The Vettoor Mahavishnu Kshethram in Vettoor, Kerala, is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to both Lord Vishnu. Devotees flock to seek blessings and offer prayers, finding spiritual solace amidst its tranquil surroundings.
Lord Vishnu, the preserver in Hinduism, embodies compassion and upholds righteousness through avatars like Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. Lord Shiva, the destroyer, symbolizes asceticism and spiritual liberation. Both deities play vital roles in Hindu cosmology, guiding devotees worldwide with their divine grace and wisdom.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Vishu
Vishu, celebrated during the Malayalam New Year in April, is a festival of prosperity and new beginnings. Devotees visit the temple to seek blessings for a prosperous year ahead. The day begins with the Vishukkani, an arrangement of auspicious items, which is viewed as the first thing in the morning for good luck.
Krishna Janmashtami
Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. It is observed on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada (August-September). Devotees fast, sing devotional songs, and engage in Krishna-centric activities.
Contact Address: Vettoor Mahavishnu temple, Nellanad, Venjaramoodu
