Sub-Dieties

Lord Ganesha

Lord Ganesha is known as the God of wealth, sciences, knowledge, wisdom and prosperity, and that's why most Hindus remember him and seek his blessings before starting any important work. Lord Ganesh is known by 108 different names like Gajanana, Vinayaka, Vighnaharta among others. From the brief Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah to more elaborate prayers in Sanskrit, Lord Ganapati is honoured numerously with Puranic mantras, thousands of hymns, panegyrics, beeja, moola and Devata Gayatri mantras. Ganesha is Prathameshvara, the first lord. Popular as Ganapati, he has several names.

People believe that Lord Ganesha comes every year with prosperity and success. Furthermore, they welcome Lord Ganesha in their homes with this festival with the belief that he will remove all their sufferings. Ganesh Chaturthi sparks joy all over the country and unties people with celebrations.

Like all gods in the Hindu pantheon, Ganesh has a mythological origin. He is the son of Shiva and his consort Parvati, both of human form and yet he bears the head of an elephant. The reason for this closely follows his birth or more appropriately his creation. He was not born to Parvati as mere mortal are So, if you worship Lord Ganesha, you are likely to gain wisdom. Lord Ganesha is known as Vighnaharta. So, when you worship Lord Ganesha with complete faith, he guides you towards the right path. He gives you the courage to conquer your fears and overcome all obstacles in your life.

Lord Ganesha is extremely fond of flowers and it is widely offered to him by his devotees. He loves the bright red colour of Hibiscus as it signifies the destruction of enemies and prosperity.

Lord Sri Krishna

Lord Krishna was the son of Vasudeva and Devaki but, when his maternal uncle Kamsa, the wicked king of Mathura, tried to kill him, he was smuggled across the Yamuna River to Gokula and raised by the leader of the cowherds, Nanda and his wife Yashoda.

Lord Krishna is considered as the God of love and compassion. He was the one who enlightened Arjuna on the Mahabharata battlefield by sharing his knowledge. An entire book has been written on his teaching and it happens to be the most popular book in India: The Bhagavad Gita.

In Bhagavad-Gita Lord Krishna said that everything happens for a cause or good reason. Whatever happens in life happen for good and there is always a cause or reason behind that. He also mentioned that we all are children of God, the one creator. God is supreme power and this world is governed by him. Sri. N S Rajaram, author of the book Search for the Historical Krishna, says that we are on fairly firm ground when it comes to the historicity of Krishna and the Mahabharata war. "There is sufficient evidence available now to suggest that Krishna was indeed a historical figure, who lived about 5000 years ago.1

Goddess Sri Durga

Mechilattu Sree Krishna Temple is centuries old. The Krishna Idol is in Krishna Shila. It believes that as result of a dream of Swami Vilwamangalam installed the Idol. The idol is very lovely, filled with sculpture and vigour. This is something special that we do not see any other places. It is believing that Little Krishna was used to graze the cattles here. The name has derived from "grassing land for cattle to graze". "Mechil" refers to grazing. The foot prints of Little Krishna and the cattle are often seen here. Anger of Little Krishna fell on a cruel elephant which formed as a rock and we can see this here. Sad to say, this rock is now ina private property. Devotees who came to Thirunelli Temple ussually visit this Krishna Temple to offer Palppayasam (Sweet Milk Pudding). Once in every year, the ceremony of "Thiruvonam Oottu" (Feeding the Lord on Thiruvonam Day) also conducted.

Lord Mahadeva

Mechilattu Sree Krishna Temple is centuries old. The Krishna Idol is in Krishna Shila. It believes that as result of a dream of Swami Vilwamangalam installed the Idol. The idol is very lovely, filled with sculpture and vigour. This is something special that we do not see any other places. It is believing that Little Krishna was used to graze the cattles here. The name has derived from "grassing land for cattle to graze". "Mechil" refers to grazing. The foot prints of Little Krishna and the cattle are often seen here. Anger of Little Krishna fell on a cruel elephant which formed as a rock and we can see this here. Sad to say, this rock is now ina private property. Devotees who came to Thirunelli Temple ussually visit this Krishna Temple to offer Palppayasam (Sweet Milk Pudding). Once in every year, the ceremony of "Thiruvonam Oottu" (Feeding the Lord on Thiruvonam Day) also conducted.

Lord Sri Rama

This is an ancient temple where one can feel the Vishnu Chaithanya at its climax. Its SreeKovil and the Namaskara Mandapa were made of pure rock. Like many other temples, Vendoli Vishnu Temple has its own story of its origin. A woman devotee of Vendoliiiiiiie used too visit Thirunelli Vishnu Temple every year. She carried a bamboo tube filled with ghee as a gift to the Lord. Her lonely journey through the dense forest to reach Thirunelli climbing up and down the hills facing the threat of animals was really a fatal task. She grew old and still continued this fatal pilgrimage. Once when she reached a place where a white teak and a banyan tree grew, she fell down due to tired hers and fatigue. Still she kept her peity to the Perumal. Knowing this, Lord Vishnu appeared before her and said she needn't come up to Thirunelli and it is enough to come down to the place where she fell down and the Perumal promised that he would be present there always. Thus, there this temple came into being. This place came to be known as Vendol (where Ven (white) Teak and Banyan Tree (Aal) grew.) Vendoli Vishnu Temple is 7 kilometers away from Sulthan Bathery and 3 kilometers away from Pazhoor Junction.

Lord Anjaneya

Mechilattu Sree Krishna Temple is centuries old. The Krishna Idol is in Krishna Shila. It believes that as result of a dream of Swami Vilwamangalam installed the Idol. The idol is very lovely, filled with sculpture and vigour. This is something special that we do not see any other places. It is believing that Little Krishna was used to graze the cattles here. The name has derived from "grassing land for cattle to graze". "Mechil" refers to grazing. The foot prints of Little Krishna and the cattle are often seen here. Anger of Little Krishna fell on a cruel elephant which formed as a rock and we can see this here. Sad to say, this rock is now ina private property. Devotees who came to Thirunelli Temple ussually visit this Krishna Temple to offer Palppayasam (Sweet Milk Pudding). Once in every year, the ceremony of "Thiruvonam Oottu" (Feeding the Lord on Thiruvonam Day) also conducted.

Lord Sri Muruga

Mechilattu Sree Krishna Temple is centuries old. The Krishna Idol is in Krishna Shila. It believes that as result of a dream of Swami Vilwamangalam installed the Idol. The idol is very lovely, filled with sculpture and vigour. This is something special that we do not see any other places. It is believing that Little Krishna was used to graze the cattles here. The name has derived from "grassing land for cattle to graze". "Mechil" refers to grazing. The foot prints of Little Krishna and the cattle are often seen here. Anger of Little Krishna fell on a cruel elephant which formed as a rock and we can see this here. Sad to say, this rock is now ina private property. Devotees who came to Thirunelli Temple ussually visit this Krishna Temple to offer Palppayasam (Sweet Milk Pudding). Once in every year, the ceremony of "Thiruvonam Oottu" (Feeding the Lord on Thiruvonam Day) also conducted.

Lord Navagraha

Mechilattu Sree Krishna Temple is centuries old. The Krishna Idol is in Krishna Shila. It believes that as result of a dream of Swami Vilwamangalam installed the Idol. The idol is very lovely, filled with sculpture and vigour. This is something special that we do not see any other places. It is believing that Little Krishna was used to graze the cattles here. The name has derived from "grassing land for cattle to graze". "Mechil" refers to grazing. The foot prints of Little Krishna and the cattle are often seen here. Anger of Little Krishna fell on a cruel elephant which formed as a rock and we can see this here. Sad to say, this rock is now ina private property. Devotees who came to Thirunelli Temple ussually visit this Krishna Temple to offer Palppayasam (Sweet Milk Pudding). Once in every year, the ceremony of "Thiruvonam Oottu" (Feeding the Lord on Thiruvonam Day) also conducted.

Lord Nagaraja & Nagayakshiyamma

Mechilattu Sree Krishna Temple is centuries old. The Krishna Idol is in Krishna Shila. It believes that as result of a dream of Swami Vilwamangalam installed the Idol. The idol is very lovely, filled with sculpture and vigour. This is something special that we do not see any other places. It is believing that Little Krishna was used to graze the cattles here. The name has derived from "grassing land for cattle to graze". "Mechil" refers to grazing. The foot prints of Little Krishna and the cattle are often seen here. Anger of Little Krishna fell on a cruel elephant which formed as a rock and we can see this here. Sad to say, this rock is now ina private property. Devotees who came to Thirunelli Temple ussually visit this Krishna Temple to offer Palppayasam (Sweet Milk Pudding). Once in every year, the ceremony of "Thiruvonam Oottu" (Feeding the Lord on Thiruvonam Day) also conducted.

Important Offerings to the Lord

Palppayasam (Sweet milk pudding)
Mangalya Sooktha Pushpanjali
Ney Vilakku (Ghee Lamp)
Vidya Sooktha Pushpanjali
Sal Santhana Sooktha Pushpanjali
Ganapathi Homam
Mandala Vilakku

Annual Idol Installation Ceremony on 29th May every year.
Ponkala (Sweet Rice Pudding) dedication on Pooram day of Malayalam month Meenam (March-April)