Sree Vallabha Temple - Hindu temple in Thiruvalla - Pathanamthitta, India

The Sreevallabha Temple is a highly orthodox Hindu temple dedicated to Sreevallabha, a form of Vishnu. It is one of the oldest and biggest Temples of Kerala and has been a major destination for devotees all over India for centuries. Famous for Kathakali

This is one of 108 divya desam in Malai Nadu. Temple near to Manimala river. Very very old temple. Kerala style different type temple. Temple is just 2 km from Thiruvalla. Daily night Kathakali dance is performed as one type of pooja.

Had a blessed experience to visit and view kathakali, second time,which is performed 365 days an year from 10pm to morning 4am when the temple reopens A great abode of lord maha vishnu a huge mammoth temple structure which huge boundary walls The legend is that the artists will play even there are no audience as they believe lord will be watching thrm there before he returns to temple in the morning This time my grandmother had the privilege to sponsor this minor set kathakali A must to view spectacular art

An oldest temple of lord maha vishnu.Peace and calm.Old kerala style architecture design...

Sree Vallabha Temple Well maintained Sreevallabha Temple is a highly orthodox. Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Sreevallabhan. It is one of the oldest and biggest Temples of Kerala, and has been a major destination for devotees all over India for centuries. Located in Thiruvalla city, this ocean of orthodoxy is well known for its architectural grandeur and unique customs that can be found in no other temples. There are stone-wooden carvings and mural paintings inside the temple. Being one among 108 Divya Desams, Sreevallabha temple has been glorified by Alvars and many other ancient works. It is considered to be the vallabha kshethram mentioned in Garuda Purana and Matsya Purana. Kathakali is played daily in the temple as an offering, pushing it to the top in India in terms of places where Kathakali is staged in largest number of days per year. Lord Vishnu appeared here as Sreevallabhan for sage Durvasa and Khandakarnan. Pleased by prayers of an old Brahmin lady Sreevallabhan incarnated as a brahmachari and killed the demon Thokalaasuran. Later the deity of Sreevallabhan worshipped by Lakshmi and Krishna has been installed in the temple in 59 BC. From then till date, the temple follows its own worship protocol that is known to be followed nowhere else yet. Sage Durvasa and Saptarishi are said to reach the temple every midnight for worshipping the Lord. The temple had governed one of the biggest educational institutions in ancient time and heavily contributed to the cultural and educational developments of Kerala.

Nice temple with 2 Flag posts (kottimrN) outside the walls, as well as inside. The kodimaram, outside is historically significant (not debating right or wrong). Long long ago, when not so accommodative practices existed in the society (ladies having period, untouchability), the extra pole was errected and flag is hoisted on the Fifth day of the festival (utsvN), while the one inside is hoisted on the first day, like in other temples. The rituals are still followed, though not significant in modern days Daily Kathakali (most famous art form in Kerala kthklli)

One of the famous Temples in central Kerala. Lord Maha Vishnu temple. Usthav happens here every year. There's a pond next to main entrance of temple. Road are clean and neat on the way to temple. If you wanna experience Kathakali then you must visit this temple. Kathakali is performed 365 days of the year. Have a nice visit.

This temple of the principal deity of Thiruvalla, Shri Vallabha is very ancient & spread vastly across acres, covering the inner and outer parikrama itself might make a good kilometre walk. The sanctum sanctorum has Deity Shri Vallabha (Vishnu) in a standing pose, seen in natural Deepa lights only which is a divine feel. Every night a Kathakali performance is offered to the deity itseems, good to see temples being centres of native art also. There is a lush green pond outside nearby the road. Must visit in Thiruvalla as the temple is natural, divine, calm and peaceful.