Akathiyoor Chennapuram Siva Vishnu Temple holds significant religious importance for devotees in the region. It is a sacred pilgrimage site where devotees come to seek blessings, offer prayers, and perform various rituals.
Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu are two prominent deities in Hinduism, each representing different aspects of the divine. Shiva is revered as the destroyer and transformer, symbolizing dissolution and regeneration, while Vishnu is worshipped as the preserver and protector, symbolizing sustenance and maintenance of the universe. Despite their distinct roles, both deities are considered integral to the Hindu trinity, embodying the principles of creation, preservation, and destruction, and their temples often symbolize the harmony and unity within Hindu theology.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Bhagavatha Saptaaham
Bhagavata Saptaham is narration and explanation of the contents of Srimad Bhagavatam over a period of seven days with a definite time schedule by a well-learned scholar. In this temple it is conducted during the month of August/September every year.
Prathishta Dina Maholsavam
Prathishta Dina Maholsavam refers to the anniversary celebration of the consecration (prathishta) of a deity in a Hindu temple. It is a significant event commemorating the day when the deity's idol was consecrated and installed in the temple sanctum.
Contact Address: Chennapuram Sivavishnu Temple, Kunnamkulam, Thrissur
