The main deity of the temple is Sri Krishna Bhagavan, depicted in the Parthasarathy form as Arjuna's charioteer in the Mahabharata.
Alongside Sri Krishna, the temple also venerates sub dieties such as Ganapathy, Ayyappan, and Bhagavathi. Devotees frequent the temple to seek blessings and offer prayers for wisdom, prosperity, and protection, honoring the cultural and spiritual traditions of the region.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Annual Festival
The annual festival at Thiruvachira Sree Krishna Temple in Meenchanda, Kozhikode, is held on Guruvayur Ekadashi day, which is a significant occasion for devotees. On this auspicious day, special rituals and ceremonies are conducted to celebrate and honor Sri Krishna Bhagavan in the temple. Devotees participate in the festivities with fervor, offering prayers, performing traditional rituals, and seeking blessings for spiritual growth and prosperity.
Vishu
Vishu Kani Darshanam holds great significance in many temples, including Thiruvachira Sree Krishna Temple in Meenchanda, Kozhikode. It marks the auspicious occasion of Vishu, the Malayalam New Year, where devotees gather to witness the Vishu Kani, a traditional arrangement of auspicious items like rice, fruits, vegetables, flowers, and gold coins, set up the previous night. This ritual is believed to bring prosperity and blessings for the coming year, symbolizing renewal and spiritual abundance in the temple's cultural observances.
Contact Address: Thiruvachira Sree Krishna Temple, Meenchanda, Kozhikode, Kerala 673018
