One of five ancient shrines clustered in the Chengannur area, this Divya Desam is traditionally attributed to Dharmaputra (Yudhishthira), eldest of the Pandava brothers.
One of five ancient shrines clustered in the Chengannur area, this Divya Desam is traditionally attributed to Dharmaputra (Yudhishthira), eldest of the Pandava brothers.
This temple is part of a distinctive cluster of Pandava-attributed shrines concentrated in the Chengannur area, each traditionally linked to one of the five Pandava brothers' individual devotional acts, reflecting a specific and unusually concentrated Mahabharata-linked temple tradition in this part of Kerala.
A temple built in the Kerala style, standing among the closely related group of five Chengannur-area shrines, each maintaining its own distinct sanctum and identity despite the shared founding tradition.
Tradition holds that Yudhishthira (Dharmaputra), the eldest and most righteous of the five Pandava brothers, is specifically associated with this temple's founding, making it the first among the connected set of five Chengannur-area shrines each attributed to one brother.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple Opening | 5:00 AM | — | Open | Temple opens with traditional Kerala morning rituals. |
Morning Darshan | 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Open | Devotees can participate in morning poojas and darshan. |
Midday Break | 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed for internal rituals and preparation. |
Evening Darshan | 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Open | Evening worship and deeparadhana are conducted. |
Temple Closing | — | 8:00 PM | Closed | Final rituals conclude the day's worship. |
Pooja | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Nirmalya Darshan | 5:00 AM | Free | First darshan after opening of the sanctum. |
Usha Pooja | 6:00 AM | Free | Morning worship with traditional Kerala rituals. |
Pantheeradi Pooja | 8:30 AM | Free | Elaborate morning offering with devotional chants. |
Ucha Pooja | 11:00 AM | Free | Midday worship with naivedyam and deeparadhana. |
Deeparadhana | 6:30 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony with prayers. |
Athazha Pooja | 7:45 PM | Free | Final pooja before temple closing. |
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 bathing ritual performed for Lord Mahavishnu. |
Vishnu Sahasranama Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Recitation of Lord Vishnu’s thousand names with offerings. |
Tulasi Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Offering of sacred Tulasi leaves during worship. |
Palpayasam Offering | Selected Days | Varies | Traditional sweet milk offering prepared as a devotional seva. |
Sankalp Pooja | On Request | Varies | Personalized prayers for health, prosperity, and family welfare. |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Special Vishnu worship, devotional chanting, extended darshan, and large gatherings of devotees. |
Annual Utsavam | March–April | Multi-day festival with traditional Kerala rituals, temple decorations, processions, and cultural programs. |
Thiruvonam | August–September | Celebrated with special offerings, floral decorations, and Vishnu worship rituals. |
Vishu | April | Kerala New Year celebration with Vishukkani, special prayers, and auspicious morning rituals. |
Krishna Janmashtami | August–September | Devotional songs, special decorations, and offerings celebrating Lord Krishna’s birth. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Sacred Saturdays observed with special Vishnu poojas, Tulasi offerings, and increased devotee visits. |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Pal Payasam | ₹50–₹100 | Traditional Kerala sweet milk pudding offered to the deity. |
Appam | ₹30–₹60 | Sweet rice preparation served as temple prasadam. |
Aval Nivedyam | ₹30–₹50 | Flattened rice offering associated with Vishnu worship. |
Theertham | Free | Sacred holy water distributed after darshan. |
Chakkara Pongal | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet rice prasadam prepared during special occasions. |
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport (~100 km). Chengannur has its own railway station, well connected within Kerala.
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The other four Chengannur-area Pandava-attributed Divya Desams are all within a small radius.
