Mithranandapuram Vamanamoorthy Temple
Vamanmoorthy temples are rare in Kerala as well as in other parts of the country. Mithranandapuram Sree Vamanamoorthy Temple is one of such temples in Kerala. The other one being Thrikkakara Vamamoorthy temple situated in Ernakulam District.
Legend has it that the idol worshipped here is more than 1500 years old. This age is calculated on the basis of the Malayalam recital “Ayathu Sivalokam” depicted in the nearby Arattupuzha temple where the famous Arattupuzha pooram called Deva Mela is celebrated.
Location
Cherpu
Main Deity
Vamana Moorthy
Other Deities
Lord Ganesha, Swamiyar (Guru) and Goddess Annapoorneswari
Festivals
The main festival of the temple is Sampoorna Yajurveda Yajna or Othu Kottu & Thiruvonam.
Main Offerings
Poomodal, Thamaramaala, Chuttuvilakku, Maha Ganapathy Homam, Annapoorneshwarikku Pooja.
How To Reach
By Air: Cochin International Airport is situated at 47 KM from the temple.
By Rail: Thrissur Railway Station is 11.3 KM from the Temple.
By Road: Thrissur KSRTC Bus Depot is 11.7 KM from the Temple.