Situated on the banks of the Poorna River, the temple is renowned for its distinctive murti of Gandharva in the sanctum sanctorum, who stands with folded hands facing the rising sun, symbolizing devotion and benevolence.
The temple was historically known for distributing Kashayam (Ayurvedic medicine) as prasadam, believed to cure various ailments, and Wednesday holds special significance for devotees visiting the shrine to seek blessings and healing.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Niraputhari
Niraputhari is a traditional festival celebrated in the Malayalam month of Chingam, which typically falls between August and September. This festival holds significant agricultural importance in Kerala as it marks the first harvest of the year. During Niraputhari, farmers offer the first harvested grains to the deities in temples, seeking blessings for a bountiful harvest season ahead.
Karkidaka Vavu Bali
Karkidaka Vavu Bali is a sacred ritual observed in Kerala on the new moon day (Amavasya) in the Malayalam month of Karkidakam. During this ritual, people pay homage to their ancestors by offering Bali (ritualistic offerings) at sacred riverbanks and seashores, seeking their blessings and spiritual liberation.
Contact Address: Chambakkara Vaishnava Gandharva Swamy Temple , Chambakkara - Kannadikadu Road, SH15, Poonithura, Maradu, Ernakulam, Kerala 682038
Phone Number: 9633595982
