Restoring centuries old Mahavishnu temple in ruins

Ayinikkatttu Mahavishnu temple is an ancient temple that is lying in ruins at Challissery in Palakkad district of Kerala. The temple has a beautiful architecture. The sight of Lord Mahavishnu smiling amidst the ruins is enough for devotees to do whatever is required for restoring the temple and restarting worship at the temple site.

The temple ruins is in a region that was ravaged during the invasion of Tipu Sultan many centuries back. The temple compound bears visible marks of destruction. Another idol can be found in the temple site, which has been badly mutilated with the face and legs cut off using sharp weapons.

We have started the revival of the temple by lighting the lamp and prayers for Lord Mahavishnu. Agnisooktham was chanted along with another Mantra and ceremonial offerings were made as part of the Upacharas for Lord Mahavishnu.

As the news spread, the entire village has now come together for restarting worship at  the temple.

Restoration plan

Restoration work

Restoration work started on 24.9.2020. Abhisheka was performed on Lord Mahavishnu and Lord Ganesha who were lying in ruins for decades. The entire premises were cleaned up.

Next stages

A temporary Garbagriha called Balalaya will be next built to house the Deities till the restoration of the temple is complete. The temple will be dismantled completely and foundation strengthened. The old stones at base will be reused if found intact or will be replaced where necessary.

There are a lot of rituals to be completed in course of the restoration work. Most important is the Shadadhara rituals due to the nature of consecration of the Deity.

We will keep you informed of the progress of the restoration work. You may get in touch with us on 1800 212 00 2200 or via mail to contact@ugranarasimha.in. For updates please follow us on Twitter : @UgraNarsimha or Telegram : UgraNarasimha .

UgraNarasimha Charitable Trust has undertaken to restore the temple and revive worship. As the temple resurrect from the ruins, this will also cause a revival of Dharma in the region.

Direct Credit via BHIM/UPI:

UPI transfer can be made to donate@hsbc

Direct Credit via NEFT/IMPS

Direct Credit can be made to our below bank account

Name: UgraNarasimha Charitable Trust
Ac: 6300101001374
IFSC: CNRB0006300
Bank: Canara Bank Account
Type: Savings

This temple is part of the #ReclaimTemples project in Kerala to rebuild 300 ancient Hindu Heritage temples that are lying in ruins for decades and centuries. We believe the project will strengthen the society and along with their social, economic and cultural prosperity.
 

Completed projects

1. Alathiyur Subrahmanya temple: ketto.org/kl002

2. Malayambadi Narasimha temple: ketto.org/kl005

3. Challisserry Siva temple: ketto.org/kl007

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