Puthukulangara Mahavishnu Temple is located in Edappally, in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. Historically, the temple was managed by the Mambattu Bhattathiri family, whose members also served as trustees of the renowned Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple in Tripunithura. One of the significant upadevathas (sub-deities) of the temple is Goddess Bhadrakali. She was consecrated by a devout member of the Mambattu Bhattathiri family, who was a dedicated worshipper of Kodungalloor Bhagavathy. In his later years, when he became too old to undertake the journey to the Kodungalloor temple, he prayed during what he believed to be his final visit, expressing deep sorrow over his inability to continue worship. That more night, he dreamt of Bhagavathy appearing before him, assuring him that she had accompanied him home. She instructed him to install her idol near his residence, following proper rituals. Following this divine vision, he consecrated the idol of Bhagavathy in the Puthukulangara Temple during the 17th century. Another important deity in the temple is Dharma Sastha, whose idol also has a compelling historical background. During the second half of the 18th century, one of the temples in North Malabar was attacked by Tipu Sultan’s forces. A devotee rescued the partially damaged idol of Dharma Sastha to save it from further destruction. Upon reaching Kochi, he entrusted the idol to the Mambattu Bhattathiri family, who installed it near the Siva temple within the Puthukulangara premises. During the reign of Sakthan Thampuran, the King of Kochi, the Siva temple was reconstructed. According to local lore, the King was cured of a persistent skin ailment on his shoulder after offering prayers at this temple. In gratitude, he also commissioned the construction of an oottupura (dining hall) to serve meals to devotees. In the 19th century, following the extinction of the Mambattu Bhattathiri lineage, the temple administration was transferred by royal decree to Muriyamangalath Mana in Kalady. Since the early 20th century, daily rituals and poojas have been conducted by members of Thoppil Madhom, a Thulu Brahmin family. The temple is also known for its vibrant traditional festivals. Kalamezhuthu Pattu, a ritualistic art form, is performed annually during the Mandalam season as an offering to please Bhagavathy. Makaravilakku is celebrated annually at the Dharma Sastha shrine. Another major highlight is the Thalappoli procession held on Meenabharani day, where devotees carry lamps from the Arukola Prathishta to the temple in a grand celebration of divine energy and tradition.