ആലപ്പുഴയിലെ മടത്തിൽ ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ നടക്കുന്ന മണ്ഡല മഹോത്സവം ഭക്തി, പരമ്പരാഗത ചടങ്ങുകൾ, കേരളത്തിന്റെ സമ്പന്നമായ സാംസ്കാരിക പൈതൃകം എന്നിവയെ ആഘോഷിക്കുന്ന жылാന്തഃപൂര്ണമായ ഉത്സവമാണ്.
മണ്ഡല മഹോത്സവം മദത്തിൽ ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം ആലപ്പുഴ | Mandala Mahotsavam Madathil Bhagavathi Temple Alappuzha
The Mandala Mahotsavam at Madathil Bhagavathi Temple in Alappuzha is one of the most significant religious and cultural events in Kerala. This annual festival attracts devotees from across the region who come to witness and participate in the rich traditions that have been preserved over centuries. The festival is celebrated with great devotion, reverence and a deep sense of community reflecting the spiritual and cultural ethos of the area.
The festival is observed over a period of 41 days coinciding with the Mandala season in the Malayalam calendar. During this time, the temple is decorated with traditional ornaments, flowers and lights creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere. Special rituals and poojas are performed daily, invoking the blessings of the Goddess Bhagavathi. Devotees participate in these rituals with sincerity often observing fasts and performing offerings as a mark of their devotion.
A key feature of the Mandala Mahotsavam is the chanting of Vedic hymns and devotional songs, which fills the temple premises with a spiritual ambiance. Traditional art forms and cultural performances including classical music, dance and folk arts are often organized as part of the celebrations. These performances not only entertain but also provide a glimpse into Kerala’s rich cultural heritage.
Pilgrims and tourists visiting the temple during the festival can also witness various community activities and charitable events, as the temple management encourages social welfare initiatives during this period. The festival serves as a time for both spiritual reflection and community bonding.
Madathil Bhagavathi Temple renowned for its serene surroundings and sacred aura, becomes a hub of spiritual energy during the Mandala Mahotsavam.
• Daily Poojas and Abhishekam
• Chanting of Vedic Hymns and Bhajans
• Special Homams
• Vilakku Pooja
• Kalamezhuthu Pattu
Temple Location
📍 Madathil Bhagavathi Temple, Kuttanad Taluk, Alappuzha, Kerala 688506.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/Landmark: Thanneermukkom Village
🚌 Nearest Bus Stop: Thanneermukkom Bund Road Junction – 3 Km
🚆 Nearest Railway Station: Cherthala Railway Station – 8 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport – 70 Km
