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Kanadimadom Vishnumaya Chathanswamy temple is an ancient
temple situated in Kanadimadom tharavadu in Peringottukara,
Thrissur District. According to the legend Vishnumaya
Chathanswamy is the son of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvathy,
but looked after by Koolivaka, a beautiful woman who lived
in the forest and a disciple of Lord Shiva. Chathanswamy
became a warrior and he used to travel on a bison. Once
he decided to meet Lord Shiva. To enter into Lord’s
place, Chathanswamy disguised himself as Lord Vishnu,
a friend of Lord Shiva; so the guards easily admitted
him to see the Lord, Shiva. But Shiva recognized his son.
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Since he appeared
as Lord Vishnu, Shiva blessed and announced that ‘Chathanswamy’
will also be known as ‘Vishnu Maya’. Lord Shiva also
remind him about the purpose of his birth to destroy the Asura
king(evil force) Brungan. Lord Shiva blessed him success and
gifted two ‘kuruvadi’ (short stick used as a weapon
in Kalarippayattu) as a weapon against Brungan. During the fight
with Brungan, every drop of blood coming out from Lord Vishnu
Maya Chathanswamy transformed into Kuttichathan, the Dwarf warriors
and there produced a total of 400 Kuttichathans. But 10 of the
Kuttichathans vanished in a brave attempt to save their Lord,
Vishnu Maya Chathanswamy from the magical arrows of Brungan.
Finally, Lord Vishnu Maya Chathanswamy killed the Asura king
using the short sticks. After his mission, he lived in earth
to look after the welfare of his devotees and to suppress the
evil forces.
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K.K Shanmughan |
There is a story behind the establishment of this temple
in Kanadimadom tharavadu. In Kanadi family once lived
a great scholar and warrior named Konnappan, who decided
to increase his divine strength by pleasing Lord Vishnu
Maya Chathanswamy. Through vigorous fast and pray, the
Lord appeared before him, gave him blessings and agreed
to be their family diety. Konnappan installed the Lord
infront of his tharavadu along with the remaining 390
Kuttichathans. He also installed other forces - Bhuvaneswari,
Karimkali, Vanamala, Brahmarakshass and the Gods Vishnu
and Ganapathy in the same compound as subsidiary deities.
The public, with respect, addressed Konnappan as ‘Konna
muthappan’. In the temple compound, Kushikalpam
is the place dedicated to Konna muthappan and the 390
Kuttichathans.
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The temple opens at 5a.m. It welcomes the people of all religion,
irrespective of cast and creed, who come to have the blessings
of Lord Vishnu Maya Chathanswamy. It is believed that the 390
Kuttichathns, the aides of Lord Vishnu Maya Chathanswamy, come
to the rescue of the believers in crisis and fulfill their desires.
One should reach the temple before 12 noon to witness the main
function, in which, the Oracle comments and advices on your
problems related to profession, business, employment, marriage,
psychological issues etc. The devotees are provided free meals
for lunch. The temple is managed by a trust. The chief priest
is Sri. K. K Sivanandan, the head of the family.
FESTIVALS
The main festival held annually is Thiravellattu. It is celebrated
for three days in the Malayalam month Kumbham (appox. February).
The main ritual observed is Roopakalam. Figure of Lord Vishnu
Maya Chathanswamy and the subsidiary deities are drawn on the
floor using colored powder. Folk songs about the story of Lord
Vishnu Maya Chathanswamy, Oracle performance, fire works etc.
are also performed. The ritual performances - Thira and Malanayadi
nrutham-are also performed during this festival. A colourful
procession carrying the deity is also held.
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Chief priest
K.K Shivanandan receiving
the procession of Malanayadi varavu |
Roopakkalam
of Lord Vishnu Maya |
The other festival is Pattulsavam, which is held two times in
a year - in the Malayalam month Thulam(appox. November) and
in Midhunam(appox. July). During this two day festival Roopakalam
of the main deity and the subsidiary deities are drawn, songs
praising the Lord, fire works, special poojas etc. are also
held.
Location/Access :
From Sakthan Thampuran bus stand, Thrissur get a bus to Thruprayar
via Cherp and get down at Peringottukara center. From there
the sign board direct you to ‘Kanadimadom Tharavadu’.
The landmark is an ancient huge Baniyan tree infront of the
temple.
OR
Catch the bus to Thruprayar via Ammadam, Kodannur and get down
at Peringottukara Vayanasala stop. From there it is walkable
distance and the direction is indicated by a sign board.
Distances: 20 km from Thrissur; 5 km from Thruprayar; 22 km
from Guruvayur
Chief priest:
K. K Sivanandan
Address :
Vishnu Maya Chathanswamy temple,
Kanadi Madom (Tharavadu), SCMS trust,
P.O Kizhekkummuri, Peringottukara, Thrissur Dt. - 680 571
Ph: 0497 - 2272244, 2272255, 5524255 Email: kksivanandan@kanadymadam.com
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