Muttil Sree Mahavishnu Temple is dedicated to Lord Mahavishnu, worshipped in the form of Santana Gopala Moorthy, symbolizing the protector of progeny and children.
The temple also venerates Vettakkorumakan, who is believed to be the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, born when Shiva assumed the form of a hunter (Kirata) to deliver the Pashupatastra weapon to Arjuna. This unique combination of deities attracts devotees seeking blessings for children, protection, and prosperity.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Pantheerayiram Thengayeru
Pantheerayiram Thengayeru, the breaking of 12,000 coconuts continuously in a rhythmic motion, is a unique ceremony performed during the Vettekkaran Pattu at Muttil Sree Mahavishnu Temple. This ritual is dedicated to Vettakkorumakan, symbolizing devotion and the seeking of divine blessings. The rhythmic breaking of coconuts is a significant and visually impressive part of the temple festivities, drawing numerous devotees to participate and witness the ceremony.
Sarpabali
Sarpabali is an extremely powerful pooja commonly conducted for infertility and to recover from certain illnesses such as skin disease. At Muttil Sree Mahavishnu Temple, this ritual is performed to gain relief from Sarpadosham. Devotees participate in the Sarpabali ceremony seeking the blessings of the serpent deities for health, fertility, and the alleviation of various doshas.
Contact Address: Muttil Sree Mahavishnu Temple, Muttil Post, 1, Muttil, Wayanad, Kerala 673122
Phone Number: 04936 203006
