തൃക്കാക്കര വാമനമൂർത്തി ക്ഷേത്രം
Thrikkakara Vamana Moorthy Temple is a famous temple dedicated to the Vamana incarnation of Lord Vishnu, located at Thrikkakara near Kakkanad in Ernakulam district. The administration of this temple is under the Travancore Devaswom Board.
Key Information
- Location: Ernakulam district, Kerala.
- Deity: Vamana, the fifth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
- Administration: Travancore Devaswom Board.
Special Features
- This is one of the rare temples in Kerala where Vamana Moorthy is worshipped as the principal deity.
- A Shiva temple, believed to have been worshipped by Emperor Mahabali, is also located within this temple complex.
- Sacred ponds, including Kapila Theertham, are associated with this temple.
Onam Celebrations
- According to legend, Thrikkakara is the origin of Onam.
- The Thiruvona Mahotsavam and the ten-day Onam festival during the Malayalam month of Chingam are celebrated here on a grand scale.
- The concept of Thrikkakaraappan, placed in floral carpet designs (Pookkalam) across Kerala during Onam, is based on the presiding deity of this temple.