The temple is dedicated to the divine couple—Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi—who are worshipped here together, symbolizing marital harmony and spiritual balance.
With its tranquil surroundings and traditional Kerala-style architecture, the temple attracts devotees seeking blessings for family unity and inner peace.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Sivaratri Arattu Maholsavam
Sivaratri Arattu Maholsavam commences with special abhishekam accompanied by melodious chants and music, followed by Niramala (garlanding the deity) and a grand deeparchana that illuminates the temple precincts in divine glow. The highlight is the grand Arattu (holy bath ceremony) taken in the temple tank amidst orchestrated chendamelam and ghoshayatra (festive procession), creating an atmosphere of spiritual fervour and community celebration.
Dhanu Thiruvathira
Dhanu Thiruvathira is a vibrant Festival celebrated in the Malayalam month of Dhanu (December-January). It features special rituals such as Ganapathy Homam, Mrityunjaya Homam, Thiruvathirakali, Pushpabhishekam, Deeparadhana, bringing devotees together in joyous reverence and cultural harmony.
Contact Address: Kummil Shiva Parvathy Temple, Kummil, Kollam, Kerala 691536
