Kerala tourism Guide

Thrikkakara Temple is situated in a village called Thrikakkara or place of the holy foot just two km east of edapally near Kochi in Kerala state. The legend of this temple closely related to the story of Mahabali who was a popular asura king. The devas got worried about his popularity and on their request Lord Vishnu took the avatar of Vamana and asked Mahabali for three paces of land. Mahabali being a generous king granted the wish and Vamana with one step covered the heavens and the next step he covered the earth and for the third step Vamana bowed his head in front of Vamana. When he was pushed down to Suthala Mahabali requested Vamana to grant him a wish to visit his subjects on Thiruvonam day every year. This is how onam festival started. Onam festival is the main festival in this temple which lasts for ten days. During this festival a grant onamsadya is given and people from all walks of life irrespective of the caste and relion attend this feast.