Matsyavatara Mahavishnu Temple
One of the rare temples in Kerala, the Matsyavatara Mahavishnu Temple at Meenangadi is dedicated to the first incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Matysam (Fish). The temple is Located at Wayanad.
The temple is believed to have constructed in 11th Century. Initially, the temple was maintained by the tribes of the locality. As they were unable to manage the temple, a Kshethra Samithy (Temple Committee) was formed and it took over the management in 1983. Legend says that the place got its name due to the presence of this temple. The word Meen in Malayalam means Malsya or Fish. Angadi means a public marketplace. The marketplace where large public used to visit near the Malsyamoorthy temple was named as Meenangadi.
Location
Meenangadi
Main Deity
Sri Malsyamoorthy
Other Deities
Lord Ganapathy, Lord Ayyappa & Goddess Durga
Festivals
The Prathishta dinam of the temple is celebrated on Makayiram in the Malayalam month of Makaram (January- February). The main attraction of the festival is the Aarattu procession.
Main Offerings
Paalpayasam (Milk Porridge), Neypayasam (Clarified Butter Porridge), Ganapathy Homa, Usha Pooja.
How To Reach
By Air: Calicut International Airport is 95.3KM from the Temple.
By Road: KSRTC Sultan Bathery Bus Depot is 12.2KM from the Temple.
By Rail: Calicut Railway Station is 88.5KM from the Temple.