108 Divya Desams !! Thiruvalvazh (Tiruvalla) Sri Kolapiran Perumal Temple !


Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Photo courtesy: tirumala.org

Thiruvalvazh /Thiru Vallabha Kshetram is one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu located on the river banks of Manimala in Tiruvalla, Pathanamthitta, Kerala.  This is one of the unique temple famous for its architectural and craftsmanship.



Presiding deity – Moolavar Sri Kolapiran/Sri Vallabhan/ Thiruvazhmarban with his consort Goddess Sri Selva Thirukozhundhu Nachiyar/Vatsalya Nayaki



Theertham – Ghantakarna Theertham, Jalavanthi Theertham,



Vimanam – Chathurangakola Vimanam



Sthalavruksham – Peepal and Mango



Mangalasasanam – Nammalvar, Thirumangai Alwar



Prathyaksham to – Ghanta Karna



Sannidhis – Lord Ganesha, Garudalwar, Sudarsana Alwar, Varaha Murthy, Vadakkumthevar worhsipped by Sankaramangalathamma, Lord Ayyappa, Lord Dakshinamurthy, Shankara Narayana, Devi, Lord Subramanya, Lord Surya, Serpent Gods, Lord Anjaneya, Kurayappa swamy, Vishvaksena,




Festivals – Vaikundha Ekadashi, Vaikasi Utsavam, Vishu, Thiruvathirai, Arattu, Uthraseeveli, Pantheerairam Vazhipadu,




Worshipped by – Sage Durvassa




This temple was originally built by the celestial architect Vishwakarma.   In Dwapara Yuga the idol of Lord Kolapiran consecrated by Sage Durvassa was immersed in River Netravati.  Afterwards the Queen of Chera Kingdom had a dream in that Lord Kolapiran revealed his existence and the idol were brought back into its place.  The Pathu Illam Pottis & Tulu Brahmins were made abundance of contributions to this temple in daily functioning and Puja services.




The legend has the Gantakarana was a zealous devotee of Lord Shiva.  He was instructed by Lord Shiva to undergo severe austerities and pray to Lord Vishnu on this sacred land.  He used to wear a bell on his ears which makes the glorious Ashtakshara Mantra; he made a practice to listen to those Mantras all through his life and finally attained Salvation on this holy land.



This temple remains open from 5.30AM to 11.00AM in the morning and 5.00PM to 7.30PM in the evenings.


Jai Sriman Narayana !!

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