ശ്രീ തലത്തോട്ട മഹാദേവ ക്ഷേത്രം, വെട്ടുവേനി, ഹരിപ്പാട്, ആലപ്പുഴയിൽ തിരുവുത്സവവും മഹാശിവരാത്രി മഹോത്സവവും 2026 ഫെബ്രുവരി 02 മുതൽ 09 വരെ നടത്തപ്പെടുകയും മഹാശിവരാത്രി 2026 ഫെബ്രുവരി 15ന് ആചരിക്കപ്പെടുകയും ചെയ്യും.
തിരുവുത്സവവും മഹാശിവരാത്രി മഹോത്സവവും 2026 ശ്രീ തലത്തോട്ട മഹാദേവ ക്ഷേത്രം ആലപ്പുഴ | Thiruvutsavam & Maha Shivarathri Mahotsavam 2026 Sree Thalathotta Mahadeva Temple Alappuzha
Sree Thalathotta Mahadeva Temple located at Vettuveni near Harippad in Alappuzha district of Kerala is a revered ancient temple with a unique spiritual and cultural heritage. The temple is exceptional in that Lord Parameshwara is worshipped in two sanctums with equal importance manifesting as Dakshinamurthy and Vadakkumnathan.
This rare form of worship, along with the presence of two flagstaffs and the conduct of rituals with equal prominence, makes the temple one of the most distinctive Shiva temples in the region.
The annual festival of the temple is a vibrant blend of devotion, ritual precision and traditional temple arts, deeply rooted in Kerala’s age old customs. The festival begins with the ceremonial flag hoisting marking the formal commencement of the celebrations, and continues for several days with a series of elaborate poojas, abhishekams and offerings performed according to traditional tantric rites. Daily Harinama Keerthanam and Bhagavatha Parayanam create an atmosphere filled with spiritual energy drawing devotees from nearby villages and distant places alike.
A major highlight of the festival is the prominence given to classical temple art forms. Performances such as Kathakali, Chakyar Koothu, Ottanthullal, Sopana Sangeetham, Velakali, Thiruvathira and Mayura Nritham are presented by renowned artists and institutions, preserving and showcasing Kerala’s rich artistic heritage. These offerings are not merely performances but acts of devotion presented as vazhipadu before the deity.
The grand rituals of Pallivetta and Aarattu form the spiritual climax of the celebrations. The Aarattu procession accompanied by traditional percussion ensembles and devotional music reflects the collective faith and unity of the community. The participation of devotees through offerings like Chuttuvilakku, Kettukazhcha, Nirapara and special alankarams adds to the inclusive and communal nature of the festival.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• 5:00 AM: Harinama Keerthanam – Sree Thalathotta Shiva Bhakta Bhajana Samithi
• 6:30 AM: Parakottippattu – Sri Suku Narayanan, Harippad
• 7:30 AM: Bhagavatha Parayanam (Vazhipadu)
• 9:00 AM: Kodikkura & Kodikkayar Samarpanam with Vadyaghosham
• 5:30 – 6:30 PM: Thrikodiyettu (Flag Hoisting)
• Evening: Nadaswaram – Sri Pathiyoor Suresh & Party
• Evening: Melam – Mahadevikkad Sreekumar & Party
• Night: Fireworks & Chuttuvilakku
03-02-2026 (1201 Makaram 20, Tuesday)
• 5:00 AM: Harinama Keerthanam
• 7:30 AM: Bhagavatha Parayanam (In memory of Sri Gopalakrishna Pillai)
• Morning: Chuttuvilakku – Parvathi NSS Vanitha Samajam, Vettuveni
• 6:30 PM: Deeparadhana
• 7:30 PM onwards: Dance Performance – Saranga Dance & Music Academy, Harippad
04-02-2026 (1201 Makaram 21, Wednesday)
• 5:00 AM: Harinama Keerthanam
• 10:00 AM: Ottanthullal – Sri Evoor D. Raghunathan Nair & Party (WRA TV)
• 12:00 PM: Utsavabali Darshan
• Evening: Chuttuvilakku – Sri Jayakumar, Aswathi, Aryattu
• 6:30 PM: Deeparadhana
• 7:00 PM: Sopana Sangeetham – Sri Elur Biju & Party
05-02-2026 (1201 Makaram 22, Thursday)
• 5:00 AM: Harinama Keerthanam
• 7:30 AM: Bhagavatha Parayanam (Offering by Sri Ranjith Pillai)
• Chuttuvilakku – Sri Govindapillai, Harippad
• 6:30 PM: Deeparadhana
• 7:00 PM: Violin Concert – Kumaris Shivada Rajesh & Shreya S. Gopinath
• Mridangam & Mukharsangham Performances
• 8:15 PM onwards: Thiruvathira – Chaithram Thiruvathira Sangham, Akamkudi
06-02-2026 (1201 Makaram 23, Friday)
• 5:00 AM: Harinama Keerthanam
• 7:30 AM: Bhagavatha Parayanam (Offering by Sri Sreejith)
• 6:30 PM: Deeparadhana
• 7:30 PM onwards: Dance Performance – Nrithyashree Dance Academy, Natyashree Haritha S. Kumar
07-02-2026 (1201 Makaram 24, Saturday)
• 5:00 AM: Harinama Keerthanam
• 10:00 AM: Chakyar Koothu – Kalamandalam Jishnu Prathap & Party
• 12:00 PM: Utsavabali Darshan
• 6:00 PM: Sopana Sangeetham
• 6:30 PM: Deeparadhana
• 7:00 PM: Pinnal Thiruvathira – Sree Durga Pinnal Thiruvathira, Pallippad
• 8:00 PM: Isa Sangamam Bhajans – Saveri School of Music, Harippad
08-02-2026 (1201 Makaram 25, Sunday)
• 5:00 AM: Harinama Keerthanam – Mahadeva Kettukazhcha Samithi
• 7:30 AM: Bhagavatha Parayanam (Vazhipadu)
• 5:30 PM: Velakali – Mathoor Velakali Sangham, Ambalappuzha
• 6:30 PM: Deeparadhana & Sopana Sangeetham
• Evening: Mayura Nritham – Sri Kumaranalloor Hari
• 9:45 PM: Pallivetta
• 10:00 PM onwards: Panchavadyam & Return Procession
09-02-2026 (1201 Makaram 26, Monday)
• 5:00 AM: Harinama Keerthanam
• 7:30 AM: Bhagavatha Parayanam
• 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Parayeduppu & Vazhipadu Samarpanam
• After 3:00 PM: Aarattu Ezhunnallathu to Irattakulangara Devi Temple
• 7:00 PM: Thiru Aarattu
• Early Morning: Aarattu Varavu, Kodi Irakkam & Fireworks
15-02-2026 (1201 Kumbham 03, Sunday) – Maha Shivaratri
• 4:30 AM: Ennakavadi Abhishekam
• 6:00 AM: Shivapurana Parayanam
• 9:00 AM: Kavadi Abhishekam
• 6:30 PM: Kettukazhcha Varavu & Samarpanam
• Evening: Deeparadhana & Deepakazhcha
• 9:30 PM onwards: Major Set Kathakali (Bali Vadham & Daksha Yagam)
For more details about the events please see the notices provided below
Temple Location
📍 Sree Thalathotta Mahadeva Temple, Vettuveni Rd, near Railway Station, Haripad, Kerala 690514.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Harippad – 1 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Harippad KSRTC Bus Stand – 1 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Harippad Railway Station – 1.5 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 112 Km
Contact
📞 Temple Contact: 0479 2409 246
Ravindran Pillai : +91 95442 29012 (President)
Muralidharan Pillai : +91 94000 11430 (Secretary)
Adv. P. Jayakumar : +91 81569 82951 (Convener)
🌐 www.thalathotta.org
✉️ thalathottatemple@gmail.com
