The Oditta Koottala Vishnu Temple is located near Thiruvilwamala in Thrissur district. The temple has poojas twice a day, and the main deity is Lord Vishnu. The sub-deity is Lord Ganapathi. According to legend, this is believed to be the original seat (moolasthanam) of Vilvadi Nathan of Thiruvilwamala.
Oditta Koottala Mahavishnu Temple – Where deity faces south
This is one of the few Vishnu temples in Kerala where the deity faces south. It is said that the name “Koottaala” originated from the fact that people used to gather here to discuss public issues. In olden times, only very few places were granted permission for grazing cattle. This temple is believed to be one of the first places in the area to receive such permission. That’s how the name “Odittu Koottaala” came into use. The temple and the region once held significant cultural influence.
There are two daily poojas every day
Morning and evening – Oditta Koottala Mahavishnu Temple has two divasa pooja every day.
The temple is now under the administration of the Cochin Devaswom Board. Nearby temples under its jurisdiction include Parakkottukavu, Cheruthrikkavu, Poothanikkara Shivan Temple, Mannurkkunnam Vishnu Temple, Thenchelari Vishnu Temple, Peringottu Kurishmudi, and Plappally Sivan Temple.
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