Rikshaw Mandapam
(The Special Stage for the Rikshaw)
This is the canopied stage where Gurudev’s
rikshaw is preserved. Gurudev used to ride on this
rikshaw for short trips. A devotee by name Puthuvelil
Kesavan, native of Prakkulam of Kollam Dist. had
presented this to Gurudev as a token of his devotion.
This was made in Hongkong by the help of
Mr.Camarone (General Manager, Camarone
Company).
This rikshaw has traditional importance. Every
year, this rikshaw with Gurudev’s decorated picture
in it, leads the Sivagiri Pilgrimage procession, and
Gurudeva Jayanthi procession accompanied by the
ascetic disciples and devotees, go around the town.
It is presumed that the Guru’ s divine presence is
there in it.
This glass covered mandapam was constructed
in 2010, for the devotees to go around and have a
full view of the rikshaw.