Vishnu
Thirunavaya Navamukunda Temple
Thirunavaya, Kerala · Navamukunda (Vishnu)
About Thirunavaya Navamukunda Temple
One of the 108 Divya Desams of Kerala, situated on the banks of the Bharathapuzha river. This temple is associated with the famous Mamankam festival that was held every 12 years on the Bharathapuzha sandbank — once the grandest gathering in Kerala. The Navamukunda deity (nine-faced Vishnu) is rare and sacred.
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Navamukunda (Vishnu)
🙏 Secondary Deity
Muvattupuzha Amma (Lakshmi)
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Vishnu
🕐 Darshan Timings
5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📅 Best Visit Time
October to March
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Tirur (8 km) or Thrissur (40 km)
Nearest Airport
Calicut International Airport (55 km)
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Thrissur
Visitor Tips
The Bharathapuzha (Nila) river here is considered sacred; the historic Mamankam site is adjacent; the setting is peaceful and beautiful.
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Quick Info
Darshan Timings
5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
State
Kerala
Location
Thirunavaya
Ideal Base City
Thrissur
Senior Friendly
Unknown
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