A Divya Desam in Ernakulam district tied to the Ramayana, believed to be the site where Rama's brothers Lakshmana and Bharata prayed to Vishnu.
A Divya Desam in Ernakulam district tied to the Ramayana, believed to be the site where Rama's brothers Lakshmana and Bharata prayed to Vishnu.
The temple has a long history within Kerala's Vaishnava tradition, its Ramayana connections placing it among the smaller group of Divya Desams specifically associated with Rama and his family rather than other Vishnu forms.
A temple built in the Kerala style, typical of the region's distinctive sloped-roof temple architecture, standing among the state's several Rama-associated Divya Desams.
Local tradition holds that Lakshmana and Bharata, Rama's brothers, both prayed to Vishnu at this specific site, tying this temple into the wider Ramayana narrative alongside the more famous sites directly associated with Rama and Sita themselves.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple Opening | 5:00 AM | — | Open | Temple opens with the first morning rituals. |
Morning Darshan | 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Open | Devotees can attend the morning poojas and have darshan. |
Midday Break | 11:00 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. |
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple Opening | 5:00 AM | — | Open | Temple opens with the first morning rituals. |
Morning Darshan | 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Open | Devotees can attend the morning poojas and have darshan. |
Midday Break | 11:00 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. |
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 |
Pooja | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Nirmalya Darshan | 5:00 AM | Free | First darshan of the day after the sanctum is opened. |
Usha Pooja | 6:00 AM | Free | Morning worship with Vedic chanting and sacred offerings. |
Ucha Pooja | 10:30 AM | Free | Midday worship followed by naivedyam and deeparadhana. |
Deeparadhana | 6:00 PM | Free | Evening lamp offering accompanied by devotional hymns. |
Athazha Pooja | 7:15 PM | Free | Final worship before the temple closes. |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Annual Temple Utsavam | March–April | The temple's annual festival features beautifully decorated processions, traditional Kerala percussion, cultural performances, and special poojas over several days. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | One of the most important festivals with special darshan, devotional chanting, Vishnu Sahasranama recitation, and extended temple hours. |
Vishu | April | Kerala New Year is celebrated with festive decorations, special offerings, and auspicious morning darshan. |
Sri Krishna Janmashtami | August–September | The temple hosts devotional music, bhajans, special alankarams, and prasadam distribution in celebration of Lord Krishna's birth. |
Thiruvonam | August–September | Celebrated with floral decorations, traditional rituals, and special poojas dedicated to Lord Vishnu. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Every Saturday of the sacred month is observed with elaborate Vishnu worship, 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 worship. |
Theertham | Free | Sacred holy water distributed after worship. |
Chakkara Pongal | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet rice prasadam served during festivals and special poojas. |
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport (~25 km). Ernakulam is the nearest major railhead.
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