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Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple
Locality/village : Thrikodithanam
State : Kerala
Country : India
Nearest City/Town : Thiruvalla
Best Season To Visit : All
Languages : Malayalam & English
Temple Timings : 5 AM to 11.00 PM and from 5.00 PM to 8.00 PM
Photography : Not Allowed
Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple, Thrikodithanam, Kerala
Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu temple is one of the ancient Pancha – Pandava temples in Kerala and is specially associated with Sahadeva, the youngest of the five Pandava Kings. Positioned in Thrikodithanam, Kottayam district in the state of Kerala, India, the temple is also counted among the 108 Celestial Abodes of Lord Vishnu. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu, Thrikodithanam,Kerala
The temple’s historical relevance is referred in the ‘Unnineeli Sandesam’ scripted in the year 537. In the temple inscriptions and hymns it is stated that King of Venad Sree Vallabhankotta used to visit the temple to partake in Uttirotsav (Uthrolsav). There also exists a story behind the name Atbhuta Narayana, referring to the main idol, Lord Mahavishnu. Once all the other siblings of Panchapandavas received the perfect featured Mahavishnu idols except Sahadeva, the youngest of the five. A long search and tapas went in vain. The depressed Sahadeva decided to end his life jumping to a fire pyre. Then all of a sudden a miraculous idol of Chathurbahu Vishnu emerged from the fire. The idol, being a great surprise, then popularly called as Atbhuta Narayana. The main idol in the temple is said to have worshipped by Sahadeva.
The temple is open for devotees from 5 AM to 11.00 PM and from 5.00 PM to 8.00 PM.
PlaamkeeyilKottu, Panacchikaletta, ChhadiKottu, Ottakol Kottu, Muiankulam, Kodi Naatin Kunnu are the major festivals celebrated in the temple.
The daily poojas include Palliunarthal, Abhisheka, Usha Pooja, Pantheerati Poojam, Navaka Kalabhishekam, Ucha Pooja and Athazha Pooja. Monthy Maha Poojas include Ekadashi, Pradosham, Chathurthi, Sashti, Ashtami and Pournami Poojas.
Info on the deity – Specific to the temple deity
The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Maha Vishnu. Other deities of the temple include Lord Dakshinamoorthy, Lord Shiva, Lord Ganapathy and Lord Narasimha along with all the Nagadevas and Rakshas.
By Road
Thrikodithanam is 10 kms from Thiruvalla. Buses, auto-rickshaws and taxis are available almost all the time to reach the temple.
By Rail
The nearest rail head is the Changanaerry Railway station at a distance of 2 kms from the temple.
By Air
The nearest airport is the Cochin International Airport at a distance of 100 kms from the temple.
