Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple

Sree Poornathrayeesa is a Hindu temple in Ernakulam district, Kerala, built on a rectangular plan with multiple shrines. The wooden veranda at the entrance leads to a central courtyard surrounded by walls painted with murals showing scenes from the Puranas.

The temple was founded centuries ago by a local ruler of the Cochin dynasty to bring the local community together. Over time, the wooden structures were restored several times while keeping the original architectural form intact.

The temple carries its name from Lord Poornathrayeesa, a form of Vishnu worshipped in this region for generations. Devotees use traditional brass oil lamps during ceremonies that cast a warm glow through the wooden halls.

Visitors should wear light clothing that covers shoulders and knees, and leave footwear outside the temple area. The main shrine is open to visitors in the morning and late afternoon, while special rituals take place at certain times.

During the annual festival weeks, priests lead a traditional elephant procession on the temple grounds that draws hundreds of devotees. These processions take place in the same form in only a few temples in this region.