God
Pambanaiappan is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Here deity is facing in West direction, this idol Standing position with Conch & Chakra covered with sandal paste with boyish smile.
Interesting Facts
- The five Pandava brothers are believed to have built one temple each,Thrichittatt Maha Vishnu Temple by Yudhishthira, Puliyur Mahavishnu Temple by Bheema, Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple by Arjuna, Thiruvanvandoor Mahavishnu Temple by Nakula and Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple by Sahadeva.
- One among the 108 Vishnu Divya Deshams temples.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (35°C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (32°C during the day and 23°C during night)Lowest - October to February (29°C during day and 23°C during night)Monsoon season - July to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Chengannur Bus Stand |
7 KM | 0479-2452213 |
 Chengannur Railway Station |
7 KM | 0479-2452340 |
 Cochin International Airport |
121 KM | 0484-2610115 |
Architecture
Maha Vishnu Temple is facing in North direction and the two-story Gopuram with the upper story having wooden trails covering the Kottupura. Dwaja Sthambam is normally made of metal copper or brass rarely in gold axially placed to the temple tower leading to the central sanctum and was constructed in Kerala style of architecture. This temple has two konerus namely Pabhanasa Theertham and Pambha Theertham. Inside the temples there are stone inscriptions that date back to the Second Chera Empire (800 - 1102 A.D).
Mandapams & Pillars : The central shrine and the associated hall is located in a rectangular structure called Nallambalam, a pillared halls with corridors. The Namaskara Mandapa with a pyramidal roof is a raised platform between the entrance of Nallambalam to the sanctum.
Temple Walls :
- Chuttuambalam forms the outer pavilion within the temple walls.
- Here the temple has paintings on its walls dating back to early 18 century.
- The outer walls around the sanctum have a series of wooden frames housing an array of lamps, which are lit during festive occasions.
Religious Significance
Legend has it that the Pandava princes after crowning Parikshit as king of Hastinapura left on a pilgrimage. On arriving on the banks of river Pamba each one is believed to have installed a tutelary image of Krishna Thrichittatt Maha Vishnu temple by Yudhishthira, Puliyur Mahavishnu temple by Bheema, Aranmula Parthasarathy temple by Arjuna, Thiruvanvandoor Mahavishnu temple by Nakula and Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu temple by Sahadeva.
History
Maha Vishnu temple was built 6th – 9th centuries A.D by Nakula the fourth of the Pandava brothers and renovated in 18th century.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 04:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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