Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple

Dedicated primarily to Lord Vishnu, the temple also reveres other deities including Lord Ganesha, Lord Sastha, Bhagavathi, Nagaraja, and Valia Vilakku.

The temple is celebrated for its traditional Kerala architectural style and holds a significant place in the spiritual and cultural landscape of the region.

The temple operates daily from 4:00 AM to 11:15 AM and again from 4:00 PM to 8:30 or 9:00 PM, allowing devotees ample time for darshan and participation in rituals. Free darshan is available to all visitors.

The best time to visit Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple is during the winter months from November to February, during the vibrant festival season, or in the early morning and evening aarti hours for a serene spiritual experience.

Poojas at the temple are performed in Sanskrit and Malayalam, with several offerings available for devotees. Popular poojas include Paalpayasam, Mala Pooja, Chandhanam Charthu, and Pantheerunazhi, with prices ranging from INR 25 to INR 10,000.

Annadanam sponsorship is also available for those wishing to contribute to the temple’s community meals. Blessed prasadam such as Paalpayasam, Aravana, and Appam/Nivedyam is distributed, and Annadanam is organized in the Ootupura on special festive occasions.

The temple is especially lively during major festivals such as Vrischikotsavam (November–December), Moosari Utsavam and AthaChamayam (August–September), Onbathanthi Uthsavam (October–November), and Sankara Narayana Vilakku & Lakshmi Narayana Vilakku (December–January).

These festivals attract large numbers of devotees and are a highlight of the temple’s annual calendar. To reach Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple, visitors can arrive in Kochi/Ernakulam by train, air, or bus.

Local buses from Ernakulam or Vyttila Mobility Hub connect to the Tripunithura Bus Stand, a short walk from the temple. The Kochi Metro’s Vadakkekotta or Thrippunithura Terminal stations are within 1–1.5 km.

Thripunithura Railway Station is just 1.5 km away, and Cochin International Airport is 32 km from the temple. Accommodation options are plentiful within 1–2 km, including Kings Fort and The Classik Fort, as well as budget lodges near Market Junction and Hill Palace Road.

Traditional attire is required: men must wear a Kerala mundu (dhoti), and women are expected to wear saree, salwar kameez, or skirt and top. Photography and use of mobile phones are strictly prohibited inside the inner temple premises.

For more information, pooja booking, or online darshan, visit the official website at www.sreepoornathrayeesa.net or call +91 484 277 4007. Nearby attractions include the Hill Palace Museum and Chottanikkara Devi Temple, making Thrippunithura a fulfilling destination for pilgrims and visitors alike.