എറണാകുളം ഗോശ്രീപുരത്തുള്ള വെങ്കിടാചലപതി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ വാർഷിക 5 ദിവസത്തെ മഹോത്സവം മാർച്ച്-ഏപ്രിൽ മാസങ്ങളിൽ പരമ്പരാഗത ആചാരങ്ങൾ, സാംസ്കാരിക പരിപാടികൾ, ഭക്തിനിർഭരമായ വഴിപാടുകൾ എന്നിവയുള്ള മഹത്തായ ആഘോഷമാണ്.
മഹോത്സവം 2026 | വെങ്കിടാചലപതി ക്ഷേത്രം ഗോശ്രീപുരം എറണാകുളം | Mahotsavam 2026 | Venkatachalapathy Temple Gosripuram Ernakulam
The temple is owned by Gowda Saraswatha Brahmins who migrated to Kochi from South Konkan and Goa. Historical evidences show that they migrated to Kochi in 1294 A.D. with their idol,
Venkitachalapathy. According to legend, the idol of Lord Venkitachalapathy was the one worshipped by Saluva Narasimha Raja, the ruler of Vijayangara kingdom.
The idol was granted to him by Lord Venkitachapathy himself on condition that the Lord would leave Vijayanagara after the death of the king for Gosripuram. After the death of the King, the idol was kept in a well. Years later the idol was recovered from the well and brought to Gosripuram and in 1599 A.D. In 1791 A.D., the idol was shifted to Thuravoor and then to Alappuzha fearing a threatened looting by Tipu Sulthan. The idol was installed at Anantha Narayanapuram under the protection of Travancore Raja. But the devotees stole the idol and brought back to Gosripuram in 1853. Though there was litigation over the issue between the Government of Travancore and Government of Cochin, the judgment was in favor of Cochin. In 1881 A.D. the idol was reinstalled at Gosripuram. In 1886, Kasi Madathipathi (Chief of Kasi Mutt) became the supreme head of
the temple and representatives of Konkani Mahajanayogam looked after the management. In 1917 Cochin Government took over the administration due to some disputes between Mahajanayogam and its representatives. Before the integration of the states of Travancore and Cochin (in 1949), the Government returned the right of management of temple to the Mahajanayogam.
Mahotsavam 2026 | Venkatachalapathy Temple Gosripuram Ernakulam
The Mahotsavam festival starts with the flag hoisting ceremony (Dwajarohanam). The festival days will end with Vahana Pooja in the night. Pallakkupooja, Seeveli, etc are
some of the important rituals conducted during the festival. Parayeduppu is a procession in which the idol will be taken in Swarna Pallakku to the nearby places. The festival ends with Arattu (the holy dip). Chenda melam is also conducted as a part of the festival.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Dwajarohanam
• Vahana
• Pooja
• Pallakkupooja
• Seeveli
• Parayeduppu
• Arattu
Temple Location
📍 Venkitachalapathy Temple, Cochin Thirumala Devaswom Gosripuram, Mattancherry - 682 002 Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Mattancherry - 450 m
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Mattancherry Bus Stop - 1.2 km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Ernakulam Junction Railway Station - 10.9 km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport - 42.1 Km
Contact
📞 0484 2225 459, 0484 2224 197
