The main deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu in the form of Narasimhamoorty. The sanctum also houses sub-deities including Lord Ganapathy, Lord Ayyappa, Dakshinamoorty, and Parasurama.
The temple, built of red stone, features a shrine for Lord Ayyappa outside the sanctum. One of the traditional offerings to Lord Vishnu involves pouring oil into the kedavilakku, a lamp placed in the temple.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Annual Festival
During the annual festival at Edakkad Mahavishnu Temple is celebrated in the month of Medam, various vibrant and sacred rituals are performed. The festival features processions, traditional performances, and special poojas, including offerings to Lord Vishnu and the sub-deities. Devotees participate in these celebrations with great enthusiasm, seeking blessings and spiritual merit from the deities.
Vishu
During Vishu at Edakkad Mahavishnu Temple in Nadal, Kannur district, the temple is beautifully decorated to mark the festival. The celebrations include the traditional Vishu Kani, where devotees view the first sight of the new year's offerings like rice, vegetables, and coins arranged in a ritualistic display. Special poojas and rituals are performed to honor Lord Vishnu, with the day's events aimed at invoking prosperity and blessings for the year ahead.
Contact Address: Edakkad Mahavishnu Temple, Nadal, Kannur, Kerala 670621
