വൃശ്ചികോത്സവം 2025 തൃപ്പൂണിത്തുറയിലെ ശ്രീ പൂർണത്രയീശ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ നവംബർ മുതൽ ഡിസംബർ വരെ ആഘോഷിക്കുന്ന 8 ദിവസത്തെ വാർഷിക ഉത്സവമാണ്.
വൃശ്ചികോത്സവം ശ്രീ പൂർണത്രയീശ ക്ഷേത്രം തൃപ്പൂണിത്തുറ എറണാകുളം | Vrishchikotsavam 2025 | Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple Thripunithura Ernakulam
Poornathrayeesa is a combination of words, Poorna (means complete), Thraya (means three), and Eesa
(means God), which means the God of the Three Vedas - Rig Veda, Yajur Veda And Sama Veda. Some believe that Poornathrayeesa is the combined manifestation of holy Trinities - Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Siva.
The origin of the temple is associated with the episode of Santanagopalam of the epic of Bhagavatha. The antiquity of the temple can be traced back to Dwapara Yuga.According to legend, the temple was established by Arjuna, the third Panda Prince and Lord Maha Vishnu was worshipped by him as Santhanagopalamurthy - the protector of kids. Poornathrayeesa is the tutelary deity of Cochin Royal family. Narayaneeyam Bhasha Chambu, Kerala Mahatmyam, and Uma Keralam - three important literary works in Malayalam - have mentioned about the temple. The present idol of Lord Vishnu was recast in 1270 A.D. The structures of the temple were built at different periods starting from 952 A.D. to 1849 A.D. A massive fire accident was occurred in the year 1920 A.D. and caused heavy damages to the temple structures except the sanctum sanctorum and idol. The destroyed structures were re-built and the renovation work was completed in 1932.
Vrishchikotsavam 2025 | Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple Thripunithura Ernakulam
The Vrishchikotsavam witnesses various temple arts like Melam, Panchavadyam, Thayambaka, Madhalapattu,
Kombupattu and Kuzhalpattu, all unique to Kerala. The Royal procession (Ezhunnallippu) of the deity is the most fascinating sequence of this festival. Fifteen fully caparisoned tuskers will accompany the deity along with the gigantic orchestration, Pancharimelam. One can enjoy the melodious Pancharimelam in all its perfection at the precincts of Sree Poornathrayeesan and it will last for about three and a half hours. The Pancharimelam is followed by Atantha Melam and concludes with the third and fourth
division of the Chembada Melam which is famous here as Nadappura Melam. The acoustic structure of Nadappura is well suited for the resonant sound produced by Elathaalam (cymbals) in Chembada Melam. This rare blend of colourful procession and melodious rhythm (melam) is repeated for seven days and nights. The fourth day of the festival is significant for the Thrikketta Purappaadu. The great
Vilvamangalam Swamiyar is said to have visited the temple and found the divine presence in the procession and not at the sanctum-sanctorum. From this day onwards the procession is given a lot of importance considering the presence of Poornathrayeesa in the procession.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
Ezhunnallippu
Atantha Melam
Nadappura Melam
Thrikketta Purappaadu
Kathakali
Kurathiyattom
Ottamthullal
Sheethankan Thullal
Patakom
Sandhya Kali
Temple Location
📍 Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple, Kottakkakam Road, Thrippunithura - 682301 Ernakulam Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Thrippunithura - 1 km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Thrippunithura Private Bus Stand - 1 km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Ernakulam South Railway Station -7.6 km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport - 32.3 km
Contact
📞 +91 484 2776 655
📧 poornathrayeesa@gmail.com
🌐 www.sreepoornathrayeesa.net
