The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Mahavishnu, a prominent deity in Hinduism and the protector of the universe. Devotees visit the temple to seek blessings for prosperity, well-being, and spiritual fulfillment.
Lord Mahavishnu is depicted as having a blue complexion, with four arms holding a conch (shankha), discus (chakra), mace (gada), and lotus (padma). He is often depicted resting on the serpent Adi Sesha (Shesha Naga) or reclining on the cosmic ocean known as Ksheerabdi (Milk Ocean).
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Meena Rohini Maholsavam
Meena Rohini Maholsavam is a traditional festival celebrated at various temples in Kerala, India. This festival typically occurs during the Malayalam month of Meenam when the Rohini Nakshatra (star) coincides. It holds special significance in temples dedicated to Lord Krishna and other deities associated with the Rohini Nakshatra.
Adithya Pongala
Adithya Pongala is a significant festival celebrated at the Adithya Temple in Kerala, India. During this festival, devotees prepare a special dish called Pongala as an offering to the presiding deity, Adithya (Lord Surya, the Sun God). The word Adithya refers to the sun, and "Pongala" is a sweet dish made of rice, jaggery, coconut, and other ingredients.
Contact Address: Valluvanthara Sree Mahavishnu Temple, Kollam
