Photo 1 / 4West gateway with murals. Photo: Ms Sarah Welch, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple
About the Temple
Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple is in Changanassery, Kottayam district, about 3 km from Changanassery railway station. Tradition holds that Sahadeva, the youngest Pandava, worshipped its image of Vishnu as Adbhuta Narayana. It is the last stop of the Pancha Pandava round and one of the Kerala Divya Desams, known for its Deepa Mahotsavam in Vrischikam.
Why visit
- Finish the Pancha Pandava round at Sahadeva's temple.
- See the Deepa Mahotsavam, when piled torches are lit to re-enact a legend.
Temple Timings
- Morning
- 4:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Evening
- 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Reported by en.wikipedia.org, checked 22 Oct 2026 · Source
Single reported source; confirm locally. May change during the Deepa Mahotsavam.
Before You Go
- Time to allow
30 minutes to 1 hour inside the temple. This is a planning allowance, not a queue time; festival days take longer.
- Dress
Not confirmed. No dress rule from the temple or the Travancore Devaswom Board was found. Many Kerala temples ask men to enter in a mundu without a shirt, so carry one and ask at the entrance.
Not confirmed: check with the temple before you go
- Phones
Not confirmed. No phone rule for this temple was found; ask at the entrance.
Not confirmed: check with the temple before you go
- Access
Not confirmed. Step counts and wheelchair access were not found; ask at the temple office.
Not confirmed: check with the temple before you go
Highlights
- Linked to Sahadeva
The main image is believed to have been worshipped by Sahadeva, the youngest Pandava.
- Place in the Pancha Pandava round
A 2017 Malayala Manorama feature says darshan starts at Thrichittatt and then follows the brothers from eldest to youngest, so Sahadeva's temple is visited last. It adds that when all five are covered in one day, darshan before the noon puja is held to be especially meritorious. It is also the farthest of the five from Chengannur.
- Deepa Mahotsavam
Hundreds of dried leaf torches are piled and lit to re-enact Sahadeva's grief at his mother Madri's death; the ash is given as prasadam.
- Bhoomi Theertham tank
The temple tank lies opposite the east-facing temple, which has a two-storey gateway.
Sources: keralatourism.org, specials.manoramaonline.com, en.wikipedia.org · checked 22 Oct 2026
How to reach Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple
- By air: Cochin International Airport (COK) · about 104 km
- By train: Changanassery (CGY) · about 3 km
- By road: Thrikkodithanam bus stop is about 250 m from the temple. From Changanassery, take the Mallappally road for about 3 km.
Sources: keralatourism.org · checked 22 Oct 2026
Nearby Places
- Sreevallabha Temple, ThiruvallaAnother Kerala Divya Desam, in Thiruvalla.7.2 km away
- Thiruvanvandoor Mahavishnu TempleThe Nakula temple, fourth stop of the Pancha Pandava round.11 km away
- Thrichittatt Mahavishnu TempleThe Yudhishthira temple, first stop of the Pancha Pandava round.13 km away
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org · checked 22 Oct 2026
Questions Visitors Ask
What are the Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple timings?
4:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Reported by en.wikipedia.org, checked 22 Oct 2026. May change during the Deepa Mahotsavam.
Is there a dress code at Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple?
Not confirmed. No dress rule from the temple or the Travancore Devaswom Board was found. Many Kerala temples ask men to enter in a mundu without a shirt, so carry one and ask at the entrance.
Can I take my phone inside Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple?
Not confirmed. No phone rule for this temple was found; ask at the entrance.
Which Pandava is linked to Thrikodithanam temple?
Sahadeva, the youngest brother. Kerala Tourism's festival listing says the main image is believed to have been worshipped by him.
Is Thrikodithanam the last Pancha Pandava temple?
Yes, by custom. A 2017 Malayala Manorama feature says pilgrims start at Thrichittatt and follow the brothers in order, ending here. It is also the farthest of the five, about 13 km in a straight line from Thrichittatt.
What is the Thrikodithanam Deepa Mahotsavam?
A five-day festival that begins in Vrischikam (November to December). Kerala Tourism describes piles of dried leaf torches lit to re-enact the legend of Sahadeva's grief at his mother Madri's death.