Shiva is revered here in his ascetic form, making worship with fragrant offerings like flowers and incense sticks prohibited. The annual poojas, conducted in March, mark significant ceremonies at the temple, where the deity is revered as Rn Mochaka, the liberator of debts.
The temple administration, comprising Gurukkal, Ambalavasis, and other prominent families like Nambiars, Sharodys, and Marars, plays a crucial role in maintaining its traditions and rituals.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Thiru Ulsavam
The Thiru Ulsavam at Cheranalloor Shiva Temple, held in the Malayalam month of Kumbham (February-March), is a grand annual festival. This celebration includes various traditional rituals, cultural programs, and temple activities. The festival begins with the Kodiyettam, the ceremonial flag hoisting, marking the commencement of the festivities. Throughout the Ulsavam, devotees participate in special poojas, processions, and cultural performances, culminating in the Aarattun.
Vidyarambham
Vidyarambham is a significant event, typically held on Vijayadashami, the last day of the Navaratri festival. This ceremony marks the initiation of young children into the world of letters and learning. Devotees bring their children to the temple, where they are guided by priests to write their first letters in rice or sand.
Contact Address: Cheranalloor Shiva Temple, Kalady Cheranalloor, Cheranalloor, Kerala 683544
Phone Number: 0484 264 9024
