Thuravoor Mahakshetram
Thuravoor is situated north of Alappuzha town on NH 47 and 25 kms south of Kochi. This shrine is reckoned as one of the most devout shrines in Kerala. The cardinal deity is Lord Narasimhamoorthy. With equal importance Sri Mahasudarsanamoorthy who is the manifestation of Vishnu is also represented here. Both have separate sanctum sanctorum. The four-walled temple with two attractive flagmasts is spacious but very strict in adherence of customs. The chief priest is ought to be a Brahmachary (bachelor) who is not allowed to leave the temple premises during his priesthood in the temple.
The rituals and worship of Narasimhamoorthy and Sudarsanamoorthy will please all the gods in the universe, it is believed.
Vedic rituals, religious discourses and festivals conducted here attract many people from far and near.
