stow Hanuman with their enormous strength, so that he succeeds in his mission. For Hanuman, this is a very significant moment and hence, his pre-eminence, at Aalathiyoor. The temple of Sree 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 Raman is confiding in Hanuman the cue-word (Abhignana Vaakayam) that would enable him to gain the confidence of Sita. Hanuman has a mace in his hand. Devotees of Hanuman throng to this temple to make their wishes and be heard by the mighty Hanuman. The daily Pooja rituals, offerings by devotees, and the spectacular annual Temple festival all are held in honour of the Presiding Deity, Sree Rama. However, the devotees’ popularity refers to this temple, the Hanuman Kavu Temple. And, in a way, it symbolizes the triumph of the supreme strength of Devotion of Sree Hanuman as an ideal, which overshadows the presiding deity, Lord Sree Rama. Sree Hanuman of Alathiyoor is a darling-guardian of children; besides, he eliminates all mental agonies of his devotees and fulfils their desires. There is a platform to commemorate Sree 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 come running and leap over this long stone. By doing this, auspicious result is expected especially for the better health and life of children. The favourite offering of Sree Hanuman is Wet Avil (Pothi Avil) and another important offering is Kadali Plantain.
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Long ago, the Alathiyoor Grama Namboothiri was in possession of this Temple. Afterwards it was taken over by Vettath Raja. A little later, the Zamorin Raja of Kozhikode took over the management of this temple. Presently, the temple continues to be administered by His Highness Zamorin Raja of Calicut. As per astrological calculations made on 29, 30