ജനുവരി-ഫെബ്രുവരി (മകരം 6-22) മാസം പുത്തുക്കൈ ശ്രീ സദാശിവ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ 15 ദിവസത്തേക്ക് പ്രതിവർഷ നെയ്യാറ്റ മഹോത്സവം ആചാരപരമായ ചടങ്ങുകളോടും ആഘോഷങ്ങളോടും കൂടി ആഘോഷിക്കുന്നു.
നെയ്യാട്ട മഹോത്സവം 2025 | പുതുക്കൈ ശ്രീ സദാശിവ ക്ഷേത്രം കാസർകോട് | Neyyatta Mahotsavam 2025 | Puthukkai Sree Sadashiva Kshethram Kasargod
Neyyatta Mahotsavam is one of the important festivals at the Sree Sadashiva Temple in Puthukai. This temple is believed to be over 1200 years old.
The presiding deity at the temple is Lord Shiva as Kirathamurthy. The legend of the temple is based on Lord Shiva's and his consort Goddess Parvathi's decision to test the devotion of Arjuna (third of Pandavas) who has been trying to appease the Lord for the deadly 'Pashupatha Asthra'. The Lord disguised himself as a hunter and began a fight with Arjuna. Inspite of the best of his weapon skills, Arjuna was unable to defeat the hunter (the Lord in disguise). The Lord was pleased with Arjuna's dedication and skill and granted him the weapon with the advice that it may be used righteously and only against an equal opponent, before disappearing into the Shivalinga that Arjuna worshipped at the place. The festival at the temple is in honour of the Kirathamurthy form of Lord Shiva.
Neyyatta Mahotsavam 2025 | Puthukkai Sree Sadashiva Kshethram Kasargod
Neyyatta Mahotsavam is one of the rarest of such festivals
in kerala. At a predetermined time of the first day of festival,
a number of Yogis (not less than 16 in number) begin
penance for 14 days. This includes following a Satwik once
in a day diet and complete devotion to God through
meditation and rituals. Neyyattam refers to pouring of ghee
(clarified butter) ritualistically brought by the Yogis to the
sanctum sanctorum, on the idol. Sandhyavela is an
important ritual that is practiced beginning the 13th of
Makaram for 7 days. Yogis walk on burning embers one
after the other amidst chanting of mantras. The festival is
marked by traditional accompaniments of music and
procession and ends with Aarattu and Uthra Vilakku.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
Thidambu Nritham
Vilakku Puja
Neyyattam
Thayambaka
Sandhyavela
Aarattu Sadya
Aarattu
Temple Location
📍 Sree Sadashiva Temple, Puthukai, Neeleshwaram, Kanhangad - 671314 Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Nileshwaram Town - 1.7Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Nileshwaram Bus Stand - 2.2 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Nileshwaram Railway Station - 4.2 Km
Kanhangad Railway Station - 13.3 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Mangalore Airport - 69 Km
Contact
📞 +91 467 2204530 (Kanhangad Municipality)
