Chirakkara Mahavishnu Temple Trivandrum

Chirakkara Mahavishnu Temple in Kaimanam is an important Lord Vishnu temple located on the banks on Karamana River in Thiruvananthapuram. The temple is a unique for enshrining both the idols of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva inside the Sreekovil. The main deity Mahavishnu is depicted in a standing posture on one side of the Sreekovil. On the other side Mahadeva is enshrined in a Shivalinga. Chirakara Mahavishnu Temple is just 4 km from, Trivandrum.

Other sub-deities worshiped in the temple are Lord Ganesha, Murugan, Navagrahas, Devi, Ayyappa Swamy and Hanuman. Mondays are Thursdays are considered auspicious and a large number of devotees visit the shrine on these days. Mahashivaratri and Vishu are the important festivals celebrated at the temple.

During Karkidaka Vavu Bali the temple authorities makes arrangement for devotees to perform the Bali Tharpanam.

Chirakkara Mahavishnu Temple Trivandrum

How to Reach

Thiruvananthapuram Railway Station is just 4 km from the temple. Thampanoor Central Bus Station and East Fort Bus Station operate regular bus services via Kaimanam. The nearest landmark to reach the temple is Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation (GIFT) Kaimanam, Pappanamcode.


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