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Kerala · Temple listing
Thirunelli Maha Vishnu Temple
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Vishnu
Thirunelli Maha Vishnu Temple
01 · Discover
History & tradition
Thirunelli’s Mahavishnu temple is set beneath the Brahmagiri hills. Kerala Tourism describes its stone water channels and the ancestral rituals performed near the Papanasini stream. Traditions about its sacred origins are distinct from the surviving architectural evidence.
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Deity & dedicationVishnu
Opening hoursCurrent opening hours are not confirmed in this guide. Check with the temple before travelling.
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02 · Before you go
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- Step 3
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03 · Getting there
Map & route
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Thirunelli Maha Vishnu Temple
Thirunelli, near Mananthavady, Wayanad district, Kerala
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04 · At the temple
Darshan & customs
Darshan
Opening & entry
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Offerings
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Local traditions
Dress & etiquette
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- Kerala Tourism — Thirunelli Maha Vishnu TempleChecked 2026-10-26
- Kerala Tourism — Thirunelli Malayalam nameChecked 2026-10-26