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Subrahmanyan, Shasthav, Guruvayoorappan, Hanuman Swami, Kandath Nair, Karuppa Swami, the Naga ganas of Nagakkavu, and Brahmarashas are the sub-deities in this Kuttichathan temple in Kerala. Devotees also pay homage to Muslim clergymen Gurukkal, Chekkuttipapa, and Manjeri Gurukkal by the special fourth Veda poojavidhi. The ancient deity Ugramurthy, Sri Kalladikkode Karineeli, and companions grant relief and solutions to sorceries for the devotees from their significant Kavu beside the Vishnumaya Chathan Temple.

This sacred Chathan temple in Kerala performs various poojas, rituals, and services to the devotees who seek blessings and protection of Vishnumaya Chathan Swami. Some of the popular poojas include Karinkutti pooja, Karimkali Pooja, Thottampattu, Thiruvonam pooja, Moolasthanam pooja, Kalabham charthu, Annadanam and Navagraha pooja. Kalarikkal Kshetram also harmonizes special events and festivals throughout the year such as Vishu, Onam, Navaratri, Mandala Vrtham, Makara Sankranthi and Sivaratri.

Vishnumaya or commonly known as the ‘chathan’ is a Hindu god famous for magic capabilities. Vishnumaya is famous in south india, primarily Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh etc. He is considered to be the son of Lord Shiva and Kulivaka, a tribal reincarnation of Shree Parvathi .

In the village of Thrangali on the banks of the sacred river Bharathapuzha, our great-grandfather, Sri Velayudhan Poojari, devoted himself to and founded the Kalarikal Sri Vishnumaya temple. For many devotees, Sri Vishnumaya Chathanswamy and Velayudhan Poojari have provided the desired satisfaction and life achievements for more than a century. Following the days of his grandfather, his favorite follower, Pallam Petti, Velayudhaswamy, conducted the Upasana Pooja. Presently, the Upasana pooja is being conducted by veneration of Vinodh Kallarikkal (Unni), son of Sri Velayudha Swamy

This Kuttichathan temple Kerala is also a home of cultural heritage and various social services. It preserves the cultural traditions and customs of Valluvanad such as Thira, theyyam, koothu, padayani and kalamezhuthu. It also supports various charitable activities and social causes in the region. Kalarikkal Sri Vishnumaya Chathan temple is a sublime destination to all those who believe in the power and grace of Vishnumaya chathan swamy. It is a wonderful place where one can experience the divinity, peace, and bliss of the Lord.