The temple complex also includes sub-shrines dedicated to Lord Ganapathi, Lord Ayyappan, Lord Shiva, and the Serpent deities, making it a spiritually significant destination for devotees.
The riverside adjacent to the temple is widely known as a sacred place for performing ancestral rites and rituals. Families from various parts of Kerala come here to conduct Bali Tarpanam and other ceremonies for their departed loved ones. A crematorium managed jointly by the Ivor Madom Trust and the Thiruvilwamala Grama Panchayat also functions near the temple grounds. According to legend, this is the holy site where the Pandavas sought relief after the Kurukshetra war. They performed prayers and Bali Tarpanam for their teachers and relatives who perished in the battle. The sacred waters of Bharathappuzha are believed to have purified them of their emotional burden and sins. The name “Ivor Madom,” meaning “the abode of the five,” reflects this connection to the Pandavas. Even today, countless devotees visit the temple to perform rituals and seek spiritual solace.
Festivals
Major Festivals at Ivor Madom Parthasarathy Temple
Vishu
Vishu, the Kerala New Year, is one of the most important festivals celebrated at Ivor Madom. The temple prepares the traditional Vishukkani with lamps, flowers, fruits, and offerings placed before Lord Parthasarathy. Devotees visit the temple early in the morning to receive blessings for prosperity and good fortune throughout the year.
Krishnashtami / Janmashtami
This festival celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. Special poojas, devotional songs, Bhajans, and cultural programs fill the day. The temple may also conduct offerings like Palpayasam and special Deeparadhana dedicated to Lord Krishna.
Thiruvonam
During Onam, the temple sees a large flow of devotees offering prayers and participating in rituals. Traditional Kerala customs, floral decorations (Pookkalam), and special poojas symbolize prosperity and well-being.
Mandala–Makaravilakku Season
Although Ayyappa is a sub-deity, the temple observes rituals during the Mandala season. Many devotees visit the shrine for blessings before their Sabarimala pilgrimage.
Bali Tarpanam
While not a festival, the most significant spiritual activity here is performing ancestral rites. During Karkidakavavu and other auspicious days for Pitru rituals, the temple attracts thousands who come to offer Bali Tarpanam for departed relatives.
Contact Address: Ivormadom Sreekrishna Temple, Pampady, Thiruvilwamala, Thrissur, Kerala 680588
Phone Number: 📱 + 91 94462 95160
