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Trichambaram
A sacred place of the Vaishnava cult, the deity of the temple is Sree
Krishna. The sculptures on the walls of the sanctum sanctorum are in
a class by themselves. The annual temple festival, usually held in March,
is a colourful event . The pratishta here was performed by Sambara Maharshi
and hence the temple
is known as Trichambaram. The presumption is that the temple is situated
in Dwaraka. It is significant that all around the temple, the water
level is high. There is an elinji tree just in front of the temple which
bears no fruits but only flowers.
The annual festival at Trichambaram takes place during Kumbham- Meenam
months (March). The temple vazhipadus like payasam and thousand breads
are believed to bless the devotees with santhanavardhanavu.
At Mazhoor (Dharmakulangara) a place near Thrichambaram, there is a
temple dedicated to Sree Blarama. On the 22nd night the idol of Blarama
is taken out in procession and brought to the Thrichambaram temple.
As soon as it reaches there, the festival begins. All other rituals
are performed in the temple on an equal footing as Lord Krishna and
Balaram are brothers. On the 6th of Meenam, the last day of the festival,
the idols of Sree Krishna and Blarama are taken Ceremoniously in the
evening. Lord Krishna retreats his abode, that is Thrichambaram temple,
while this brother Balarama returns to Dharmakulangara temple, marking
the end of the festival. A peculiar feature of this festival is that
no elephant is taken in procession.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station : 14 Kilometre from pappinisserry railway
station.
Nearest airport : Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode about
93 km from Kannur.
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