Thuravoor Mahavishnu Temple

Thuravoor Mahavishnu Temple

Thuravoor Mahavishnu Temple is one of the biggest temples.There are two deities-Mahasudarsana Moorthy and Narasimha Moorthy ( 2 flag staffs - Kodimaram ) famous for Daru Silpa. Pal Payasam and Muzhukkappu ( Covering with sandal paste ) are the main offerings. Poojas are conducted by Thulu Brahmins. Festivals are celebrated with the active participation of the local karayogams. Thulam Amavasi - Arattu.

Thuravoor Mahakshethram is one of South India's most important temples dedicated to Lord Narasimhamoorthy. Installed close to Narasimhamoorthy, but in a separate Sreekovil, is the idol of Sree Mahasudarsanamoorthy. Thuravoor Mahakshethram, an ancient Devasthanam located by the side of NH-47, approximately 25 km south of Kochi city, is the sacred abode of Lord Sree Narasimhamoorthy and Lord Sree Mahasudarsanamoorthy. The entire temple complex can be seen from the road. Uniquein its architectural and artistic grandeur, the temple is one of the most revered places of worship in Kerala. The two Sreekovils in a single yet spacious Nalambalam, the two golden Garudadwajas, the stringent and austere Vratas of the chief priest (who has to observe strict Brahmacharya and does not leave the temple premises during his tenure), the various festivals, the Vedic rituals and Purana discourses all through the year attract streams of devotees to the temple from within and outside the State.

Both 'Sree Narasimhamoorthy and Sree Sudarsanamoorthy' - the main deities - are worshipped with equal reverence at the Thuravoor temple. It is the staunch belief that those who worship Narasimhamoorthy here will earn the blessings of the entire galaxy of gods. Goddess Mahalakshmi will also bless them with every happiness and wealth. Worship of 'Lord Mahavishnu' , in his manifestation as 'Sudarsanamoorthy', will ensure that they are protected against all obstructions, sorrows and sins and are blessed with a long, successful and prosperous life.

Two separate temples in close proximity - within the same compound - reflect the synthesis of a unique and mysterious divine power.Distinctive in its architectural and artistic grandeur, Thuravoor Mahakshethram is one of the most venerated places of worship in Kerala. Twin-Sreekovils in a single Nalambalam, two gold-plated flagmasts that tower into the skies, a majestically tall Anapandhal (elephant rostrum - the largest in Kerala) and a strict regimen of observances of vrathas for the priests, days after days of rituals and festivals, chanting of Vedic hymns and presentation of learned discourses on Puranas throughout the year ... all these attract streams of devotees to the temple from within and outside the State.Vedi - vazhivadu is one of the popular vazhivadu or offering in the temple.