A Divya Desam on the banks of the Bharathappuzha river in Malappuram, historically significant as the site of the Mamankam festival, one of medieval Kerala's largest periodic gath…
A Divya Desam on the banks of the Bharathappuzha river in Malappuram, historically significant as the site of the Mamankam festival, one of medieval Kerala's largest periodic gatherings.
Tirunavaya has a documented history stretching back through medieval Kerala, most notably as the site of the Mamankam, a major festival held once every twelve years that drew rulers and pilgrims from across the region — giving this Divya Desam a historical significance extending well beyond its Vaishnava devotional role.
A temple built in the distinctive Kerala style, with sloped roofing markedly different from the towering Dravidian gopurams of Tamil Nadu, situated on the scenic banks of the Bharathappuzha (Nila river).
Local tradition holds that this is where Lakshmi and the elephant-king Gajendra both offered worship to Vishnu, tying this specific riverside site into the broader Gajendra Moksha narrative found at several other Divya Desams across India.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple Opening | 5:00 AM | — | Open | Temple opens with the first morning rituals. |
Morning Darshan | 5:00 AM | 11:30 AM | Open | Devotees can participate in the morning poojas and have darshan. |
Midday Break | 11:30 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 darshan are conducted. |
Temple Closing | — | 7:30 PM | Closed | Temple closes after the final deeparadhana. |
Pooja | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Nirmalya Darshan | 5:00 AM | Free | Early morning darshan after the sanctum is opened and the previous day's decorations are removed. |
Usha Pooja | 6:00 AM | Free | Morning worship with Vedic chants and sacred offerings. |
Ucha Pooja | 11:00 AM | Free | Midday pooja with naivedyam and deeparadhana. |
Deeparadhana | 6:00 PM | Free | Evening lamp offering accompanied by devotional prayers. |
Athazha Pooja | 7:15 PM | Free | Final worship of the day before the temple closes. |
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 | Temple Office |
Seva | Time | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Abhishekam | Morning | ₹500 onwards | Sacred ceremonial bathing of Lord Navamukunda with traditional offerings. |
Vishnu Sahasranama Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Chanting of the thousand names of Lord Vishnu for peace and prosperity. |
Tulasi Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Offering fresh Tulasi leaves while reciting sacred hymns. |
Palpayasam Offering | Selected Days | Varies | Sweet milk pudding offered as a special devotional seva. |
Sankalp Pooja | On Request | Varies | Personalized prayers performed for health, prosperity, and family well-being. |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Navamukunda Ekadasi | November–December | One of the temple's most significant observances with special poojas, Vishnu Sahasranama recitations, and extended darshan for devotees. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | A grand celebration featuring special rituals, devotional chanting, and large numbers of pilgrims seeking the blessings of Lord Vishnu. |
Annual Temple Utsavam | March–April | Multi-day festival with beautifully decorated processions, traditional Kerala temple arts, cultural performances, and special poojas. |
Vishu | April | Kerala New Year celebrations with elaborate decorations, special offerings, and festive worship. |
Krishna Janmashtami | August–September | Devotional singing, special alankarams, cultural programs, and prasadam distribution in honor of Lord Krishna. |
Karkidaka Vavu | July–August | Thousands of devotees visit Tirunavaya to perform ancestral rites on the banks of the Bharathapuzha River, along with prayers at the temple for the well-being of their ancestors. |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Pal Payasam | ₹40–₹80 | Traditional sweet milk pudding offered to the Lord. |
Appam | ₹30–₹60 | Sweet rice cake prepared as a temple offering. |
Aval Nivedyam | ₹30–₹50 | Flattened rice offering associated with Lord Krishna and Vishnu worship. |
Theertham | Free | Sacred holy water distributed after worship. |
Laddu | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet prasadam available on festival days and special occasions. |
Nearest airport: Calicut International Airport (~35 km). Tirur railway station is the nearest railhead.
No reviews yet — be the first to share your experience.
Thinking of visiting Navamukunda Perumal Temple (Tirunavaya)? Share your travel dates and group size, and our travel desk will put together a personalised itinerary — transport, stay and darshan timings, all planned around this temple.
📍 Navamukunda Perumal Temple, Tirunavaya, Malappuram, Kerala 676301
Planning to stay overnight? Find places to stay near Tirunavaya.
Search Hotels on Booking.comMalappuram and nearby towns offer accommodation across a range of budgets.
The Bharathappuzha riverbanks and the historic Mamankam festival grounds are part of the same site.
