Ekadashi Mahotsavam is an important festival celebrated at the Kanathur Mahavishnu Temple. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu (the preserver in Hindu trinity). In the Hindu calendar called Panchang the progression of the moon from new moon to full moon is divided into fifteen equal arcs. One lunar day is measured by each arc called 'tithi.
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The length of that lunar day is the time taken by the moon to traverse that distance. The 11th tithi or lunar day is referred to as Ekadashi and corresponds to a precise phase in the waxing and waning of the moon. The moon on the Ekadashi day corresponding to the bright half (Shukla Paksh) of the lunar month will appear roughly three fourths full and the moon in the dark half (Krishna Paksh) of the lunar month will be about three fourths dark.
It is considered to be a spiritually beneficient day as the rays of the moon on this day actually nourish the subtle nerves and feelings of the heart.
The Ekadashi Mahotsavam is associated with various rituals and offerings to Lord Vishnu, worshipped as
the preserver according to Hindu belief.Prasadamoottu, Niramala Sreebhoothabali, Navakom and Karpporapradakshinam are some of the rituals performed during the festival. It is considered auspicious to fast on the Ekadashi day. During the festival, Thidamu Nritham, Bhajans, Erattathayambaka, classical dance and music events are held.
Ekadashi Mahotsavam 2025 Kanathur Mahavishnu Temple Pallikunnu Kannur
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
Ekadasipooja
Karpporadeepa Pradakshinam
Thidampu Nritham
Prasadamoottu
Erattathayambaka
Elephant Procession
Classical Dance & Music
Cultural Programs
Temple Location
📍 Kanathur Sree Mahavishnu Temple, Pallikkunnu, Kannur - 670004 Kerala
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Unique JVC Automobiles- 51 m
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Pallikunnu Mookamika Temple Bus Stop - 90 m
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Kannur Railway Station - 4 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Calicut International Airport - 119 km
Contact
📞 +91 497 274 9888
