The Kalarcode Mahadevan Temple, one of the major temples in Alappuzha, dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrates its annual festival in the Malayalam month of Thulam (October/November)
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It is one of the major temples in Alappuzha. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Legend says that this
temple has more than 500 year old history and exists before Ambalappuzha Sreekrishna Swamy Temple.
Devotees believe that Kalarcode Mahadevan is as powerful as Ettumanoor Mahadevan. Annual festival of this temple is celebrated in the Malayalam month of Thulam (October/November).
The annual festival is observed in the Malayalam month of thulam (October/November). There is a flag hoisting ceremony marking the beginning of the festival. The shrine is traditionally decorated with plantain, coconut leaves,
flowers, leaves, traditional lamps and lights. There are special poojas and offerings during the festival period. Also
annadanam is held on all days.
Thiruvutsavam Sree Mahadeva Temple Kalarcode Alappuzha
Traditional performing arts and music and dance are staged during the festival
period. Thousands of devotees throng to witness the events and rituals. Numerous cultural programs and temple arts are
performed along with religious discourses on all days of the festival. Caparisoned elephants, melam, fireworks and
sheevali are part of the festival. On the final day Arattu(holy bath) takes place where the utsava murt of the deity is
taken out of the shrine for ritual bathing.
Temple Location
📍 Kalarcode Sree Mahadeva Temple, kalarcode, Sanathanapuram P.O, Alappuzha- 688003 Kerala
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Alappuzha Town - 4 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Alappuzha Bus Station -5 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Alappuzha Railway Station -4.7 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Nedumbassey International Airport -87 Km
Contact
📱 +91 9633297660 Mr.Anil(Temple advisory committee President)
