The Temple
Divine Abode
Located in Azhiyoor, near Mahe Railway Station in Kozhikode district, Kerala, the temple is the sacred home of Chaturbahu Mahavishnu and Naga Raja, along with sub-deities Ganapathi, Ayyappan, and Durga Devi. Spread over two acres of lush greenery, it welcomes hundreds of devotees every day.
Rich Heritage
Once a thriving of Vedic learning and spiritual wisdom, the temple resonated with chants and rituals until around 1700 AD. Despite historical invasions and colonial challenges, the sacred spirit of the temple continues to inspire devotion.
Management & Legacy
The Koyima Madom Illam (AKMI Mahavishnu Devaswam Trust) manages the temple. Descendants of the Brahmins brought by Lord Parasurama, revered ancestors include Sri Sankaran Namboodiri, Sri Unni Kunghan Namboodiri, Sri Vasudevan enna Krishnan Namboodiri, and Sri Govindan Namboodiri. The temple is presently overseen by Sri Narayanan Namboodiri.
Accessibility
Opposite Mahe Railway Station and NH 66, the temple lies on the divine route connecting Kerala’s holy shrines to Guruvayur and Sabarimala from the north, and Mookambika, Rajarajeswara, and Kottiyoor temples from the south—making it an ideal spiritual stop for pilgrims.
The Divine Form
Chaturbahu Mahavishnu, the all-glorious and omnipresent Lord, blesses devotees in His complete divine form. In the Kali Yuga, Lord Shiva, along with Nagaraja and Nagayakshi, manifests to provide visible blessings to all. The combined presence of Mahavishnu, Shiva, and the serpent deities sanctifies the temple, making it a sacred center of divine energy and spiritual power.
A Spiritual Sanctuary
With its sacred precincts, serene surroundings, and ongoing rituals, Azhiyoor Sri Mahavishnu Temple remains a living testament to devotion and the Power of rich spiritual heritage.