The main deity of the Sree Shanmuga Vilasam Temple is Lord Subrahmanya, also known as Murugan or Kartikeya, the Hindu god of war and victory, revered for his valor and wisdom.
This temple is a significant place of worship for devotees of Lord Subrahmanya, who come to seek his blessings for courage, strength, and success.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Poora Uthra Maholsavam
The Poora Uthra Maholsavam is celebrated in the month of Makaram with great fervor and devotion. Special poojas during the festival include Mrityunjaya Homam, a fire ritual seeking protection from untimely death and good health, and Naranga Vilakku Archana, an offering of lamps and lemons to the deity. Other significant rituals are Neyyu Vilakku Archana, an offering of ghee lamps, Pongala, where devotees prepare offerings, and Kavadi Kalasha Pooja, a ceremonial worship involving the carrying of decorated arches (Kavadi) as an act of devotion to Lord Subrahmanya.
Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajnyam
The Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajnyam is a week-long spiritual event dedicated to the recitation and interpretation of the Bhagavata Purana. Devotees gather at the temple to listen to the sacred stories of Lord Krishna and other divine tales, seeking spiritual enlightenment and blessings. The yajnyam includes various rituals, devotional singing, and the distribution of prasadam, fostering a deep sense of devotion and community among the participants.
Contact Address: Sree Shanmuga Vilasam Temple, north, Thampakachuvadu, Aaryad, Mannanchery, Alappuzha, Kerala 688521
Phone Number: 9745781766
