Maha Ganapathy Temple
Maha Ganapathy Temple is located at Thalavady on Vellakinar - Parathode Road in Alappuzha district. The temple is also known as Vellakinar Ganapathy Temple. This is a very small shrine with an east facing square sanctum sanctorum or sreekovil.
Local history has it that this temple belonged to the Chembakassery Kings. The Prathista Murthy was consecrated by Sage Valiyamangalam Swamiyar. The temple is situated on the Southern Banks of a tributery of Pamba River.
The temple is also famous for Vahana puja ritual. This temple is administered by 'Travancore Devaswom Board', through "Changankari Sub-Group".
Location
Vellakkinar
Main Deity
Lord Ganesha
Other Deities
Lord Siva, Sree Bhagavathy, Lord Ayyappa & Sree Naagar.
Festivals
Vinayaka Chaturthi in the Malayalam month of Chingam (August – September) Mandala pooja is also observed coinciding with that of Sabarimala pilgrimage season.
Main Offerings
Coconut & Kathali Pazham.
How To Reach
By Air: Cochin International Airport is situated 113 KM from the temple.
By Rail: Alapuzha Railway Station is situated 30.4 KM from the Temple.
By Road: Alapuzha KSRTC Bus Stand is situated 30.1 KM from the Temple.