Thiruvallavaazh Divyadesam familiarly worshipped as Thiruvalla Sree Vallaba Kshetram is located around 12 KM from Chengannur where Moolavar Kolapiran, Sree Vallaban, Thiruvaazhmaarban is blessing in His Grand Standing Posture facing East. Temple Theertham is Kandakarna Theertham and the Temple Vimanam is Sathurangakola Vimanam. The Sanctum Sanctorum had constructed in such a way that Devotees cannot worship the Holy Feet of Sreevallaba while they worship His Holy Face and Vice Versa.

Thiruvallavaazh Divyadesam  -  Thiruvalla Sree Vallaba Temple  -  Sri Vallaba Kshetram

Once there was a woman named Sankaramangalathamma lived here nearer to the temple observed Ekadasi Vradha regularly and had a practice of serving food to some Brahmin Bachelor. But she was harassed a lot by an asura named “Tholakasuran”. She was requesting Paranthaman to safeguard her from the demon. On one Ekadasi Day, Sreeman Narayanan came in disguise as a Bachelor to get the food from the woman. The food was served by Mangalathamma. But the Demon came and hurdled both a lot. Sreeman Narayanan finally destroyed the demon using His Discus. It is believed that the Sudharshana Chakra was sent to destroy the Demon is the place where Chakrathalwar can be worshipped inside the temple. Moreover Thiruvalla is the One and Only Malainadu Divyadesam where devotees can worship Chakrathalwar behind Sanctum Sanctorum. As Sreeman Narayanan came here with Mahalakshmi having in His Chest, He is being worshipped as Thiru Vaazh Maarban. Thiru – Mahalakshmi. Vaazh – Residing. Maarban – Having in the Chest.

Significance of having dharshan Thiruvalla Divyadesam Thiruvaazhmarban Temple - It is very unique and auspicious to get blessed with Maha Vishnu having Mahalakshmi in His Chest and His Powerful Sudharshanam behind Him here in Thiruvalla.

Once Kandakarnan – A Chief of Siva Ganangal, was instructed by Lord Shiva to worship Sree Vallaban through the “Ashtakshara Mantra” – The Eight Syllable Holy Word. Kandakarnan to avoid other sounds and noicesa round him, tied a bell to each of his ears, performed his poojas and attained salvation. Hence the temple Pushkarni is being worshipped in his name as “Kandakarna Theertham”. Sree Vallaba temple is Child Blessing Kshetram. Childless couples as a part of their prayers organize for a Famous Kerala Tradition of “Kathakali” Dance performance to invoke the Blessing of Thiruvaazhmarban. Another Unique and Famous Celebration here is that, 12,000 Ripe Bananas were offered as naivedhyam and an yagna will be performed. Devotees can worship Lord Maha Vishnu in His Anandha Sayana Thirukkolam on a single wood carving near the elephant shed. In the western part there is a Big Pillar carved out of a Single Stone with an Idol of Garudalwar on top, which is depicted like a Human Form with beaks, stretched wings and bowing hands. The other temple where Moolavar is blessing as Thriuvaazhamaarban in Thirupathisaram alias Thiruvanparisaram Divyadesam in Nagercoil.