Kerala · Temple listing
Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple
01 · Discover
History & tradition
Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple is at Thrikkodithanam in the Kottayam district of Kerala. Built in the Kerala style, it is one of the 108 Divya Desams praised by the Alvar saints. It is one of five ancient shrines of the region linked with the Mahabharata, each said to have been built by one of the Pandavas; this one is attributed to Sahadeva. The others are Thrichittatt, Puliyoor, Aranmula and Thiruvanvandoor. The nearest railway station is Changanassery.
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Deity & dedicationVishnu
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
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Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple
Kottayam district, Kerala
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04 · At the temple
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12