Location
Poornathrayeesa temple is one of the most prominent Vishnu temples of Kerala . The temple is located at Thripunithara town, at a distance of 10 Km from Kochi City. Lord Poornathrayeesa was revered as the Royal deity of erstwhile Kingdom of Cochin whose capital was at Thripunithara.
Poornathrayeesa temple is one of the most prominent Vishnu temples of Kerala . The temple is located at Thripunithara town, at a distance of 10 Km from Kochi City. Lord Poornathrayeesa was revered as the Royal deity of erstwhile Kingdom of Cochin whose capital was at Thripunithara.
Temple Gateway
What is special or unique about this temple
This temple is unique because Lord Vishnu seen here in a sitting posture on the divine serpent Anantha with the five hoods of Ananta forming a roof over him. The three hands of Lord Vishnu is seen holding Shanku, Chakra and Padma while the forth hand is seen resting on Anantha. This is different from the normal form of Lord Vishnu, where he is seen reclining on the Divine serpent Anantha or standing with four hands holding shanku, chakra, gadha and padma (lotus). Lord Vishnu is worshipped as Santanagopala here and childless couples often come here and pray for blessing them with children.
This temple is unique because Lord Vishnu seen here in a sitting posture on the divine serpent Anantha with the five hoods of Ananta forming a roof over him. The three hands of Lord Vishnu is seen holding Shanku, Chakra and Padma while the forth hand is seen resting on Anantha. This is different from the normal form of Lord Vishnu, where he is seen reclining on the Divine serpent Anantha or standing with four hands holding shanku, chakra, gadha and padma (lotus). Lord Vishnu is worshipped as Santanagopala here and childless couples often come here and pray for blessing them with children.
Meaning of Poornathrayeesa
The name Poornathrayeesa means that Lord Vishnu is present here in full (Poorna) form and also as the Lord of the three Vedas Rik Veda, Sama Veda and Yajus Vedas. (Thrayeesa).
The name Poornathrayeesa means that Lord Vishnu is present here in full (Poorna) form and also as the Lord of the three Vedas Rik Veda, Sama Veda and Yajus Vedas. (Thrayeesa).
Mural Paintings
Legend behind the temple
Once during the Mahabharata period, a Brahmin, whose nine children were born dead, came and sought protection of Arjuna for his children. Arjuna made a promise to the Brahmin that he would give protection to the children and if he fails he would offer himself to fire. Arjuna travelled to several lokas (worlds) to find the children in vain. In desperation, he tried to throw himself into fire but Lord Krishna stopped him. They travelled to Vaikunta Loka where the children were found and brought them back after praying to Lord Vishnu. While trvelling back, Lord Vishnu gave Arjuna an idol or himself. Arjuna requested Lord Ganesha to find a suitable place for installation of the divine idol. When Lord Ganisha reached Tripunithara, he found the place so holy that he himself sat there. As per the legend Arjuna requested Lord Ganesha to move away so that he can place the idol of Vishnu. When Lord Ganesha refused Arjuna forcibly moved and turned Ganesha idol and placed the Lord Vishnu Idol there. Lord Ganesha idol can be found at the side inside the inner sanctum facing south, whereas the main deity is facing east.
Once during the Mahabharata period, a Brahmin, whose nine children were born dead, came and sought protection of Arjuna for his children. Arjuna made a promise to the Brahmin that he would give protection to the children and if he fails he would offer himself to fire. Arjuna travelled to several lokas (worlds) to find the children in vain. In desperation, he tried to throw himself into fire but Lord Krishna stopped him. They travelled to Vaikunta Loka where the children were found and brought them back after praying to Lord Vishnu. While trvelling back, Lord Vishnu gave Arjuna an idol or himself. Arjuna requested Lord Ganesha to find a suitable place for installation of the divine idol. When Lord Ganisha reached Tripunithara, he found the place so holy that he himself sat there. As per the legend Arjuna requested Lord Ganesha to move away so that he can place the idol of Vishnu. When Lord Ganesha refused Arjuna forcibly moved and turned Ganesha idol and placed the Lord Vishnu Idol there. Lord Ganesha idol can be found at the side inside the inner sanctum facing south, whereas the main deity is facing east.
Dress Code
Being a prominent Hindu holy place of worship, you are expected to wear decent, modest clothing while entering the temple. Men can wear traditional dhoti or pants with kurta or shirt. However, men cannot enter the inner sanctum covering the upper body except with a piece of cloth called Veshti. Please avoid wearing lungies, short jeans, Bermudas etc. Women may wear sarees, salwars or long skirts with proper shoulder covering upper clothes. Please avoid wearing tight body hugging clothes, short skirts, midis, and sleeveless tops when coming to this temple.
Being a prominent Hindu holy place of worship, you are expected to wear decent, modest clothing while entering the temple. Men can wear traditional dhoti or pants with kurta or shirt. However, men cannot enter the inner sanctum covering the upper body except with a piece of cloth called Veshti. Please avoid wearing lungies, short jeans, Bermudas etc. Women may wear sarees, salwars or long skirts with proper shoulder covering upper clothes. Please avoid wearing tight body hugging clothes, short skirts, midis, and sleeveless tops when coming to this temple.
Temple timings
In the morning, the temple opens at 4 AM closes at 11:30 AM. In the evening, the temple opens at 4 PM and closes at 8:30 PM
Details of Poojas, festivals, special days are available at the temple website https://sreepoornathrayeesatemple.org/
In the morning, the temple opens at 4 AM closes at 11:30 AM. In the evening, the temple opens at 4 PM and closes at 8:30 PM
Details of Poojas, festivals, special days are available at the temple website https://sreepoornathrayeesatemple.org/
Temple Complex
Conclusion
While you are in Kochi or Ernakulam, it would be a great experience for you to visit this beautiful temple in Tripunithura re-knowned for its powerful divine presence and historical significance.
While you are in Kochi or Ernakulam, it would be a great experience for you to visit this beautiful temple in Tripunithura re-knowned for its powerful divine presence and historical significance.
