Lord Padmanabhan is another name for Lord Vishnu, who is depicted reclining on the serpent Ananta Shesha in the cosmic ocean.
Devotees visit this temple to seek the blessings of Lord Padmanabhan for prosperity, protection, and spiritual well-being. The temple holds great significance among devotees in the region and is known for its traditional rituals, festivals, and architectural beauty.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Vishu festival
The Vallicode Thrikkovil Temple celebrates the annual Vishu festival with great fervor, marking the Malayalam New Year. Devotees participate in special rituals, including Vishukkani (auspicious arrangement of items), Vishukkaineetam (giving and receiving gifts), and Vishu Sadhya (feast), to usher in prosperity and blessings for the coming year.
Thiruvonam
Thiruvonam, celebrated during the Malayalam month of Chingam, commemorating the return of the mythical King Mahabali. Devotees offer prayers, perform traditional rituals, and partake in the grand Thiruvonam feast, known as Onam Sadhya, to honor the benevolent ruler and seek his blessings for abundance and prosperity.
Contact Address: Vallikode Thrikkovil Temple, Kaipattoor, Pathanamthitta
