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Thrikkakkara

Thrikkakkara Vamanamoorthy

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Sri Vamanamoorthy

Thrikkakkara is one of the 108 divya desam temples situated in Kerala near Ernakulam.

As per Bhagavadha purana, Vishnu descended as Vamana to restore the authority of Indra which had been taken by Mahabali, a benevolent Asura King. King Mahabali was generous and regarded himself as the all powerful in the world.

To teach humility to the King, Vamana in the guise of a short brahmin boy carrying a wooden umbrella, went to the king to request three paces of land. Mahabali smirked at the small boy and consented to take the land as measured by the boy's foot. The boy then revealed his identity and grew to gigantic proportions to stride over the three worlds. He stepped from heaven to earth with the first step, from earth to the Cosmos with the second. King Mahabali unable to fulfill his promise, offered his head for the third.Vamana then placed his foot and gave the king immortality and blessed him.

Thrikkakara is said to be the abode of King Mahabali and is considered to be the centre of Onam celebrations over the world,

Temple entrance
Temple entrance

The temple is built in Kerala Temple Architecture style in a large area in picturesque surroundings, holds the main sanctum dedicated to Lord Vamana. The sanctum sanctorum of the main shrine houses the idol of Maha Vishnu. There is an idol of Lord Vamana preparing to place his foot on the Asura King Mahabali. Lord Parashurama is said to have built the temple

There are sannidhis for Ganapathy, Bhagavati, Sastha, Gopalakrishna, Brahmarakshasa and Yakshi. The Brahmarakshasa shrine is located in the outer complex, along with a Banyan tree god and the Sarpa Kavu (Nagaraj -Serpent God). Surrounding the inner complex walls are thousands of lamps called 'Chuttuvilakku' which are lit during occassions.

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Thrikkakara praharam
Temple Praharam

 Festivals

The Onam festival is the main religious event in the temple. The festival is celebrated over a period of ten days in the Malayalam month of Chingam.During the 10 days, the temple showcases performances in several cultural arts such as Chakyar Koothu, Ottamthullal, Kathakali and Patakam as well as dance and musical performances such as Panchavadyam and Thayambaka by artistes from all over Kerala.

  The Moolavar of this sthalam is Katkkarai Appan. The majestic idol of Perumal is in Nindra thirukkolam (standing posture) facing the South. Prathyaksham for Kapila Munivar.

Thayaar Perunselva Naayaki,also called as Vaathsalya valli.

Mangalaasasanam The temple is revered by the verses of Nammalwar

Temple location The temple is around 10 kms from Ernakulam,3 kms from Edappally.

Temple Timings The temple is open from 5:30 AM till 12:00 noon and from 5:00 pm till 8:30 pm

How to reach? The temple is around 3 kms from Edapally,10 kms from Ernakulam town, and the best way of transport is to hire a cab.

Where to Stay? There are no hotels here. Ernakulam is the best place for staying.
Contact Sri Vamanamoorthy Temple
Edappally - Pukkattupady Rd,
Vidya Nagar Colony,
Thrikkakara,
Edappally,
Kochi, Kerala 682021
Phone: N/A


Useful data
State: Kerala
District:Ernakulam
Famous for: Pilgrimage
Languages: Malayalam
Best Season: Throughout the year.
Weather: Summer 33-39°C, Winter 16-28°C . Heavy seasonl rains from June till August
Altitude: Sea level