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Thrikkakara Temple , Ernakulam
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Thrikkakara Temple is one of the few temples in India dedicated to Lord Vamana. It is situated in Thrikkakara, a Municipality near Kochi (formerly Cochin) in the state of Kerala, South India. The temple houses lithic records of historic significance, and it finds mention in many of the hymns sung by the Tamil Vaishnavite Alwars, particularly Nammalvar who lived 5000 years back. It is the center of celebrations and place of origin for the popular Onam festival of Kerala. It is also listed as one of the 108 Divya Desams .The Vamana avataram descended on the kingdom of Mahabali, a kind and just ruler who had made his people so prosperous that the gods became jealous. The small-built Vamana asked Mahabali for as much land as would be covered by three of his tiny steps. Although the king knew that this was Maha Vishnu visiting to humble him, he graciously submitted to his destiny. The main temple festival is during the Onam season, which falls on the month of August or September. The most important event of the religious calendar here is Onam. The Onasadya or the Onam feast is held in a grand manner in the temple with a large number of people cutting across religious barriers participating in it. In earlier times the Onam festival was jointly organized by the 61 Naduvazhis(local rulers) under the leadership of the Maharaja of Travancore. Communal harmony continues to be the hallmark of the celebrations, with people belonging to different faiths and religions turning out in large numbers for the Sadya in keeping with the spirit of the festival. Apart from Onam, the temple also observes important festivals in the Hindu calendar such as Vishu, Diwali, Makar Sankranti,Navrathri and Saraswati Puja.
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Thrikkakara Temple , Ernakulam
Cochin, Pukkattupady Road, Thrikkakara, Edappally, Kochi, Kerala 682021
