Sree Vithobha Temple Kannur Kerala

Sree Vithobha Temple Kannur Kerala

This temple is located at Payyannur is of new generation. Only 32 years of standing. What started as a meeting place of Gauda Saraswat community in the year1924 became a temple of fame in 1974. For the achievement of this feat great efforts of the community leaders have gone into, especially the encouragement and support of His Holiness Srimad Sudheendrathirtha Swamiji. The presiding deity is Vithobha. In 2nd rank goddess Rukmai is also there. The concrete roofing of the sanctum sanctorum has been changed to copper sheet roofing in 1998. The divine “Shami Vriksha Katte” is a great craze for devotees. The worship of this tree fulfils the wishes and remove obstacles encountered, the devotees testify. The Raksha Charadu (safety thread) worshipped at the feet of the Lord Vithoba and goddess Rukmai ensures solace and prosperity to the devotees who wear it. Vaisakha Pournami festival, Ashada Ekadashi, Bhajana (recital of slogans of gods’ likings), Karthika Ekadashi Bhajana, Karthika Panchami, Uthana Dwadasi, Sree Varamahalaxmi Vritham (fast) are the festivals and major ceremonies conducted.

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