The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Mahavishnu, worshipped in his majestic and benevolent form. Lord Vishnu is revered as the preserver and protector of the universe.
Thekkechira Sree Mahavishnu Temple serves as a significant spiritual center in Kaliyar, Idukki, providing a place for devotees to seek the blessings of Lord Mahavishnu and participate in various religious and cultural activities.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Vinayaka Chaturthi
On Vinayaka Chaturthi, the Thekkechira Sree Mahavishnu Temple in Kaliyar, Idukki, performs the Ashta Dravya Ganapathi Homam. This special homam involves offering eight sacred items—coconut, sugarcane, banana, ghee, honey, rice flakes, sesame seeds, and jaggery—into the holy fire to invoke the blessings of Lord Ganesha. The ritual is believed to remove obstacles, bring prosperity, and ensure the well-being of devotees.
Vishu
During Vishu at Thekkechira Sree Mahavishnu Temple in Kaliyar, Idukki, special rituals performed are Vishukkani Darshanam and Nirapara Samarpanam. Vishukkani Darshanam involves the early morning viewing of an auspicious arrangement of items such as rice, fruits, flowers, a mirror, and a lit lamp, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune for the coming year. Nirapara Samarpanam is the offering of a measure of rice to the deity, symbolizing abundance and gratitude for a bountiful harvest.
Contact Address: Thekkechira Sree Mahavishnu Temple, Muvattupuzha Kaliyar Rd, Vannappuram, Idukki, Kerala 685607
Phone Number: 859028664
