Temple

As in the case of several other temples in Kerala, Sage Parasurama is also credited with the construction of this Trichambaram Temple . When he came to Trichambaram he had the wonderful vision of the Lord after annihilating Kamsa. After constructing the temple Parasurama laid down the pooja routine and stipulated the different festivals to be observed in the temple.

Legend

According to legend, the place was a big forest, called Sambaravanam or Sambara forest. Sambara Maharshi was practicing tapas for several years by worshipping Mahavishnu, attained oneness with the God. Henceforth people felt the divine presence here and their devotion and faith gradually gave shape to a temple. It is not known whether the Trichambaram Temple came into existence in Dwaparayuga or Kaliyuga. There is a general belief that this Vishnu temple was built soon after the Siva temple at Taliparamba in order to temper the fierceness of Siva.

Architecture

The sanctum has beautiful carvings and murals from the 15th and 16th centuries. In the Trichambaram Temple complex, there is also a shrine dedicated to goddess Durga which is in middle of a tank.

Darsan Info

Elephants are not allowed near Trichambaram Temple. It could be related to the legend that the royal elephant named Kuvalayapida charged toward Krishna and Balarama while they were entering the palace of Kamsa. Since this incident Krishna had developed hatred against elephants.

Darsan Dresscode

in Trichambaram Temple, Kerala traditional attire is preferred.

Famous Festival

March : Trichambaram Utsavam

Culture

Kannur has got a vibrant and rich political history. It also has got an illustrious history in social revolutions.

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Temple Rituals

Main deity of Trichambaram Temple is Sree Krishna after the Kamsavadham (after the killing of Kamsa the King and uncle of Sreekrishna). The Krishna is supposed to be very hungry and so Nivedhyam (feeding) is done soon after opening the door of shrine. There is an old saying 'open the sanctum sanctorum with food in one hand'. In the olden days rice of previous day was offered. After feeding Abhishekam is done. Since Trichambaram Sreekrishna sits in Raudra style (ferocious) it is believed not to worship him during dawn.

Special Rituals

The Bali bimbam in the Trichambaram Temple is of Child Krishna and also believed Parasurama did the installation and suggested the poojas, festival styles, etc. It is believed that to reduce the seriousness of Siva of Taliparamba Raja Rajeswara temple this Krishna is placed here, facing east with three poojas daily. Kambrathillam do the tantries. Sub deity Vishak Senan is facing south. The famous saint Sambaran has done 'Thapassu'(meditation) in this Temple  and thus the name 'Trichambaram' came to this temple.

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