This temple is a unique temple where Karna of Kauravapaksa, son of Kunti, is worshipped. In addition to Karna, Adithya Bhagavan, representing the Sun, and Appooppan, are also worshipped as sub deities.
This combination of deities adds to the temple's spiritual significance and draws devotees who seek blessings for strength, righteousness, and benevolence.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Malakkuda Maholsavam
Malakkuda Maholsavam is a grand annual festival celebrated with much fervor. The festival includes various special rituals such as Bhagavatha Parayanam, Thrikkodiyettu, Adithya Pongala, and Malakkuda Ezhunnallath. The festivities also feature a Ghoshayatra and Thrikkodiyirakku, adding to the spiritual and cultural vibrancy of the event.
Pongala
Pongala is another significant festival where devotees offer Pongala, a special sweet dish, to the deity. The ritual involves cooking the offering in makeshift clay pots in the temple premises. Devotees participate with deep devotion, seeking blessings and fulfillment of their wishes.
Contact Address: Kallumon Malanada Karna Temple, Kunnathur, Kottarakkara, Kollam, Kerala 690540
Phone Number: 9544700074
