The Malliyoor Sree Maha Ganapathy Temple in Kottayam district, Kerala, is the sacred abode of the all-encompassing divine presence of Lord Ganesha — a cherished destination where thousands of devotees come seeking refuge at His feet, from all over India.

The endearing elephant-headed Lord Ganesha, the son of Siva and Parvathy, enjoys prime place among all the gods in the Hindu pantheon. He is Parabrahma incarnate, the God of Wisdom and Learning, the Remover of all Obstacles.

The temple is incomparable in the conception of the presiding deity as Vaishnava Ganapathy, with a young Sree Krishna seated on the lap of Lord Ganesha. This unique and powerful infusion of the Vaishnava spirit is the supreme achievement of Brahmasree Bhagavatha Hamsam Malliyoor Sankaran Nampoothiri.