God
Aranmula Sree Parthasarathy is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Here Lord measures 6 feet in height.
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 (42°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°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 |
|---|---|---|
 Pullad Bus Stand |
7 KM | 9959225467 |
 Chengannur Railway station |
10 KM | 0479-2452340 |
 Trivandrum International Airport |
116 KM | 0471-2702600 |
Architecture
There is also a story behind the name of the God. Lord Krishna rode the chariot of warrior arjuna during a battle. Hence people call him Parthasarathy. Mahavishnu Temple has a 4 tier Rajagopuram and another gopuram is 2 tiered, Dhwajasthambham is covered with metal flag. This temple is built in Kerala style of architecture and built temple pond with Granite. Temple has a Namaskara Mandapam and the mandapa roofs looks like a pyramid. The outer wall has places for lamps and also there is a rectangular wall around the temple.
Religious Significance
According to the legends, Pandavas left for pilgrimage after crowning Parikshit. They visited Kerala and each of the brothers installed idols of Lord Vishnu on the banks of Pamba river and nearby places and offered worship. Thrichittatt Maha Vishnu temple by Yudhishthira, Puliyur Mahavishnu temple by Bheema, Aranmula by Arjuna, Thiruvanvandoor Mahavishnu temple by Nakula and Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple by Sahadeva. According to the legends, Arjuna brought the idol in Aranmula in a raft made of six pieces of bamboo and hence the place got the name Aranmula (six pieces of bamboo). It is said that Arjuna built this temple to redeem the sin of killing Karna on the battlefield.
History
Maha Vishnu temple was built in between 6th - 9th centuries A.D. by Pandava brother Arjuna and renovated in 18 century. Travancore kings are the contributors for this temple.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 04:30 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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Temple is located on the banks of the river Manimala
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