A Divya Desam in Palakkad district traditionally believed to have been built by Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu and the legendary creator of Kerala's coastal geography acc…
A Divya Desam in Palakkad district traditionally believed to have been built by Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu and the legendary creator of Kerala's coastal geography according to Puranic tradition.
The temple's traditional construction by Parashurama ties it into the wider Puranic account of Kerala's own origins, a foundational narrative specific to this region that distinguishes its temples from those elsewhere in South India.
A temple built in the Kerala style, with sloped roofing typical of the region, its layout consistent with the broader tradition of temples this area attributes to Parashurama's original establishment.
Parashurama, Vishnu's axe-wielding warrior-sage avatar, is credited in Kerala tradition with reclaiming the land of Kerala itself from the sea and establishing many of its earliest temples — this Divya Desam is counted among those attributed to his direct foundation.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple Opening | 5:00 AM | — | Open | Temple opens with the first morning rituals. |
Morning Darshan | 5:00 AM | 10:30 AM | Open | Devotees can attend the morning poojas and have darshan. |
Midday Break | 10:30 AM | 5:00 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed for daily rituals and preparation for evening worship. |
Evening Darshan | 5:00 PM | 7:30 PM | Open | Evening poojas and deeparadhana are conducted. |
Temple Closing | — | 7:30 PM | Closed | Temple closes after the final worship of the day. (NGoData) |
Pooja | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Nirmalya Darshan | 5:00 AM | Free | The sanctum opens for the first darshan of the day. |
Usha Pooja | 6:00 AM | Free | Morning worship with Vedic chants and sacred offerings. |
Ucha Pooja | 10:00 AM | Free | Midday worship followed by deeparadhana and naivedyam. |
Deeparadhana | 6:00 PM | Free | Evening lamp offering with devotional prayers. |
Athazha Pooja | 7:15 PM | Free | Final pooja before the temple closes for the day. |
Darshan | Price | Waiting Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
General Darshan | Free | 10–20 minutes | Walk-in |
Special Darshan | Free | Minimal | Walk-in |
Archana | ₹100 onwards | Immediate | Temple Counter |
Special Sevas | Varies | Advance booking at Temple Office |
Seva | Time | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Abhishekam | Morning | ₹500 onwards | Ceremonial bathing of the deity using traditional offerings. |
Vishnu Sahasranama Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Recitation of the thousand names of Lord Vishnu for peace and prosperity. |
Tulasi Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Sacred Tulasi leaves are offered while chanting Vishnu mantras. |
Palpayasam Offering | Selected Days | Varies | Sweet milk pudding offered as a special devotional seva. |
Sankalp Pooja | On Request | Varies | Personalized prayers performed for health, success, and family welfare. |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | The most important festival of the temple, celebrated with special poojas, extended darshan, devotional chanting, and a large gathering of devotees. |
Thiruvonam | August–September | A grand celebration featuring elaborate decorations, special offerings, and traditional Kerala temple rituals in honor of Lord Vishnu. |
Annual Temple Utsavam | March–April | Multi-day festival with beautifully decorated processions, traditional percussion performances, cultural events, and special alankarams. |
Vishu | April | Kerala New Year is celebrated with special morning darshan, festive decorations, and unique offerings to the deity. |
Sri Krishna Janmashtami | August–September | Devotional music, bhajans, floral decorations, and prasadam distribution mark the celebration of Lord Krishna's birth. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Every Saturday of the sacred month is observed with special Vishnu poojas, Tulasi offerings, and increased devotee participation. |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Pal Payasam | ₹40–₹80 | Traditional sweet milk pudding prepared as a sacred offering. |
Appam | ₹30–₹60 | Sweet rice delicacy offered to devotees. |
Aval Nivedyam | ₹30–₹50 | Flattened rice prasadam associated with Lord Vishnu. |
Theertham | Free | Sacred holy water distributed after worship. |
Chakkara Pongal | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet rice prasadam served during festivals and special poojas. |
Nearest airport: Coimbatore International Airport (~55 km). Palakkad town is the nearest major railhead.
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