This temple is situated at Poomangalam panchayat in Tichur district. Shathrughna Devan is a symbolism of the Sudharshana Chakra, which is seen held in the sacred hands of Lord Maha Vishnu and Payyammal Sri Shathrughna Swami temple has the rare privilege of getting that holiness as the presiding deity. This temple is situated a little to the west of Vellangalloor Junction on the Irinjalakuda - Kodungalloor route. This temple is also accessible from Irinjalakuda, through Edakulam route. The four feet tall rectangular cubicle idol, which is facing east, is adorned with poojas twice a day. Ganapathi, which is in state on the rocky more surface of the sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum) faces south and Hanuman believed to be on the face of the mandap are the presiding sub-deities. The important offerings are Ganapathi Homam during the Malayalam month of Karkidaka and Avil (flattened rice) which is offered to Lord Hanuman. The history of this temple is related to Vakkayil Kaimal, who was a very prominent ruler in Ponnani taluk. The fishermen fishing out in the sea, caught a very big fish, and they brought the fish to show Vakkayil Kaimal.  They cut open its stomach, and found four stone idols belonging to the Dwapara age. This phenomenon was analyzed through astrological prasnam and it was found that the idols were the ones adored by Lord Krishna and was the idols of Sree Rama, Bharath, Lakshmana and Shathrughana, sons of Dhasharatha. The idol of Sree Rama was installed at Thriprayar, Bharath at Irinjalakuda, Lakshmana at Moozhikulam and Shathrughna at Payyammel on the very same day. Payyammel temple, which was a Mahakshethra (the great temple) was destroyed by the Dutch invasion, and later on the idol was found from the temple pond. This temple was under the control of Payyammel Illam from its beginning, and after re-installation of the deity, it got under the control of Nedumbilli Mana, and the temple thanthri belongs to this mana itself. Now the Shathrughana Seva samithi elected from among the local devotees governs the temple. The installation day is observed on the Mageeriyam star day during the Malayalam month of Medam. The six-day temple festival starts by a flag hoisting on the Pooyam star day in the month of Kumbh, and on the fifth day "Pallivetta" is observed. After Aarattu, there is an important ritual known as "Kodikkal Para". There is a regular big crowd of devotees to perform this ritual, as it is believed that it brings in all round well-being. The whole month of Karkidaka and in other important days, "Prasatha Oottu" (a meal consisting of the holy & blessed food from the presiding deity) is conducted. "Sudarshana Pushpanjali" is the most important offering. which is believed to eradicate malice through enemies, and also for all round well-being. For family welfare and solace "Sudarshana Chakra" shall be offered at the altar. A devotee can also avail blessed and sanctified Sudharshana Chakras. Laghu Sudharshana Pushpanjali, offering oil, feeding the fish are other important offerings. Ganapathi Homam and offering of flattened rice to Hanuman Swami, and spelling out one’s mistakes at the altar after the late evening supper pooja, and doing penance is also practiced here. Pilgrimage to The Four Temples (Nalambala Pradhakshinam) The idols of Sri Rama, Bharatha, Lakshmana and Sathrughna which were adored by Sri Krishna during the Dwapara period are installed and consecrated at Thriprayar, Irinjalakuda, Moozhikulam and Payyammel temples respectively. The pilgrimage to these four temples on a single day during the holy month of Karkidaka will shower the blessings for health and well-being, child bearing, all round prosperity specially to eradicate Kalikala Doshas. Since these four temples have been installed and consecrated on the same day, it is advisable to visit these temples in a single day. According to the Aacharyas (Scholars) the pilgrimage should start from Thriprayar and end in Payyammel, through Irinjalakuda and Moozhikulam. After these four Dharshanas, adoring the uniquely powerful Ganapathy at Payyammel temple andpartaking of the Prasad Oottu will bring the pilgrimage to the four temples (Nalambala- Pradhakshina) to an end and it is the ideal way of getting showered by the enormous blessings of these Dasharathee temples.