ആലപ്പുഴ പഴയവീട്ടിലുള്ള ദേവീക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ മീനഭരണി മഹോത്സവം മാർച്ച് അല്ലെങ്കിൽ ഏപ്രിൽ മാസങ്ങളിൽ (മീനം) നടക്കുന്ന 3 ദിവസത്തെ ആദരണീയമായ വാർഷിക ഉത്സവമാണ്, ഊർജ്ജസ്വലമായ ആചാരങ്ങളും സാംസ്കാരിക ആഘോഷങ്ങളും പ്രദർശിപ്പിക്കുന്നു.
മീനഭരണി മഹോത്സവം 2025 | ദേവീക്ഷേത്രം പഴയവീട് ആലപ്പുഴ | Meenabharani Mahothsavom 2025 | Devi Temple Pazhayaveedu Alappuzha
It is one of the oldest temples in Alappuzha. The presiding deity of this temple is goddess Bhadra Kaali. Muruga, Sasatha and Ganapathy are the main sub deities here. It is believed that Mullakkal Bhagawathy comes to this temple for the Arattu.
The annual festival is observed in the Malayalam month of
meenam (March/April). Meena bharani festival is one of the
major events in Kerala.
Meenabharani Mahothsavom 2025 | Devi Temple Pazhayaveedu Alappuzha
Meena Bharani is the day when the
Bharani Nakshatram falls in the Malayalam month of
meenam. The day is of great significance at Goddess
Temples in Kerala. This festival is celebrated with pomp
and gaiety. 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. Traditional performing arts and music
and dance are staged during the festival period. The
highlight of the festival is Kuthiyottam and Kettukazha.
Kuthiyottam is performed as an important offering to the
deity. This is a ritual dance practiced and perfected through
several centuries. Thousands of devotees throng to witness
the events and rituals. Numerous cultural programs and
temple arts are performed on all days of the festival.
Caparisoned elephants, melam, fireworks and sheevali are
part of the festival. Another major event of the festival is the
display of huge decorated forms of temple cars known as
Kuthiras. Kettukazhcha which is a visual spectacle attracts
people from different parts of India and around the world.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Cultural Programs and Folk Arts
• Spiritual Discourses
• Percussion Music
• Musical Concerts
• Classical Dance
• Drama
• Kathakali
• Ottanthullal
• Thiruvathira
• Bharathanatyam
• Mohiniyattam
• Chakyarkoothu
• Kuthiyottam
• Kettukazhcha
Temple Location
📍 Pazhayaveedu Devi Temple, Pazhayaveedu P.O, Alappuzha - 688002, Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Thiruvampady Higher secondary school - 200 m
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Alappuzha Bus Station - 2 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Alappuzha Railway Station - 2.5 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Nedumbassey International Airport - 85 Km
CONTACT
📞 +91 477 2252 973
