5 Pandava Temples in Chengannur Kerala

Pancha Pandava Temples are the five temples in Chengannur area which are built by Pandavas. The temples are connected with the legend of Mahabharata. 

5 Pancha Pandava Temples in Chengannur Kerala

The temples are 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. 

It is said that each of the Pandava princes have installed idols of Lord Sree Krishna on the banks of the Pampa and nearby places. These temples are considered very sacred and are also included in the 108 Divyadesams. 

Devotees must visit these temples in this order only - Thrichitat Temple, Thiruppuliyoor Temple, Thiruvaranmula Temple, Thiruvanvandoor Temple and Thrikkodithanam Temple.

Thrichittatt Maha Vishnu Temple by Yudhishthira

Thrichittatt Maha Vishnu Temple is a Hindu temple located at Chengannur in Alappuzha, Kerala.  The primary deity worshipped here is an avatar of Vishnu named Imayavarappan or Imayavarappa Perumal. This temple is connected with the legend of Mahabharata. It is believed that Yudhishthira built this temple. 

The nearest railway station is Chengannur railway station. Nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport. The temple is open from 4 am to 11:00 am and 5 pm to 8 pm.

Address: Chengannur, Kerala 689121, India

Puliyur Mahavishnu Temple by Bheema

Thirupuliyoor Temple is one of the 108 Vishnu Temples located at Chengannur in Alappuzha, Kerala. This temple is one of the five ancient shrines connected with the legend of Mahabharata. The presiding deity is Mahavishnu with four hands holding in each Sankhu, Chakra, Gada and Padma. Sreekovil is Conical in shape. The annual festival is in the Malayalam month of Makaram. It is believed that Bheema built this temple.

Address: Puliyoor PO, Chengannur, Alappuzha, Kerala, India
Phone: +91 479 2464900

Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple by Arjuna

Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple is a Hindu temple located at Aranmula in Pathanamthitta, Kerala. The Primary deity worshipped here is Parthasarathy.   Parthasarathy is the other name of Krishna as Lord Krishna was Arjuna's Charioteer in the Mahabharata war. This is one of the most important Krishna temples in Kerala. It is believed that Arjuna built this temple. The festival celebrated here is the Khandavanadahanam, in the Malayalam month of Dhanus. 

The nearest railway station is Chengannur railway station.  The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport.

Address: Mavelikkara - Chengannur - Kozhenchery Rd, Mallapuzhassery, Kerala 689533, India
Phone: +91 94474 11600

Thiruvanvandoor Mahavishnu Temple by Nakula

The Thiruvanvandoor Mahavishnu Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is located at Thiruvanvandoor in Alappuzha, Kerala. The primary deity worshipped here is an avatar of Vishnu named Paambanaiappan. It is believed that Nakula built this temple. The nearest railway station is Chengannur railway station.  The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport. The annual festival celebrated here is Thiruvaimozhi festival.

Address: Temple Road, Thiruvanvandoor, Alappuzha, Kerala 689109, India

Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple by Sahadeva

Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple is a Hindu temple located at Thrikkodithanam in Kottayam, Kerala. This is one of the five ancient Pancha-Pandava temples in Kerala. The primary deity worshipped here is Lord MahaVishnu. It is believed that Sahadeva built this temple. The temple is open from 4:00 am to 11:00 am and 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The nearest railway station is Changanassery railway station. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport.

Address:  Ayarkattuvayal, Changanassery, Kerala 686105, India