January 2, 2026 
Important Days and Dates
- The major festival is Onam (10 days during Chingam – Aug–Sep).
- Festival begins on Atham and ends on Thiruvonam.
- Monthly special pujas on Thiruonam and Ayilyam star days.
- Thursdays and Saturdays are important weekly days.
How to Reach
From Delhi:
- Flight: Delhi (DEL) → Cochin (COK), 4–5 hrs, then 25–30 km by taxi.
- Train: Delhi → Ernakulam Jn, 42–45 hrs, then local transport to Thrikkakara.
From Ahmedabad:
- Flight: Ahmedabad (AMD) → Cochin (COK), 3–4 hrs, then 25–30 km by taxi.
- Train: Ahmedabad → Ernakulam Jn, 31–35 hrs, then local transport.
History of the Temple
– Dedicated to Vamana, the dwarf avatar of Lord Vishnu.
– Believed to be the legendary site of Vamana’s three steps over Mahabali.
– Thrikkakara is considered the origin of the Onam festival.
– Historically hosted gatherings of Kerala kings and chieftains during Onam.
– Temple complex includes multiple shrines, ponds, and cultural spaces.
Description
Important Days and Dates
- The major festival is Onam (10 days during Chingam – Aug–Sep).
- Festival begins on Atham and ends on Thiruvonam.
- Monthly special pujas on Thiruonam and Ayilyam star days.
- Thursdays and Saturdays are important weekly days.
How to Reach
From Delhi:
- Flight: Delhi (DEL) → Cochin (COK), 4–5 hrs, then 25–30 km by taxi.
- Train: Delhi → Ernakulam Jn, 42–45 hrs, then local transport to Thrikkakara.
From Ahmedabad:
- Flight: Ahmedabad (AMD) → Cochin (COK), 3–4 hrs, then 25–30 km by taxi.
- Train: Ahmedabad → Ernakulam Jn, 31–35 hrs, then local transport.
History of the Temple
– Dedicated to Vamana, the dwarf avatar of Lord Vishnu.
– Believed to be the legendary site of Vamana’s three steps over Mahabali.
– Thrikkakara is considered the origin of the Onam festival.
– Historically hosted gatherings of Kerala kings and chieftains during Onam.
– Temple complex includes multiple shrines, ponds, and cultural spaces.
