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Akaloor Chendapuram Maha Vishnu Temple – Festival

Akaloor Chendapuram Maha Vishnu temple is located at Akalur near Lakkidi in Palakkad district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Bhagavan Mahavishnu. The annual pratishta festival in the temple is held in Kumbha masam (February – March).

This is a small temple located amidst beautiful surroundings. The main deity is worshipped inside a vatta sreekovil – round sanctum sanctorum. 

As per history, the temple was ransacked and the murti of Bhagavan was destroyed by Tipu Sultan.

Narayaneeyam parayanam, chuttu vilakku, sheeveli, annadanam and cultural programs are observed on the prathishta day.

The shrine also observes Vishu and Ramayana Masam.


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