തിരുവാതിരാ മഹോത്സവം, ത്രിക്കേക്കുന്ന് ശ്രീ മഹാദേവ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ, വരഴിതല, ഡിസംബർ-ജനുവരി മാസങ്ങളിൽ 3 ദിവസങ്ങളായുള്ള വാർഷിക ഉത്സവമാണ്, ഉയർന്ന ആചാരങ്ങളും സാംസ്കാരിക പരിപാടികളും ഉൾക്കൊള്ളുന്നു.
തിരുവാതിര മഹോത്സവം തൃക്കേക്കുന്ന് മഹാദേവ ക്ഷേത്രം വഴിത്തല ഇടുക്കി | Thiruvathira Mahotsavam 2025 | Thrikkekkunnu Mahadeva Temple Vazhithala Idukki
Thiruvathira Festival is conducted to celebrate the birthday of Lord Shiva. There is an interesting story behind the birth of Lord Shiva. One day, Brahma and Vishnu were both arguing about who among them was more powerful and important. Right then, an inexplicable blazing pillar appeared in front of them, whose root and tip were not to be seen.
The roots seemed to penetrate deep into the earth with the tip piercing into the skies beyond eternity. Amazed by this pillar, both of them wondered which could be this third entity that landed there instantly in a way challenging both of their supremacy. Both Brahma and Vishnu set out to locate the start and end of that pillar. Brahma turned into a goose and flew up to find the top of the pillar, while Vishnu turned into a boar and dug into the earth to look for its roots. The process of search happened for ages and the outcome proved futile both of them not being able to succeed in their
mission. After their unsuccessful attempt, both of them felt humbled and came back to their original place only to find Lord Shiva manifesting in front of them. Thus the divine play of Lord Shiva made them understand that there was this mightier third power that ruled over the universe.
Thiruvathira Mahotsavam 2025 | Thrikkekkunnu Mahadeva Temple Vazhithala Idukki
The festival is celebrated over a period of 3 days and starts with Palliyunarthal in the early morning. Thirumunpil Paravayppu is a special event conducted during the festival. Special Poojas, Kazhcha Seeveli, Thalappoli Khoshayathra ( Procession with lamps), Kalasham are held during these days. Temple arts like Chakyarkoothu, Maha Prasada Ooottu etc are also performed there.Thiruvathirakali is a special event which is a main attraction of the festival in which ladies participate without any barrier in age.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
Thirumunpil Paraveyppu
Kazcha Seeveli
Thalappoli Khoshayathra
Kalasham
Maha Prasada Oottu
Temple Arts
Folk Arts
Cultural Programs
Temple Location
📍 Thrikkekkunnu Shiva Temple, SH42, Vazhithala, Idukki - 685583 Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Vazhithala - 170 m
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Vazhithala - 170 m
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Kottayam Railway Station - 44 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport - 49 Km
Contact
📞 04862 274433
