Keralam's Beedumala Hills believed to be originated from fragments of Dronagiri mountain carried by Lord Hanuman
By Gaurav Arora, Ayodhya, July 27
Beedumala hill range, located around six kilometres from Palakkad town in Keralam is locally believed to have originated from fragments of the Dronagiri mountain carried by Lord Hanuman while transporting the life-saving Sanjeevani herb to Sri Lanka to heal Lakshmana.
According to religious beliefs, pieces of the mountain fell at the spot as Hanuman flew across the region with the Sanjeevani-bearing Dronagiri mountain to save Lakshman, giving rise to the present-day hill range.
Local residents, including Swami Poornananda Teerthapada, Hindu Aikya Vedi district secretary Madhusoodan Pillai, and Swami Devananda Puri, said the belief has been passed down through generations, adding that "Ayurvedic practitioners still visit the hills in search of medicinal herbs believed to grow in the region."
In a separate event, according to Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, devotees performed special prayers and rituals with the Shri Ram Jyoti brought from Ayodhya at Thenilapuram and Chirra, villages located at the foothills of the Beedumala range in Palakkad district on Saturday.
The ceremonies witnessed participation from local devotees who offered traditional worship to the sacred flame.
The name Veezhumala literally means "The Fallen Mountain" in Malayalam, reflecting a deeply rooted local legend from the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana. According to folklore, when Lakshmana was critically injured in battle, Lord Hanuman flew to the Himalayas in search of the life-saving Sanjeevani herb.
Struggling to find the specific plant, Hanuman chose to carry the entire mountain peak back with him. As he soared through the skies over Palakkad, a small fragment of the sacred hill slipped from his grasp and crashed below, creating Veezhumala. Today, locals firmly believe the hill is blessed with an abundance of rare, potent medicinal plants because of its divine origin.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As someone who loves Indian mythology, this is fascinating! The name "Veezhumala" literally meaning "The Fallen Mountain" is so poetic. I wish more people knew about these beautiful local legends that tie geography to epics. Really makes you appreciate the cultural richness of India.
While I respect the religious sentiment, I think it's important to remember that geological formations have scientific explanations too. The story is beautiful and part of our heritage, but let's not mix faith with science education. Both can coexist without undermining each other. Just my two paise! 😊
This is precisely why India is such a special place – our landscapes are woven with stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. The fact that locals continue to revere this hill and use its medicinal herbs is a testament to living traditions. Kudos to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust for connecting Ayodhya with Kerala through the Jyoti! 🇮🇳
I'm not Hindu but I find this story absolutely charming. The idea of a mountain fragment falling from Hanuman's grasp and creating a whole hill range is like something out of a fantasy novel, yet people here have believed it for generations. The loyalty to tradition and faith is really moving. Hope the area gets preserved for its medicinal plants too. 🌿
Yaar, this is so heartwarming! Beedumala is on my travel list now. The combination of mythology, nature, and Ayurveda is what makes Kerala magical. But I do wish the article had talked more about the ecological importance
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