A Divya Desam in Kottayam district believed to have been constructed by the Pandava prince Sahadeva during his period of pilgrimage described in the Mahabharata.
A Divya Desam in Kottayam district believed to have been constructed by the Pandava prince Sahadeva during his period of pilgrimage described in the Mahabharata.
The temple's tradition ties it directly to the Mahabharata's Pandava princes, part of a small group of Kerala Divya Desams each traditionally attributed to a different one of the five brothers' individual acts of devotion during their exile and pilgrimage.
A temple built in the Kerala style, its construction attributed in local tradition to Sahadeva specifically, distinguishing it within a small set of similarly Pandava-linked Kerala shrines.
According to local tradition, Sahadeva, youngest of the five Pandava brothers, built this temple during a period of pilgrimage undertaken as described in the Mahabharata — one of several such temples across this part of Kerala each attributed to a different Pandava brother's specific devotional act.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple Opening | 5:00 AM | — | Open | Temple opens with traditional Kerala temple rituals. |
Morning Darshan | 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Open | Devotees can attend morning poojas and darshan. |
Midday Break | 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed for daily rituals and preparations. |
Evening Darshan | 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Open | Evening worship and deeparadhana are performed. |
Temple Closing | — | 8:00 PM | Closed | Temple closes after the final daily rituals. |
Pooja | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Nirmalya Darshan | 5:00 AM | Free | First darshan of Lord Mahavishnu after opening the sanctum. |
Usha Pooja | 6:00 AM | Free | Morning worship with traditional Kerala rituals and offerings. |
Ethritha Pooja | 7:30 AM | Free | Special morning offering performed after sunrise rituals. |
Pantheeradi Pooja | 9:00 AM | Free | Elaborate worship conducted with devotional chants. |
Ucha Pooja | 11:00 AM | Free | Midday pooja with naivedyam and deeparadhana. |
Deeparadhana | 6:30 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony with devotional prayers. |
Athazha Pooja | 7:45 PM | Free | Final worship before the temple closes. |
Darshan | Price | Waiting Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
General Darshan | Free | 15–30 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 with traditional offerings. |
Vishnu Sahasranama Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Recitation of Lord Vishnu's thousand names for blessings and prosperity. |
Tulasi Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Offering of sacred Tulasi leaves along with Vishnu mantras. |
Palpayasam Offering | Selected Days | Varies | Traditional sweet milk offering made as a special devotional seva. |
Sankalp Pooja | On Request | Varies | Personalized prayers performed for family welfare, health, and prosperity. |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | One of the most important celebrations with special Vishnu worship, devotional chanting, extended darshan, and large gatherings of devotees. |
Annual Utsavam | March–April | Multi-day temple festival featuring traditional Kerala rituals, decorated processions, percussion performances, and cultural programs. |
Thiruvonam | August–September | Celebrated with special poojas, floral decorations, and offerings dedicated to Lord Mahavishnu. |
Vishu | April | Kerala New Year celebration with Vishukkani arrangements, special prayers, and auspicious morning rituals. |
Krishna Janmashtami | August–September | Devotees celebrate Lord Krishna’s birth with devotional songs, special decorations, and offerings. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Sacred Saturdays dedicated to Lord Vishnu with special alankarams, Tulasi offerings, and increased pilgrim visits. |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Pal Payasam | ₹50–₹100 | Traditional Kerala sweet milk pudding offered to Lord Vishnu. |
Appam | ₹30–₹60 | Sweet rice-based offering prepared as temple prasadam. |
Aval Nivedyam | ₹30–₹50 | Flattened rice preparation offered during Vishnu worship. |
Theertham | Free | Sacred holy water distributed after darshan. |
Chakkara Pongal | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet rice prasadam served during special occasions. |
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport (~60 km). Chengannur and Thiruvalla are the nearest railway towns.
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📍 Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple, Thrikodithanam, Kottayam, Kerala 686536
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