beneficial.

Temple wood-crafts

Brilliant wood-crafts depicting mythical animals (Attendants of Gods), at the roof of 'Moozhikulam Temple' - a very ancient temple of Lord Lakshmana (brother of Lord Rama) located near Angamaly, that forms Kerala's celebrated 'Nalambalam' (four temples) group.

Originally posted by: arti07

no actually this was the bow of lord rama it was probably gifted by vishwamitra (maybe sage agatysa )to lord rama and then lord rama gifted it to lord lakshmana...

lakshmana was extremely delighted and he was quite attached to this bow and always carried this bow with him there is a context tht i told u earlier once lakshmana's mind was corrupted and he spoke harsh words to lord rama and then he returned this bow to lord rama but wen he was freed from the influence he was so guilt concsiousness for returning the bow the he decided to throw himself in the fire and then lord rama created a river and the river became laskhman teertha...

so the kodanda bow is unique 😳

Originally posted by: nneeiill

oh ok ..interesting..so its lakshmana's prized possession from lord rama :)

Originally posted by: nneeiill

Entrance with Sacrificial Stone

Main entrance to the Sanctum Sanctorum of 'Moozhikulam Temple', a shrine dedicated to Lord Lakshmana, second brother of Lord Rama. In front of the entrance is the 'Balikallu' - artistically carved big sacrificial stone ('Bali' = Sacrifice and 'Kallu' = Stone). This ageless temple near Angamaly, in Ernakulam District completes the holy quartet of 'Nalambalam' (four temples) in Kerala.

Moozhikulam Temple - a partial view

The imposing 'Chuttumbalam' (building surrounding the Sanctum Sanctorum) of Lord Lakshmana Temple at Moozhikulam. The wooden panels that cover the walls are place-holders for temple lamps, providing stunning illumination on festive occasions. Situated in Kerala's Ernakulam District, this is one of the oldest shrines in the State.

Lord Lakshmana Temple at Moozhikulam

A view of the 'Moozhikulam Temple' in Kerala's Ernakulam district. The top of circular-roofed Sanctum Sanctorum (or, 'Sreekovil') can also be seen. It is believed that worshiping of Lord Lakshmana wards off fear and bite of serpent.

Corridor to 'Sanctum Sanctorum'...

Wooden-framed corridor leading to the Sanctum Sanctorum of Lord Lakshmana at Moozhikulam, Kerala. This grand-old temple is one among the four temples (Nalambalam) to be visited in the month of 'Karkkidakam' - the last month of Malayalam Era. It is regarded that worship at all four temples on the same day is highly beneficial.

Temple wood-crafts

Brilliant wood-crafts depicting mythical animals (Attendants of Gods), at the roof of 'Moozhikulam Temple' - a very ancient temple of Lord Lakshmana (brother of Lord Rama) located near Angamaly, that forms Kerala's celebrated 'Nalambalam' (four temples) group.