Mahotsavam 2025 | Peralasserry Subrahmanya Temple Kannur

മഹോത്സവം 2025 | പെരളശ്ശേരി സുബ്രഹ്മണ്യ ക്ഷേത്രം കണ്ണൂർ | Mahotsavam 2025 | Peralasserry Subrahmanya Temple Kannur

Peralassery Subramanyaswamy Temple is situated at Mundallur, 15km from Kannur on Kannur-Koothuparaba Road.This is a very ancient temple and believed as established by Lord Srirama and Hanuman Swamy. Once Lord Subramanya asked Lord Brahma Deva the meaning of 'Ohm'. The meaning and its explanation given by Brahma Deva was not felt satisfactory for Lord Subramanya.
He captured him and put him in a cell in custody. Lord Shiva when understood about this horrible mistake of his son he released Brahma Deva and explained to Subramanya that his deed in that regard was a great sin.For that sin Subramanyaswamy had to take the form of a serpent and had to live in an isolated well. To protect him from Sun and rain other serpents stood over the well with raised hoods. The place where the serpents protected Subramanya is Peralassery according to the legends. When Parvathy Devi came to know that her son was changed in the form of a Snake she begged to Lord Shiva to give back her son.

Lord Shiva recommended her to perform 'Shasti Vrat' and after eighteen Shasti Vrat Lord Subramanya appeared in the form of a Serpent in front of her. Parvathy Devi recognized that the six hooded serpent who stood in front of her was her son and hugged him. Subramanya at that moment was changed back to his original form. In the 'Thretha Yuga' when Sri Rama reached here in search of Sita Devi he reached this place. There was a temple at this place known as 'Ayyappan Kavu and presiding deity was Lord Ayyappa. Sri Rama recognized presence of Subramanya there. He told Hanuman Swamy to bring an idol from the Himalayas. Hanuman did not reach in time of the auspicious moment to consecrate the idol and so Sri Rama consecrated his bangle instead of the idol. The bangle is called as 'Vala' in Malayalam and the bangle of the prince was called as 'peruvala'. Thus the place name was derived as 'Peruvalassery' which got transformed as Peralassery. When Hanuman Swamy reached with the idol it was also consecrated there by Hanuman Swamy himself. After the consecration, for performing the 'unction'Hanuman Swamy created a pond by hitting on the ground by his tail with great force. The idol of Lord Maha Vishnu was also consecrated. The temple Hanuman consecrated came to be known as 'Markadakassery' and later became 'Makreri' temple.

Mahotsavam 2025 | Peralasserry Subrahmanya Temple Kannur

Main days are 'Ayilyam, shashti, Sankramam' in this temple.The yearly main festival is conducted in the month of 'Dhanu' (Dec-Jan) and will be for eight days which is commenced with the flag hoisting. The morning ritual on all festival days include elephant procession and Kazhchasheeveli folowed by Thidambu nritham and panchavadyam. Kathakali, Chakyarkoothu, Ottanthullal, Parayanthullal etc will be held as part of the festivities. Other programmes include cultural shows like dance, music shows, etc. Iratta thayambaka, Keli and Kombupattu area also performed during these days. Large number of devotees visit Peralassery temple to get rid of 'Sarpa Kopam'(the bad effects of Serpent curses). Devotees of all faiths are allowed to enter this temple for worship. This is one among many rich art traditions of North Malabar. It is mainly performed by Namboothiris, and rarely other Brahmin communities like Shivalli, Karhade and Havyaka.Aarattu is held on the last day followed by kodiyirakkal, Uchapooja and aarattu sadya.

EVENTS/PROGRAMS

• Kathakali
• Chakyarkoothu
• Ottanthullal
• Parayanthullal
• Thidambu Nritham

Temple Location

📍 Sree Subramanya Temple, Mundalur, Peralassery, Kannur - 670622 Kerala.

Accessibility

🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Kuthuparambu Town - 10 Km

🚌 Nearest Bus Station: AKG Peralassery Bus Stop- 250 m

🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Kannur Railway Station - 17.9 Km

✈️ Nearest Airport: Calicut International Airport -109 Km

Contact

📞 0497 282 7601