Photo 1 / 4Temple reflected in the river. Photo: Pyngodan (Baiju T Balan), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Triprayar Sree Rama Temple
About the Temple
Triprayar Sree Rama Temple stands on the bank of the Theevra river in Thrissur district, and its four-armed image of Rama is known locally as Triprayar Thevar. It is the first stop of the Nalambalam pilgrimage, when families visit the temples of Rama and his three brothers in one day during Karkidakam. The Cochin Devaswom Board manages the temple today.
Why visit
- Begin the Nalambalam pilgrimage at the temple of Rama, as custom suggests.
- Watch devotees feed the fish in the river beside the temple.
Temple Timings
- Morning
- 4:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Evening
- 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Official source, checked 22 Oct 2026 · Source
Karkidakam darshan per the temple site: 03:00-12:30 and 16:00-20:00. Hours change for Triprayar Ekadasi and the Pooram departure.
Before You Go
- Time to allow
45 minutes to 1.5 hours inside the temple. This is a planning allowance, not a queue time; festival days take longer.
- Dress
Not confirmed. The temple's own site does not publish a dress rule. 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 before you take a phone inside.
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
- Four-armed Rama
The image of Rama holds a conch, a discus, a bow and a garland, a form that resembles Vishnu with four arms.
- Theevra river and Meenoottu
The temple sits on the Theevra river, also called Purayar, which gives the place its name. Devotees feed the fish in the river as an offering.
- Vedi offering linked to Hanuman
The Vedi offering recalls Hanuman's arrival after the search for Sita, and Hanuman is also worshipped here.
- Hereditary custodians
Three Namboodiri families once owned the temple. Management passed to the Cochin Devaswom Board, but these families still take part in rituals and festivals.
Sources: triprayarsreeramaswamytemple.org, triprayarsreeramaswamytemple.org, en.wikipedia.org · checked 22 Oct 2026
How to reach Triprayar Sree Rama Temple
- By air: Cochin International Airport (COK) · about 55 km
- By train: Thrissur (TCR) · about 21 km
- By road: Triprayar lies on the Guruvayur to Kodungallur road. From Thrissur, drive to Cherpu and head west to the temple's east gate.
Sources: keralatourism.org, koodalmanikyam.com · checked 22 Oct 2026
Nearby Places
- Koodalmanikyam Temple, IrinjalakudaThe Bharata temple, second stop of the Nalambalam yatra.20 km by road
- Guruvayur TempleKerala's principal Krishna shrine.23 km by road
- Vadakkunnathan Temple, ThrissurThe large Shiva temple at the centre of Thrissur.16 km away
- Kodungallur Bhagavathy TempleA major Bhagavathy temple to the south.24 km by road
Sources: koodalmanikyam.com, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org · checked 22 Oct 2026
Questions Visitors Ask
Is there a dress code at Triprayar Sree Rama Temple?
Not confirmed. The temple's own site does not publish a dress rule. 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 Triprayar Sree Rama Temple?
Not confirmed. No phone rule for this temple was found; ask at the entrance before you take a phone inside.
Why is Triprayar the first temple of the Nalambalam yatra?
The customary order is Rama, Bharata, Lakshmana and Shatrughna, all in one day, so the round starts with Rama at Triprayar.
What are the Triprayar temple timings during Karkidakam?
The temple site lists darshan from 03:00 to 12:30 and from 16:00 to 20:00 in Karkidakam. Outside that month it opens 04:30 to 12:00 and 16:30 to 20:00.
What is Meenoottu at Triprayar?
Meenoottu is the custom of feeding the fish in the river beside the temple. Devotees believe it brings relief from illness; treat it as a belief, not a cure.
How far is Triprayar from Guruvayur?
Koodalmanikyam Devaswom's Nalambalam page puts Triprayar about 23 km from the Guruvayur temple, on the Guruvayur to Kodungallur road.