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Sri Athpudha Narayana Perumal

Sri Athpudha Narayana Perumal Temple is revered as one of the 108 Divya Desam temples of Lord Vishnu. Sri Athpudha Narayana Perumal Temple is also called as ‘Thirukodithanam Mahavishnu Kshetram’, which is located at Thrikkodithanam, Kottayam District of Kerala and also revered as one of the 108 Divya Desam temples, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Timings

4.00 AM to 11.00 AM and 5.00 PM to 8.00 PM.

Entry Fee

No Entry Fee

  1. Sri Athpudha Narayana Perumal Temple is revered as one of the 108 Divya Desam temples of Lord Vishnu. 
  2. Sri Athpudha Narayana Perumal Temple is also called as ‘Thirukodithanam Mahavishnu Kshetram’, which is located at Thrikkodithanam, Kottayam District of Kerala and also revered as one of the 108 Divya Desam temples, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. 
  3. The legend says that the Pancha Pandavas after enthroning Parikshit, a kuru king who reigned during the Middle Vedic period (12th or 11th century BCE), as a king of Hastinapura, the Pancha Pandavas started a pilgrimage. And on arriving on the banks of Pamba River, it is said that each of them installed an image of Lord Krishna.


PURANIC SIGNIFICANCE 1:



  1. The legend says that the servant of this temple has been cursed by Lord Athpudha Narayanan to take the form of a stone as he delayed opening the doors of the temple and made the devotees wait to worship the god. 
  2. And it is said that the stone is still present in the front of the temple. 
  3. Lord Athpudha Narayana Perumal is said to have performed His Seva for Rukmangadhan, one of the kings of Surya generation, who had a good thought for the people and helped for their life.


PURANIC SIGNIFICANCE 2:


  1. This sthala perumal, Athpudha Narayanan gave his seva (pratyaksham) for Rukmaangadhan, who is one of the kings of Sooriya Vamsam (generation). 
  2. He had a great thought for the world people and worked for their life.
  3. He greeted all the Gnanis, Yogis and bhaktaas of Vishnu and gave them proper respect and satisfied their needs. 
  4. On hearing this, Vasishta Maharishi told about the great character of Rukmaangadhan to Indiran. 
  5. To test the great character, Indiran sent Naradhar to Rukmaangadhan.
  6. Rukmaangadhan welcomed Naradhar and gave him lots of respect by doing Padha poojas and wore him with a special garland which had a peculiar flower in it. Naradhar, getting the proper respect from him, left that place. 
  7. By blessing him.
  8. Naradhar went to Indira lokam with the garland that is given by Rukmaangadham. On seeing the beauty and the smell that came out from the flower, Indiran was very much attracted by it and ordered his soldiers to get the flower from the Garden of Rukmangadhan. 
  9. As ordered by Indiran, the soldiers daily stole the flowers from the Garden and gave it to Indiran.
  10. Rukmaangadhan was surprised to see the flowers being plucked and placed some soldiers to check who was stealing the flowers. 
  11. But, the deva loka soldiers, without being seen by the soldiers placed in the garden, stole the flowers. 
  12. The garden soldiers fired some garlic plants to get the light, so that using the light, they can easily catch the person who is stealing the flowers.
  13. The smell of Garlic is said to have the character of minimising the sakthi of Gods. 
  14. At this stage, the smoke of that came out of the Garlic plants mixed with the air and all the soldiers of Indiran lost their powers and the soldiers in the garden also lost their power and as a result of this, they were caught and finally they said that they belong to Indira lokam and explained all the things.
  15. On hearing this, Rukmaangadhan didn't get angry, instead gave them proper respect and treated them well. 
  16. But, Simultaneously all the soldiers, Devars in Devalokam lost their power and that day is called Ekadesi day. 
  17. All of them asked for at least a minimum amount of credit from the person who is fasting on Ekadasi. 
  18. Rukmaangadhan searched for a person who is fasting on Ekadasi. 
  19. But, he could not identify not even a single one.
  20. Finally, a woman who led her life by washing clothes of the village peoples fought with her husband and because of this, she didn't have her food for the day. 
  21. Without knowing the day was Ekadesi, she fasted. 
  22. He explained all the things to her and asked her to give the credit of the viratham, thereby helping the devars of Deva lokam. 
  23. She also accepted it and gave one part of her viradham to them and to regain their power. 
  24. Rukmaangadhan thanked the women and gave lots of precious ornaments and money to her. 
  25. Thus, through Rukmaangadhan, Sriman Narayanan explains the greatness of Ekadasi Viradham.

Do's and Don'ts

  1. Do pray your Ishta Devata before pilgrimage to the Temple.
  2. Do contact Temple Devasthanam information centre for enquiry, temple information and for Pooja details etc.
  3. Do reserve your travel and accommodation at Temple well in advance.
  4. Take a bath and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  5. Do concentrate on God and Goddess inside the temple.
  6. Do observe ancient customs and traditions while in Temple.
  7. Do respect religious sentiments at Temple.
  8. Do deposit your offerings in the hundi only.


  1. Do not come to Temple for any purpose other than worshipping God and Goddess.
  2. Do not smoke at Temple.
  3. Do not consume alcoholic drinks at Temple.
  4. Do not eat non-vegetarian food in the Kshetram.
  5. Do not carry any weapon inside the temple.
  6. Do not wear any head guards like helmets, caps, turbans and hats inside the temple premises.
  7. Do not perform Sastanga Pranama inside the Sanctum Sanctorum.
  8. Do not take much time while performing Sparsa Darshanam to God in Garbhagriha.
  9. Do not buy spurious prasadams from street vendors.
  10. Do not encourage beggars at Temple.
  11. Do not spit or create nuisance in the premises of the temple.


Dress Code

  1. Men: Wear traditional attire like dhoti or mundu. Shirts should be modest and tucked in. Remove footwear before entering.
  2. Women: Wear traditional clothing such as sarees or salwar kameez. Avoid short dresses or skirts. Remove footwear before entering.

How to reach

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  1. By Road- The state run KSRTC buses are linked by major roads to other prominent cities in Kerala, and to other major cities.
  2. By Train- The nearest railway station to reach Sri Athpudha Narayana Perumal temple is located in Changanassery.
  3. By Air- The nearest airport to reach Sri Athpudha Narayana Perumal temple is Calicut International Airport.


Nearby Cities and Rivers

Nearby Rivers:


Pamba River: 



The Pamba River, one of the longest rivers in Kerala, flows relatively close to Thrickodithanam. It is an important river in Kerala, both religiously and culturally, with the famous Sabarimala pilgrimage site located on its banks.


Manimala River: 



Another river that flows near the region is the Manimala River. It is a tributary of the Pamba River and is significant in the local culture.


Nearby Cities:



  1. Changanassery: The nearest major town to Thrickodithanam, located about 3 km away. Changanassery is a bustling town with good connectivity and serves as a hub for nearby villages and temples.
  2. Kottayam: About 23 km from Thrickodithanam, Kottayam is a major city in Kerala, known for its rich cultural heritage, education, and proximity to the Western Ghats.
  3. Thiruvalla: Located around 8 km from the temple, Thiruvalla is another significant town known for its historical churches, temples, and vibrant cultural scene.
  4. Alappuzha (Alleppey): Located around 42 km away, Alappuzha is a coastal city famous for its backwaters, houseboats, and beaches. It's a popular tourist destination and is often referred to as the "Venice of the East."