God
Sri Vallabha Swamy is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Here deity is facing in East direction and measures 8 feet in height. Here Lord is in standing posture with this Chakra has eight corners denoting Conch, wheel, mace, lotus flower, rope, goad, bow and stick.
Interesting Facts
- A 3 feet idol of Garuda is installed on top of the flagstaff.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (42°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Thiruvalla Bus Station |
2 KM | 0469-2601345 |
 Thiruvalla Railway Station |
4 KM | 139 |
 Cochin International Airport |
118 KM | 0484-2610115 |
Architecture
Sree Vallabha Temple has four gopuras facing four directions, among the four gopuras 3 are opened every day and the North gopura will be opened only on Uthrayanam day in Meenam. There are a 53.5 feet high and 2.5 feet wide granite dwaja. This temple constructed in Kerala Style of architecture and has a Ilavanthi theertham. The Sreekovil (Garbhalaya) is circular in shape with copper covered conical roof and built with Granite. The temple has Garuda Mandapam, Namaskara Mandapam and the Eastern mandapam is 24 feet long square building and stands on 12 wooden and 4 stone pillars. The huge compound wall is 12 feet high and 562 feet long (on one side), the temple is surrounded on all sides red granite compound walls with a two-storied tower. This huge wall was built in 57 B.C. and is believed that it was completed in a single night by bhoothagana of the Lord. There is an inscription on the stone on the temple indicating that it was constructed in the year 59 A.D.
Religious Significance
Once upon a time, Sankaramangala Thenmai, a holy woman, lived in the Sankaramangalam village. She was a staunch follower of Lord Vishnu. Hence, she used to observe fasting in Ekadesi. After fasting, she used to give food to any one Brahmachari. Likewise, on one Ekadesi day, she waited for a Brahmachari to give food. At that time, a demon by name "Tholakaasuran" stood as an obstacle for her Viradham (fasting) and did not allow any person, to get the food from Sankaramangala Thenmai. She got worried about this and prayed to this sthala Vishnu, Kolapiraan. At that time, accepting her request and prayer, the Perumal (Lord Vishnu) came towards her like a Brahmachari to get the food. On seeing him, Tholakaasuran tried to stop him and fought with him. During the fight, Tholakaasuran was killed by the Lord, who came there in the form of a Brahmachari. When Tholakaasuran was killed, as a Brahmachari, Lord Vishnu entered inside Sankaramanagala Thanmai's house and started to eat the food offered by her. At that time, thorugh her gnana(wisdom) eyes, she found that it is none other than Lord Vishnu himself, who had come in the form of Brahmachari and asked him to move the cloth which screened his chest. After the cloth was removed, she could see Goddess Lakshmi, in his Thiru Maarbhu (holy chest). Lord Vishnu is hence called as "Thiruvaazh Maarbhan". Since he came as Brahmachari and showed the piratti (goddess Lakshmi), he is also called as "Shri Vallabhan". Since Lord Vishnu came as a brahmachari, the piratti is also called as "Vaathsalya Devi".
History
This temple was 400 years old by Cheraman Perumal and renovated in 1970. Nantuzhainadu, Thekkumkoor and Thiruvithamkoor dynasties are the contributors of this temple.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 04:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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