തിരുവുത്സവം, എറണാകുളം ഉളിയന്നൂർ മഹാദേവ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ, ജനുവരി-ഫെബ്രുവരി മാസങ്ങളിൽ നടക്കുന്ന 7-ദിവസത്തെ പ്രതിവർഷ ഉത്സവമാണ്.
തിരുവുത്സവം 2025 | എറണാകുളം ഉളിയന്നൂർ മഹാദേവ ക്ഷേത്രം | Thiruvutsavam 2025 | Uliyannoor Mahadeva Temple Ernakulam
Uliyannur Mahadev temple was designed and constructed by Sri Uliyannur Perunthachan at a distance of about 20 m from the old temple founded by Parashurama in BC 525. Lord Shiva's idol faces the east and the Periyar River. The sanctum sanctorum of the temple has a circumference of 42 m. The 68 wooden pillars in the temple signify 64 art forms and 4 Vedas.
Temple has a wide prayer hall
(namaskaramandapa). A big statue of Nandi faces the west. The idol of Goddess Parvathi also faces the
west. Annapoorneshwari is the secondary deity here. Sri Madathillappan temple is situated towards the
south of this temple. This temple has an idol of Swayambhu Ganapathi on its south. All these temples
together make up the Uliyannur Mahadev temple complex. Uliyannur temple was build, adhering strictly to
the traditional legacy. The annual festival or Thiruvutsavam is observed for more than a week in the
Malayalam month of Makaram. The annual festival conducted in this temple is famous and the name of
Uliyannoor Perunthachan is chatted around when we enter the premises of the temple. Once when the
construction of Uliyannoor temple was taking place, Thachan was unable to fix the pillars properly. He
started praying. It is believed that he heard a corporeal which told him a solution for the same. Hence the
temple also came to be known as Thashttam Shivakshethram. Uliyanoor Thachan, who built the temple
adhering strictly to traditional legacies later came to be known as Perunthachan.
Thiruvutsavam 2025 | Uliyannoor Mahadeva Temple Ernakulam
Thiruvutsavam starts with a Kodiyettu in the month of
January. The weeklong festival is notes for various rituals.
Traditional performing arts, music and dance are staged
during the period. Performers from all over Kerala participate
in the festival. Cultural events take place in the evening in
the temple premises. Devotees and other locals gather
around the premises till late night. The temple is beautifully
decorated during the period with plaintain, coconut leaves,
flowers, traditional lamps and lights. The Arattu attracts
thousands of devotees. The utsava murti of the deity is
taken for ritual purification by water on the day. Elephant
parade accompanied by percussion music is organized
during the festival. One of the elephants carries the deity
and circumambulates the temple. All the elephants in the
parade are adorned with gold plated caparisons, bells and
necklaces. The festival culminates ritualistically on the
Thiruvathira of Makaram.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Kodiyettu
• Aarattu
• Annadanam
• Pakalpooram
• Kudamattom
• Chakyarkoothu
• Ottanthullal
• Koodiyattom
• Thiruvathira
• Traditional Musical Events
Temple Location
📍 Uliyannoor Sree Mahadeva Temple, Uliyannoor, Aluva - 683108 kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Aluva Town - 1.1 km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Uliyannoor Bus Stop - 350 m
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Aluva Railway Station - 3.7 km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport - 15 km
Contact
📱 +91 484 2272 611 +91 484 2124 601
📧 uliyannoortemple@gmail.com
