Koodalmanikyam Temple is a Hindu temple which is situated in Irinjalakuda, Trissur district, Kerala state, India. The temple comprises the main structure, walled compound with citadels, four ponds around the main structure where in one of the ponds is situated within the walled structure. . It is dedicated to Lord Bharatha or Lord Sangameswara one, brother of Sree Rama and is said to be the only temple in India, dedicated to Lord Bharata. The temple has a remarkable gateway, which very well depicts the bygone era, this structure was made. The distinctive feature of this temple is that there is only a single deity here 'Dhanwanthara Moorthy,' (Lord Bharatha) known for his abilities to cure even fatal diseases of faithful devotees. The temple offers 'Brinhal Nivedyam' to its devotees after every prayer, which is believed to be very effective to cure stomachache. Thriputhari (the day of feasting) on the Thiruvonam day observed in the month of Thulam (October-November) is an important occasion in the Temple. On that day newly harvested rice is first cooked and offered to the deity and then distributed among the devotees. The annual festival of the temple is celebrated for eleven days in April-may. 'Brahmakalasam' strictly following the Vedic and Tantric rituals are offered to the deity for the 11 days during the Festival.
Koodalmanikyam Temple, Trissur
The Administrator, Koodalmanikyam Devasom, Trissur District, Irinjalakuda, Kerala 680121