Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple, Kottayam, Kerala

Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple, Kottayam, Kerala

Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Thrikodithanam Village in the outskirts of Changanassery in Kottayam District of Kerala, South India. Constructed in the Kerala style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Azhwar saints from the 6th–9th centuries AD. It is one of the 108 Divyadesam dedicated to Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu, who is worshipped as Maha Vishnu. The temple is administered by Travancore Devaswom Board of the Government of Kerala.

It is one of the five ancient shrines in the Kottayam-Alappuzha-Pathanamthitta area of Kerala, connected with the legend of Mahabharata, where the five Pandavas are believed to have built one temple each; Thiru Chittatt Maha Vishnu Temple by Yudhishthira, Puliyur Mahavishnu Temple by Bheema, Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple by Arjuna, Thiruvanvandoor Mahavishnu Temple by Nakula and Thrikodithanam Maha Vishnu Temple by Sahadeva.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2018/10/thrikodithanam-mahavishnu-temple-kottayam-legends.html

History

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2018/10/thrikodithanam-mahavishnu-temple-kottayam-history.html

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2018/10/thrikodithanam-mahavishnu-temple-kottayam-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 04.00 am to 11.00 am and 05.00 pm to 08.00 pm and is administered by Travancore Devaswom Board of the Government of Kerala.

Rituals & Offerings

Like any other Mahakshethrams, there are five types of Poojas, Usha Pooja, Ethirthapooja, pantheeradi pooja, ucha pooja, athazha pooja. On all days, there is provision for neivedhyam. To Lord Vishnu the favorite offerings include palppayasam and kadalipazham. To Narasimha moorthy the offerings opted are Kadumpayasam and Panakom.

Festivals

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2018/10/thrikodithanam-mahavishnu-temple-kottayam-festivals.html

Religious Significance

This temple is revered in Nalayira Divya Prabhandams, the 7th–9th century Vaishnava canon, by Nammazhwar. The temple is classified as a Divyadesam, one of the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the book. Nammalvar had sung 11 Paasurams about the deity and this Temple. The temple is also believed to be the place where Kutakkuttu, a dance form where ladies hold an umbrella while dancing is practiced during worship. It is one of the five ancient shrines in the Kottayam-Alappuzha-Pathanamthitta area of Kerala, connected with the legend of Mahabharata, where the five Pandavas are believed to have built one temple each; Thrichittatt Maha Vishnu Temple by Yudhishthira, Puliyur Mahavishnu Temple by Bheema, Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple by Arjuna, Thiruvanvandoor Mahavishnu Temple by Nakula and Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple by Sahadeva.

Contact

Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple,

Ayarkattuvayal, Changanassery,

Kottayam District,

Kerala – 686 105

Mobile: +91 99614 44342 / 94951 67097 / 94955 48594

Mobile: +91 99613 58654 / 94462 89622 / 99473 86971

Mobile: +91 97479 09982 / 98472 10210 / 98470 91394

Mobile: +91 99471 42898 / 96560 71034 / 97446 38624

Connectivity

The Temple is located at 500 meters from Thrikodithanam Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Changanasseri Railway Station, 3 Kms from Changanassery, 7 Kms from Thiruvalla, 22 Kms from Kottayam, 83 Kms from Cochin and 105 Kms from Cochin International Airport. The temple is situated on the Changanassery - Kaviyur Road. Changanassery is well connected to other parts of Kerala by Bus and Train. Regular buses are available from Changanassery to reach this Temple. Nearest Railway Station is located at Changanassery and Nearest Airport is located at Cochin.

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Thiru Chitraru Imayavarappan Temple, Chengannur, Alappuzha, Kerala

Thiru Chitraru Imayavarappan Temple, Chengannur, Alappuzha, Kerala

Thiru Chitraru Imayavarappan Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Chengannur Town in Alappuzha District of Kerala. Presiding Deity is called as Imayavarappan and Mother is called as Senkamalavalli. This Temple is also called as Thrichittatt Maha Vishnu Temple, Dharma Raja Temple and Thiruchenkundrur. Constructed in the Kerala style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, by Nammalwar, one of the saint poets of the 8^th century. It is one of the 108 Divyadesam praised in Nalayira Divya Prabhandams.

It is one of the five ancient shrines in the Chengannur area of Kerala, connected with the legend of Mahabharata, where the five Pandavas are believed to have built one temple each; Thrichittatt Maha Vishnu Temple by Yudishtira, Puliyur Mahavishnu Temple by Bheema, Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple by Arjuna, Thiruvanvandoor Mahavishnu Temple by Nakula and Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple by Sahadeva.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2018/10/thiru-chitraru-imayavarappan-temple-chengannur-alappuzha-legends.html

History

Earliest references to this temple appear in the poems and hymns composed by the greatest of Alvar saints - Nammalvar, in circa 800 AD. Stone inscriptions in the temple date it back to the Second Chera Empire (800 - 1102 AD). In modern times, the temple is administered by Travancore Devaswom Board of the Government of Kerala. There are no historical records to indicate when the temple was built. As per local legend, the temple was believed to have been built by Devas.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2018/10/thiru-chitraru-imayavarappan-temple-chengannur-alappuzha-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The temple is open from 04.00 am to 11:00 am and 05.00 pm to 08.00 pm and is administered by Travancore Devaswom Board of the Government of Kerala.

Festivals

The major festivals celebrated in the temple are Panguni Ashta Nakshatram 10-day Brahmotsavam, Dasavatharam Utsavam, Vaikunta Ekadasi and Thiruvonam. The Lord goes on a procession to the Pamba River for an Abhishekam during Thiruvonam Nakshatram Aarrattu (last day Utsavam). Another most important festival observed in the shrine is Ashtami Rohini – Birthday celebrations of Krishna (August or September). From 1957, the festival of Gosala Krishna Temple at Thiruvanvandoor commences from Thrichittatt Maha Vishnu temple when 25 caparisoned elephants are paraded to the Thiruvanvandoor. During Dasavatharam Utsavam, the Lord gets decorated in different Avatharams. On the last day, he takes on the Mohini Avatharam. Bhagavatham Parayanam takes place every day on 7-day Sapthaham Festival during January.

Religious Significance

It is one of the five ancient shrines in the Chengannur area of Kerala, connected with the legend of Mahabharata. Legend has it that the Pandava princes, after crowning Parikshit as king of Hastinapura left on a pilgrimage. On arriving on the banks of river Pamba, each one is believed to have installed a tutelary image of Krishna; Thrichittatt Maha Vishnu Temple by Yudishtira, Puliyur Mahavishnu Temple by Bheema, Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple by Arjuna, Thiruvanvandoor Mahavishnu Temple by Nakula and Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple by Sahadeva.

Literary Mention

Imayavarappan Perumal temple is revered in Nalayira Divya Prabhandham, the 7th–9th century Vaishnava canon, by Nammazhwar. The temple is classified as a Divyadesam, one of the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the book. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the temple finds mention in several works like 108 Tirupathi Anthathi by Divya Kavi Pillai Perumal Aiyangar. Nammalwar describes Chengannur as a town where the smoke emanating from the Vedic ritual yagnas fills the sky and as a place surrounded by rich lush vegetation (of bananas and coconuts). Nammalwar had sung 11 Paasurams on the Lord of this Temple. The town where the temple is situated is Chengundrur. The river flowing near the temple is Chittraru. Name of the Lord is Imayavar Appan. It is noteworthy that Nammazhwar has used all these three words in his Mangalasasanam hymn.

Prayers

It is strongly believed that Lord pardons wrong doers if they honestly and sincerely seek Lord’s grace. Devotees perform Tirumanjanam to Lord and Mother.

Contact

Imayavar Appan Temple,

Thrichittatt, Chengannur, 

Alappuzha District, Kerala

Phone: +91 479 245 6672 / 246 6828

Mobile: +91 94976 74799

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 200 meters from Puthenthiruv Bus Stop, 500 meters from Thrichittatt Temple Junction Bus Stop, 1.5 Kms from Chengannur Railway Station, 1.5 Kms from Chengannur K.S.R.T.C Bus Station, 4 Kms from Puliyoor, 8 Kms from Thiruvalla, 10 Kms from Aranmula, 43 Kms from Alappuzha, 101 Kms from Ernakulam and 125 Kms from Cochin International Airport. Chengannur is well connected by Rail, Road and Air. Chengannur Railway Station is a major hub in the Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) - Ernakulam line. It is just 90 minutes away from Ernakulam by most of the super-fast express trains that ply on the Thrissur-Kottayam-Kayankulam-Trivandrum rail route. Nearest Airport is located Cochin.

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Uyyavantha Perumal Temple, Thirumittacode, Palakkad, Kerala

Uyyavantha Perumal Temple, Thirumittacode, Palakkad, Kerala

Uyyavantha Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Thirumittacode in Palakkad District of Kerala. Presiding Deity is called as Uyyavantha Perumal / Abhayapradan and Mother is called as Padmapani Nachiyar. Constructed in the Kerala style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, by Kulasekhara Azhwar, one of the saint poets of the 8^th century. It is one of the 108 Divyadesam praised in Nalayira Divya Prabhandams.

This temple is connected with legends from the Mahabharata and has four images of Vishnu believed to have been installed by the Pandavas. This temple has a shrine to Shiva and a shrine to Vishnu. Given the four Vishnu images and the sanctum enshrining Shiva, this temple is popularly known as Anju Moorthy Koyil. The Temple is situated on the western banks of Bharatha Puzha River.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2018/10/uyyavantha-perumal-temple-thirumittacode-palakkad-legends.html

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2018/10/uyyavantha-perumal-temple-thirumittacode-palakkad-temple.html

Temple Opening Time     

The Temple remains open from 05.00 am to 10.30 am and 05.00 pm to 08.00 pm.

Festivals

Janmashtami, Shivarathri, Kalababhishekam on the Vaikasi Mrigaseersham day, Vaikunda Ekadasi in December-January and Tiruvonam are the festivals celebrated with much fanfare in this temple.

Literary Mention

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2018/10/uyyavantha-perumal-temple-thirumittacode-palakkad-literary-mention.html

Prayers

Many people of Kerala offer Tarpan to their ancestors in this place. Performing Tarpan to ancestors is considered very sacred in this place as Lord Kasi Viswanatha is also present in this place situated on the banks of Bharatha Puzha with the confluence of 10 rivers. Devotees light ghee lamps to Perumal and perform archanas with Tulsi leaves.

Contact

Uyyavantha Perumal Temple,

Thirumittacode PO, Kootanad Via,

Palakkad District,

Kerala – 679 533

Mobile: +91 98460 92853 / 98954 03524

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Pattambi KSRTC Bus Station, 3 Kms from Pattambi Railway Station, 18 Kms from Shoranur, 31 Kms from Guruvayur, 33 Kms from Thirunavaya, 35 Kms from Thrissur, 64 Kms from Palakkad and 131 Kms from Coimbatore International Airport. Pilgrims may take a bus towards Guruvayur from Shoranur and alight after about 15 Kms. After alighting, a walk of 2 Kms along a narrow path will lead to the temple.  Nearest Railway Station is located at Pattambi. On the Chennai – Palakkad – Kozhikode rail route, get down at Pattambi station and take an auto from Pattambi Railway Station to reach this Divya Desam. Nearest Airport is located at Coimbatore. From Coimbatore, one can reach this place by driving via Palakkad, Ottapalam, Shoranur and Pattambi.

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Kamalanathan Temple, Thiruvanvandoor, Alappuzha, Kerala

Kamalanathan Temple, Thiruvanvandoor, Alappuzha, Kerala

Kamalanathan Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Thiruvanvandoor Village in Alappuzha District of Kerala. Presiding Deity is called as Paambanaiyappan / Kamalanathan and Mother is called as Kamalavalli Nachiyar. Constructed in the Kerala style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Azhwar saints from the 6th–9th centuries AD. It is one of the 108 Divyadesam mentioned in Nalayira Divya Prabhandhams. The temple is situated on the banks of the Pampa river, is one among the five ancient shrines in the Chengannur area of Kerala, having close links with the legend of Mahabharata. The temple is administered by Travancore Devaswom Board of the Government of Kerala.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2018/10/kamalanathan-temple-thiruvanvandoor-alappuzha-legends.html

History

Earliest references to this temple appear in the poems and hymns composed by the greatest of Alvar saints - Nammalvar, in circa 800 AD. Stone inscriptions in the temple date it back to the Second Chera Empire (800 - 1102 AD). This temple dates back to the period of Kulasekhara Perumal. Much of the present structure dates back to the 14^th century CE and was renovated by the Travancore kings (Moolam Thirunaal) in early 20^th century.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2018/10/kamalanathan-temple-thiruvanvandoor-alappuzha-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 04.00 am to 11.00 am and 05.00 pm to 08.00 pm.

Festivals

The annual Thiruvaimozhi festival is celebrated in commemoration of Nammazhwar, the saint poet of 8th century. The annual 51-day festival to commemorate the installation of idol of Krishna is concluded with Gaja Mela, where a parade of 21 caparisoned elephants is held. The floats depict depicting Puranic themes and are accompanied by music players playing Mayuranrithom, Krishnanattom, Karakom, Nadhaswaram, Panchavadyam, and Pancharimelam. A team of Pancharimelam performers offer rendition during the event. During the evening Kathakali performers where artiste perform various historic themes. A traditional Kudamaattom’ performance by the Paramekkavu team from Thrissur was a major attraction at the Gaja Mela.

Religious Significance

It is one of the five ancient shrines in the Chengannur area of Kerala, connected with the legend of Mahabharata. Legend has it that the Pandava princes, after crowning Parikshit as king of Hastinapura left on a pilgrimage. On arriving on the banks of river Pamba, each one is believed to have installed a tutelary image of Krishna; Thrichittatt Maha Vishnu Temple by Yudishtira, Puliyur Mahavishnu Temple by Bheema, Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple by Arjuna, Thiruvanvandoor Mahavishnu Temple by Nakula and Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple by Sahadeva.

Literary Mention

It is one of the 108 Divyadesam shrines of Lord Vishnu and is glorified in the Divya Prabhandham, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Azhwar saints from the 6th–9th centuries AD. Nammalvar, one of the great Azhvar saints had 10 Paasurams extolling the greatness of the Lord Vishnu here.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 100 meters from Thiruvanvandoor Bus Stop, 6 Kms from Chengannur, 6 Kms from Chengannur K.S.R.T.C Bus Station, 6 Kms from Chengannur Railway Station, 7 Kms from Thiruvalla, 10 Kms from Puliyoor, 34 Kms from Kottayam, 39 Kms from Alappuzha and 124 Kms from Cochin International Airport. The Temple is well connected to Chengannur in turn Chengannur is well connected to other parts of Kerala in all means of Transport.

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