What are the temples in Kerala that have Lord Vishnu as their main deity?

 Lord Vishnu is one of the principal deities in Hinduism and is considered as the Supreme Being in Vaishnavism, one of the major branches of Hinduism. He is also known as Narayana and is believed to be the preserver or sustainer of the universe. Lord Vishnu is depicted in many forms, including as a four-armed god holding a conch, a discus, a mace and a lotus flower, and is often accompanied by his consort, Lakshmi, who is the goddess of wealth and prosperity. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu has taken several incarnations (avatars) in order to restore order on earth and protect the righteous, some of the most well-known avatars are Rama and Krishna.

Some of the temples in Kerala that have Lord Vishnu as their main deity are:

1. Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram
2. Sri Krishna Temple in Guruvayur
3. Sri Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Haripad
4. Sri Adikesava Perumal Temple in Thiruvattar
5. Sri Parthasarathy Temple in Haripad
6. Sri Rama Temple in Triprayar
7. Sri Narasimha Temple in Triprayar
8. Sri Rama Temple in Kottarakkara
9. Sri Rama Temple in Tiruvalla
10. Sri Rama Temple in Adoor.

There are several ways to pray to Lord Vishnu, depending on one's personal beliefs and practices. Here are a few common methods:

1. Chanting mantras: Chanting mantras such as "Om Namo Narayanaya" or "Hare Rama Hare Krishna" is believed to please Lord Vishnu and bring blessings.
2. Archana: Performing archana (worship) with traditional items such as a lamp, incense, and flowers, is considered as a way of expressing devotion to Lord Vishnu.
3. Puja: Performing a puja (ritual worship) to Lord Vishnu, which involves rituals such as bathing the deity's image, offering food, and reciting prayers and hymns.
4. Visiting temples: Visiting temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu, such as Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Sri Krishna Temple and Sri Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple, and offering prayers and performing pooja is considered as a way of expressing devotion.
5. Reading the Bhagavad Gita: The Bhagavad Gita is considered one of the most sacred texts in Hinduism and is believed to contain Lord Vishnu's teachings. Reading and meditating on the Gita is considered a way to connect with Lord Vishnu.
6. Fasting: Some devotees may choose to fast on certain days of the week, such as Ekadashi, which is considered to be dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Ultimately, the most important aspect of prayer is the devotion and sincerity of the person praying. It is important to find a method of prayer that feels meaningful and authentic to you.