Thirunelli Maha Vishnu Temple: The Kashi of South

December 12, 2025 Friday

Nestled in the Wayanad forests, Thirunelli Maha Vishnu Temple is an ancient temple surrounded by the Brahmagiri hills. It is known as the "Kashi of the South" because performing ancestral rituals (Bali Tharpanam) here is considered equivalent to doing so in Varanasi.

The location is remote. Use the Trilok App for offline maps and driving directions in the forest area.

Significance: Papanasini

• Holy Stream: A mountain stream called Papanasini (Destroyer of Sins) flows nearby. A dip here is believed to wash away all sins.
• Ancient History: The temple structure is supported by 30 granite pillars and dates back over 1000 years.

Location & How to Reach

• Address: Thirunelli, Wayanad District.
• Drive: A scenic drive through the wildlife sanctuary (watch out for elephants).

Trilok App Tip: Visit at dawn for a mystical experience. Use the Trilok App to check sunrise timings in Wayanad.

Temple Timings

• Opening Hours: 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Ancestral Rites with Trilok

• Ritual Guide: Learn the procedure for Papanasini Bali Tharpanam on the app.
• Stay: Find eco-stays and homestays near Thirunelli via the app.

Download the Trilok App today and find peace in the mountains.