Vishnumya Kuttichathan Temple

Lord Siva, with his aids and troops, while hunting wild animals in the forest reached a place called Koolikkunnu – a beautiful forest blessed with a stream and meadows. While resting at the Koolikunnu, he saw a young, beautiful forest girl – half nakedly bathing in the river. Lord Siva was stunned to see her beauty and got a strong desire to possess her. He asked her name and whereabouts. Her name was Koolivaka, the daughter of the forest king. After knowing her name and details, Lord Siva expressed his interest in her, flirted with her, and wooed her for sexual pleasure. But, Koolivaka, who is an ardent devotee of Goddess Parvathy, realized that the hunter standing in front of her is not an ordinary man, but the Lord Paramasiva himself.

To escape, she told a lie to Lord Siva that she is in her period and hence could not be touched. She promised to satisfy his desire after 7 days, at the same place. Koolivaka, in deep feeling, prayed to Sree Parvathy, the wife of Lord Siva about the incident and sought her help to solve the problem. Sree Parvathy Devi appeared before Koolivaka and consoled telling her that She (Parvathy) will meet Lord Siva in disguise at the appointed place and time. Accordingly, Sree Parvathy Devi met Lord Siva in disguise with the help of Lord Mahavishnu. Lord Siva enjoyed all sexual pleasures with Sree Parvathy who came in disguise of Koolivaka with the help of Mahavishnu. After receiving the sperms from Lord Siva, Parvathy deposited the ovule in two Cubers (Kizhangu). One cuber was deposited at the river bank and the other was gifted to Koolivaka and advised Koolivaka to eat it.

Parvathy Devi blessed Koolivaka saying that she will give birth to a child, who has the strength and capabilities of Lord Siva and Parvathy if she (Koolivaka) ate that cuber. The cuber deposited at the river, side gave birth to 300 Chathan kids. As instructed by Sree Parvathy, Koolivaka ate the cuber. On eating the Cuber (Kizhangu), Koolivaka became pregnant. When the delivery time approached, Koolivaka suffered from acute pain and feared that she will die out of pain. She prayed to Lord Mahavishnu for smooth delivery. Quickly, a child with exquisite features was born in the Maya of Mahavishnu. Hence this child is known as Vishnumaya. Since Vishnumaya was born to a jungle woman, he is known by his pet name Chathan. The name Kuttichathan was fallen upon him since he is small and ever young. To comply with the religious rituals like ‘Charade Kettu’ and the naming ceremony, education Koolivaka decided to take the child to his father Lord Siva.