Kanadikavu Shree Vishnumaya Kuttichathan Swamy Temple
Peringottukara Devasthanam is a unique Sree Vishnumaya Swamy temple in Kerala. The principal deity of the temple is Shree Vishnumaya and 390 Kuttichathans. It is the Most Ancient (400 Years Old Tradition) and the biggest Sree Vishnumaya Swamy temple in India. Peringottukara Devasthanam is the only one of its kind which attracts its ever-growing devotees to its Sreekovil or altar, offering unconditional relief, solutions and peace redressing them of their deep sorrows, curses and mental agony.
Legend has it that sage Koonamuthappan believed that for the well being of humanity, they needed the presence and blessings of a powerful and easy-to-please deity. Thus, he undertook a severe penance to please the deity of his family. The Goddess soon appeared before him. Koonamuthappan requested the Goddess to give him the Mantram that would enable him to please and possess Chathan Swamy, the son of Shree Parameswara. Pleased at her devotee's penance, the Goddess told him the Moola Mantram to make Chathan appear before him and the Dhyana Mantram to worship him every day. He then went to the Himalayas and following the advice of the Nga Sages and entered into a severe penance. Vishnumaya Kuttichathan Swami soon appeared before him, and he returned to Peringottukara with the deity. After reaching Peringottukara, he consecrated and installed Vishnumaya Chathan Swamy at the place where the Kanadi Family now exists.
This temple is the ancestral temple of the Thiyyar community.
Location
Kizhakkummur
Main Deity
Shree Vishnumaya Kuttichathan
Other Deities
Bhadrakali, Bhuvanaeswari, Kukshikalpam and 390 Kuttichathans, Nagaraja, Nagayakshi and Brahmarakshas.
Festivals
Thiravellattu Mahotsavam & Thottampattu festival
Main Offerings
Roopakalam, Chuttuvilakku, Niramala, Brahmavellattu Karmam, Veethu, Guruthi, Divasapooja and Pushpanjali.
How To Reach
By Air: Cochin International Airport is situated 54.1 KM from the temple.
By Rail: Thrissur Railway Station is 18.8 KM from the Temple.
By Road: Thrissur KSRTC Bus Stand is 19.8 KM from the Temple.