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Vadakkumpuram Vishnumaya Devasthanam (alternatively Vishnumaya Chathan Temple) is a Hindu temple at Chenthrapinni, Thrissur District, Kerala state, India. It is dedicated to the god Vishnumaya in Kerala. The god is also known by the name Chathan.

Vadakkumpuram Sri Vishnumaya Devasthanam is the only north facing temple in the world. The deity is enshrined here in Kubhera bavam.

The Tantri has been consecrated the diety at the Vadakkumpuram Devasthanam itself. Therefore Vadakkumpuram Devasthanam is called Sri Vishnumaya Moolasthana.

Temple was built with stone and cement. Dwarapalakar  ( Temple protectors) is the main attraction of the Vadakkumpuram Sree Vishnumaya Devasthanam Most idols are made with special stone.  The Vishnumaya Idol was built with Bronze its height is 2.5 feet and badrakali idol height is 4 feet built with special bronze.  

The main deity of the temple is Vishnumaya. The deity of the temple is represented in the serene Kubera posture of the deity facing north. Includes two hands.Vadakkumpuram Sri Vishnumaya Devasthanam is named as Vadakkumpuram Sri Vishnumaya

Devasthanam as the temple deity known for his magical powers sits on a diamond throne holding a short staff (mantrikavadi) holding a magic pot (Amritakumbham).This temple of 381 brothers and mother Koolivaka Devi is often recognized.

Located in the central part of Kerala, this temple is called Chathan temple by Tamil speaking people. Chatan got its name from Shasta. The temple embodies ancient Shakteya rituals which are rarely observed in contemporary Kerala temples.Earlier this temple was a small shrine. Over time, it became outdated and then the family started suffering. The gold issue was looked into in real time and under the leadership of Ayush Sharma, the grandson of the family, God’s will was heard and the remedial actions were initiated accordingly.