എറണാകുളം കോതകുളങ്ങര ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ തിരുവുത്സവം ജനുവരിയിലോ ഫെബ്രുവരിയിലോ നടക്കുന്ന എട്ട് ദിവസത്തെ വാർഷിക ഉത്സവമാണ്. ഈ ഊർജ്ജസ്വലമായ ആഘോഷം ഭഗവതി ദേവിക്ക് സമർപ്പിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നു, കൂടാതെ വിപുലമായ ആചാരങ്ങൾ, സാംസ്കാരിക പ്രകടനങ്ങൾ, ഗംഭീരമായ ക്ഷേത്ര ഘോഷയാത്ര എന്നിവ ഉൾപ്പെടുന്നു.
താലപ്പൊലി മഹോത്സവം 2025 | മുതുകാട് ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം എറണാകുളം | Thiruvutsavam 2025 | Kothakulangara Bhagavathy Temple Ernakulam
Kothakulangara Sree Bhagavathy Temple near one kilometer north Angamaly. one of the 108 and centuries old Durga Temple which is installed by lord Parasurama. According to a popular legend; in ancient days one Nampoothiri was carrying a Bhagavathy statue on the way to his home.
Upon seeing a pond he placed the statue on the banks and began to bath in the pond. After some time he heard a sound of somebody jumping into water. The statue was missing. He realized that the Bhagavathy wanted to stay at that Place. He named the place Kotha kulam kara. Kotha is the other name of Bhagavathy, kulam is the Malayalam word for "pond" and kara is the Malayalam word for "place".
Thiruvutsavam 2025 | Kothakulangara Bhagavathy Temple Ernakulam
The temple festival starts with hoisting of the flag, Kodiyettam on the day one. Daily poojas include ashtabhishekam, kalabhabhishekam, deeparadhana, bhajans, thayambaka, etc. Aarattu purappadu is an important ritual on mornings from the second day.Chakyarkoothu, Ottanthullal, Kathakali, and such classical art forms are presented at the temple during the festival days. The popular folk art, Kurathiyattam is presented on one of those days. Various cultural programmes like dance shows, ganamela, Bale, etc is staged on the festival days.On the seventh afternoon, a spectacular procession led by three caparisoned tuskers takes place. One of the tuskers will carry the symbolic image of the deity. Temple percussion music seta a vigorous rhythm to the procession. On the last day, Aarattu marks the conclusion of the festival.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Kodiyettam
• Ashtabhishekam
• Kalabhabhishekam
• Deeparadhana
• Thayambaka
• Traditional art forms
• Cultural programmes
• Aarattu
Temple Location
📍 Kothakulangara Sree Bhagavathy Temple, Kothakulangara, Angamaly, Ernakulam - 683572 Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Angamaly Junction - 1.2 km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Durga Ambalam bus stop - 160 m
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Angamaly railway station - 3 km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport - 6 km
