The Kanadi Kuttichathan Kavu is the most holy and ancient Vishnu Maya Temple in the state of Kerala providing relief to sorrows and showering blessings and prosperity to all the devotees irrespective of caste, creed or religion. This temple having many epics and with rare historical importance is situated 20 km South-West of Thrissur in Peringottukkara, a land made sacred by the foot prints of many great sages.

1. Kanadikavu
vishnumaya –
myths and facts

2. kanadikavu
The Kanadikavu is the most holy and ancient vishnumaya swami Temple
in the state of Kerala providing relief to sorrows and showering blessings
and prosperity to all the devotees irrespective of caste, creed or religion.
This temple having many epics and with rare historical importance is
situated 20 km South-West of Thrissur in Peringottukkara, a land made
sacred by the foot prints of many great sages. The presence of
Brahmasree Vishnubharatheeya Swami, the sage-like Spiritual Guru and
the Madathipathi of Kanadi Kavu, who had the fortune to have a holy
glimpse of the sacred effulgence of Kuttichathan Swami through a strict
life style of religious discipline fills the devotees with a desire to have a
strong spiritual life. The all merciful and sympathetic Swamiji observes
the temple rites strictly, and leads his life as a ritualistic. Thousands of
devotees visit this temple every day.

3. Myths and facts
Kanadikavu Sree Vishnumaya Kuttichathan Temple is located at Peringottukkara in
Thrissur district with easy access, both by road and rail. It is located just 3 kms from
Thriprayar Sree Ramaswami temple and about 23 kms from Thrissur railway station.
Legend has it that Konnamuthappan, a great seer and sage, realized that a powerful
deity’s presence and blessings was required for the well being of humanity. He prayed to
his family deity who appeared before him and advised him to please Lord Vishumaya
Kuttichathan swamy, the son of Sree Parameswaran and Adiparashakthi. The Goddess
advised him the moola manthra to pray and appease Lord Vishnumaya Kuttichathan.
The sage then went to the Himalayas and performed severe penance, which pleased the
Kuttichathan Swamy and he accompanied the sage to Peringottukara. Sree Vishnumaya
Kuttichathan was invoked and installed at Kanadi.

4. Myths and facts
The members of Kanadi family have since been dutifully carrying out the sacred
responsibility of veneration and adulation of Lord Vishnumaya Chathan Swamy, for more
than ten generations. The present chief priest of Kanadikavu Sree Vishumaya
Kuttichathan Swamy temple, who is also the oldest male member of the Kanadi family,
Brahmasree Vishnubharatheeya Swami, along with his four sons, are the custodians of
this temple. The chief priest with his immense knowledge on Chathan worship, gained
from years of intense spiritual discipline and oblations, guides the devotees and those
seeking the blessings of Sree Vishnumaya Chathan, through the right means to attain
his benevolence.