Anandapuram Sree Mahavishnu Temple
Said to be the only temple in India with 12 forms of Lord Vishnu - Keshavan, Narayanan, Madhavan, Govindan, Vishnu, Madhusoodanan, Trivikraman, Vamanan, Sreedharan, Hrishikesan, Padmanabhan and Damodharan.
Legend has it that a Valluvanad king had arrived here for hunting. And that he fell in love with a virgin woman in this region. This temple was built as per desire of the king. And it is believed that the virgin woman later merged into the main Vigraham worshipped in the temple.
In remembrance of this event Inappudava Charthal ritual is held in the temple.
Location
Anandapuram
Main Deity
Lord Vishnu
Other Deities
12 forms of Lord Vishnu and Lord Ganapati, Lord Shiva, Lord Krishna, Goddess Durga, Lord Ayappan, Nagaraja, Rakshas, Muneeswara, Kshethrapala
Festivals
The anual festival is held for 8 days in the Malayalam month of Medom. The other festivals celebrated are Ashtami Rohini, Vishu, Thiruvonam, Mandala Pooja & Navarathiri are also celebrated.
Main Offerings
Inappudava, Nazhiyum Pidiyum, and Dwadasa Nama Pooja.
How To Reach
By Air: Cochin International Airport is situated 36.9 KM from the temple.
By Rail: Irinjalakuda Railway Station is 6.6 KM from the Temple.
By Road: Irinjalakuda KSRTC Bus Stand is 10.7 KM from the Temple.
By Air
37.9 kms from Cochin International Airport
By Road
Take Vallukunnu Junction to Nallayi road and is opposite to Sree Krishna High School, Anandapuram