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Rayirenelloor Branthachalam Temple: A place to remember Naranathu Branthan

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  Most people in Kerala know Naranathu Branthan as the elusive lunatic but his life teachings in many ways shaped humanity in the years when people hardly realised their self-capabilities. This is the story & legend of Naranathu Branthan and remembering him at the Branthachalam temple. The 5 th child of Vararuchi was a peculiar person as he grew up in the family of Ambalavaasis who were associated with the temple rituals. From an early age the boy had a special task which he endured all his life. He would take a hike to the mountain every day and collect large boulders which he would then push down the hill. He made sure that the boulders never hit anyone or caused any damage to property or animals. His unique ways made people believe that he was insane and so called him branthan or lunatic, but his actions were only a recreation of what every human needs to do each day of their life. Every day one has to go through many thoughts; some good, some unhealthy, some to cherish but...