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15/05/2025

Kottiyoor Vaisakha Mahotsavam: A Sacred Festival of Devotion and Tradition

Kottiyoor Vaisakha Mahotsavam is one of Kerala’s most spiritually significant Hindu festivals, celebrated at the Kottiyoor Temple in Kannur district. This 28-day-long annual festival, observed between May and June, commemorates the mythical Daksha Yaga and pays homage to the divine energies of Lord Shiva and Goddess Sati. The unique blend of Vedic and Ta***ic rituals, along with its deeply rooted cultural elements, makes it a rare and revered event in Kerala’s spiritual calendar.

Historical Significance
Kottiyoor Temple is believed to be a Swayambhu (self-manifested) Shiva shrine. According to mythology, the site is associated with the Daksha Yaga, where Goddess Sati immolated herself, leading to Lord Shiva’s cosmic wrath. It is believed that the site of this yaga was Kottiyoor, and later, Parashurama sanctified the location by performing rituals. Thus began the Kottiyoor Vaisakha Mahotsavam, preserving centuries-old customs and sacred traditions.

The temple is uniquely divided into two shrines:

Akkare Kottiyoor (the temporary shrine, open only during the festival)

Ikkare Kottiyoor (the permanent shrine across the river)

Ritual Highlights
The festival begins with the arrival of the sword (Valam) from Muthirerikavu in Wayanad, symbolizing the invitation of Lord Shiva to the yaga.
Key rituals include:

Neyyattam (offering of ghee)

Elaneerattam (offering of tender coconuts)

Ashtami worship, Rohini and Makam rituals,

Kalam Varavu (decorative ritual drawing using natural colors)

Chathussatham offerings (sweet rice porridge)

Ardhanarishwara worship (symbolic representation of Shiva and Shakti)

The Elaneerattam is one of the most iconic rituals, where thousands of tender coconuts brought by devotees are poured over the swayambhu Shivalinga.

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Diamond Shiva Lingam

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30/05/2021

Thripunithura Irumpanam Vettikavu Bhagavati Temple situated in Ernakulam district is one of the few Bhadrakali temples in Kerala, that is dedicated to Vedic tradition, with a regular recital of Vedic Mantras and Murajapas.

Populace across the Nation and even beyond national borders visit Vettikavu Bhagavati Temple to experience the power and glory of the Goddess and to get rid of the evils of life. It is widely believed that worshipping the Goddess Vettikkavilamma, the deity of eternal mercy will help anyone to realize even the seemingly impossible desires in life.

The temple faces west on the Thripunithura Seaport-Airport Road. Chottanikkara Devi Temple is another iconic temple located close to Vettikavu Bhagavati Temple.

Mahishasuramardini is the goddess who incarnated to save the world from the great calamity and havoc created by Mahishasura. The idol of Bhadrakali Bhagavati is worshiped in this emotion and context. Vettikavu Temple is not famous for its rare rituals and ceremonies, but for the cosmic atmosphere of worship and peace created by the power of Vedic mantras. Upon entering the holy turf, the sound of Rigvedic mantras and Murajapas rejuvenates the body and mind with eternal bliss.

There is always a rush of devotees here to overcome obstacles in life and to achieve prosperity. Guruthi and the 12-bowl valiya Guruthi (grand Guruthi) are the auspicious rituals observed here.. All Guruthi are spiritual. Guruthi is an offering for liberation from the miseries of everyday life. The “Prasadam" or holy offering of this is provided to the devotees. The Theertham of Kaivattaka Guruthi will be given to everyone. Many devotees expect to be healed from diseases offering Guruthi. Twelve vessels of Guruthi are especially famous in rituals. It places great emphasis on good fortune and relief. This is a special offering of twelve "Uruli" (A Bronze Vessel) filled with Guruthi and placed on a pole. There is also the Guruthi which is offered on the respective days.

The ritual Great Guruthi is the mystic process that bonds all the evil spirits, negativity, and demon-like spirits in tune with the rhythm of the Goddess Chilamb. There is no evil or bad that can escape this bo***ge. Devotees are healed and rescued from illness and other grief.

Vettikavu Bhagavati Temple is one of the few temples that has performed more than a thousand rituals. Only a few temples as famous as the Chottanikkara Temple have crossed this landmark.
For more information Call: 08547178755, 09249796100

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Guruvayoor Temple

25/02/2021

Mahadeva temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples in Kerala, located at the southern tip of India. It is renowned for its mural art. The paintings of Lord Nataraja (God of Dance) on the gopuram (temple tower) are one of the main attractions here. Unlike in most other temples, here the idol faces the West.

Situated in the Kottayam district, the temple complex dates back to 1542 CE. It attracts large crowds when its annual Ezharaponnana (the seven-and-a-half elephants finished in gold) Ezhunallathu (procession) is held, usually in the month of February.

Location: Ettumanoor Temple Rd, Ettumanoor, Kerala
+91-481-2719375

18/11/2020

விஸ்வரூபத்தில் கிருஷ்ணர் தோன்றிய ஒரே கோயில்
ஸ்ரீ புருஷமங்கலம் ஸ்ரீகிருஷ்ண சுவாமி கோயில், கேரளா

கேரளாவில் அமைந்துள்ள ஒரு சிறந்த வரலாற்று கோயில், கிருஷ்ணர் விஸ்வரூப வடிவத்தில் அவதரித்த புண்ணிய ஸ்தலம்.

கேரளாவின் எர்ணாகுளம் மாவட்டத்தில் பிரவோம் (Piravom) அருகே கக்காட்டில் கக்காடு ஸ்ரிபுருஷமங்கலம் கோயில் அமைந்துள்ளது. இந்த கோயில் கிருஷ்ணருக்கு அர்ப்பணிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. பகவான் கிருஷ்ணர் விஸ்வரூபம் வடிவத்தில் 18 நாட்கள் தோன்றுவது எப்போதும் பக்தர்களை இந்த இடத்திற்கு ஈர்த்தது.

இந்த கோயில் மகாபாரதம் மற்றும் குருக்ஷேத்திரப் போருடன் நெருக்கமாக தொடர்புடையது. ஒவ்வொரு ஆண்டும், தனு 1 முதல் 18 வரை கோவிலில் விஸ்வரூப தரிசனம் அனுசரிக்கப்படுகிறது.

இந்த ஆண்டு, விஸ்வரூப தரிசனம் டிசம்பர் 16 முதல் ஜனவரி 2 வரை. இந்த நாட்களில் விஸ்வரூப தரிசனம் புராணமானது என்று பகவான் கிருஷ்ண பக்தர்கள் நம்புகிறார்கள். எல்லா தடைகளையும் நீக்கி வாழ்க்கையை வளப்படுத்த ஆயிரக்கணக்கான பக்தர்கள் அந்த நாட்களில் இங்கு வருகிறார்கள்.

தொலைபேசி: 09446086064, 09895522739

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18/11/2020

ప్రపంచవ్యాప్తంగా ఉన్న ఆలయాలలో, శ్రీకృష్ణుడు విశ్వరూపంలో కనిపించే ఏకైక ఆలయం
శ్రీ పురుషమంగళం శ్రీకృష్ణ స్వామి ఆలయం, కేరళలోని ఉంది.

కేరళలో ఉన్న ఈ గొప్ప చారిత్రక ఆలయంలో, శ్రీకృష్ణుడు విశ్వరూపంలో దర్శనమిస్తారు.

కేరళలోని ఎర్నాకుళం జిల్లాలోని పిరవోం సమీపంలో, కక్కాడ్ వద్ద కక్కాడ్ శ్రీపురుషమంగళం ఆలయం ఉంది. ఈ ఆలయం శ్రీకృష్ణుడికి అంకితం చేయబడింది. శ్రీకృష్ణుడు విశ్వరూపం రూపంలో 18 రోజులు కనిపించడం ఈ ప్రదేశానికి భక్తులను ఎప్పుడూ ఆకర్షిస్తుంది.

ఈ ఆలయం మహాభారతం మరియు కురుక్షేత్ర యుద్ధంతో దగ్గరి సంబంధం కలిగి ఉంది. ప్రతి సంవత్సరం కార్తీక మాసంలో కొద్ది రోజులు ఈ ఆలయంలో శ్రీకృష్ణుడు విశ్వరూపంలో దర్శనమిస్తారు.

ఈ సంవత్సరం విశ్వరూప దర్శనం డిసెంబర్ 16 నుండి జనవరి 2 వరకు ఉంటుంది. ఈ రోజుల్లో స్వామి యొక్క విశ్వరూప దర్శనం చేసుకోవడం అత్యంత శుభకరమని శ్రీకృష్ణ భక్తులు నమ్ముతారు. అన్ని అడ్డంకులను తొలగించి జీవితాన్ని సుసంపన్నం చేసుకోవడానికి స్వామి యొక్క దర్శనార్ధం ఆ రోజుల్లో వేలాది మంది భక్తులు ఇక్కడకు వస్తారు.

ఫోన్: 09446086064 (ప్రెసిడెంట్), 09895522739 (దేవస్వామ్ మేనేజర్)
అడ్రసు: శ్రీ పురుషమంగళం ఆలయం, కక్కాడ్, ఎర్నాకుళం, కేరళ

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