ഉരവപ്പാറ സുബ്രഹ്മണ്യസ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ മകര മഹോത്സവം മകരമാസത്തിൽ (ജനുവരി-ഫെബ്രുവരി) 3 ദിവസങ്ങൾ നീണ്ടുനിൽക്കുന്ന വാർഷിക ഉത്സവമാണ്.
മകര മഹോത്സവം 2025 | ഉറവപ്പാറ സുബ്രഹ്മണ്യ സ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം ഇടുക്കി | Makara Mahotsavam 2025 | Uravappara Subrahmanya Swamy Temple Idukki
The Makara Mahotsavam is celebrated to pay obeisance to Lord Subrahmanya, the presiding deity of the temple, in his divine manifestation as a child. The temple is also known as 'Malayala Palani". Legend has
it that the idol of Lord Subrahmanya here is a self-manifested one.
Pandavas, the renowned heroes of the great Indian epic Mahabharata along with their spouse Draupadi are believed to have had a sojourn here during their twelve years exile. At present, three big boulders can be seen atop of the rocks which is believed to be the three stands of a rock oven used by the Pandavas for cooking purposes. When a shortage of water occurred, Bhima, the mightiest among Pandavas is said to have forcibly applied his foot on the hard rock which produced an elegant spring. Many say that the pond produced by the force of Bhima is Uravappara. Some others believe that the temple got its name from the 'Abhishekatheertham' that flows down from the rocks.
Makara Mahotsavam 2025 | Uravappara Subrahmanya Swamy Temple Idukki
Makara Mahotsavam is a significant annual festival at the
Uravappara Temple. The most important day is the
second day coinciding with Punartham asterism. The
shrine is decked up for the occasion with flowers, leaves,
lights and lamps. Special pujas and rituals are conducted
from early morning. The rituals continue till late night.
Carrying various types of Kavadi is the most important
ritual. Devotees also enter into a trance and pierce their
body with vel or small lances. Kavadi processions with the
accompaniment of traditional temple music is a major
highlight of the festival. Cultural events are staged as part
of the festivities.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Kavadi Procession
• Special Pujas
• Kurathiyattam
• Thalapoli
• Cultural Events
• Percussion Music
• Devotional Musical Concert
Temple Location
📍 Uravapara Sree Subrahmanya Swamy Temple, Olamattom, Thodupuzha P O, Idukki - 685584 Kerala
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Olamattom Bus Stop - 900 m
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Thodupuzha Bus Station - 2.5 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Kottayam Railway Station - 56.9 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport - 54.8 Km
Contact
📞 +91 94970 26826
