Abhishekam
Ritual bath of the deity with sacred substances.
Bookable onlineHistory of Temple
Koodalmanikyam Temple at Irinjalakuda is the only ancient temple in India dedicated to Bharata, Rama's brother. A stone inscription of the Chera king Sthanu Ravi, dated to 854–55 CE, records land granted to the temple, showing it was already long established.
The temple holds four ponds within and around its walls and remains the ritual centre of Irinjalakuda; most of the surrounding land once belonged to the shrine. Its annual festival follows a distinctive pattern among Kerala temples.
Source: Wikipedia: Koodalmanikyam Temple — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koodalmanikyam_Temple
More temple histories →Notable sights
Rare Bharata shrine, annual utsavam, and ancient temple architecture.
Daily pooja schedule
| Pooja | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nirmalyam | 04:00 | First darshan after the sanctum opens. |
| Usha Pooja | 05:30 | Morning worship with abhishekam. |
| Ucha Pooja | 11:30 | Midday offering. |
| Deeparadhana | 18:30 | Evening lamp ceremony. |
| Athazha Pooja | 19:30 | Final offering before the sanctum closes. |
Special poojas & sevas
Archana
Name chanting offering with flowers.
Bookable onlineContributions & donations
Annadanam
Contribution towards the temple community meal.
Pooja Offering
Sponsor a pooja or offering at the temple.
Temple Maintenance
Support for upkeep of the temple and its precincts.
