Goddess Annapoorneshwari is a revered deity in Hinduism, particularly worshipped as the Goddess of food and nourishment. She is often depicted holding a vessel of rice and bestowing food to her devotees, symbolizing the importance of food and sustenance in life.
Lord Shankaranarayana Swami is a unique deity in Hinduism, representing the combined form of two principal gods, Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. This composite deity symbolizes the harmony and unity between the Shaiva and Vaishnava traditions within Hinduism.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Installation Anniversary
During the installation anniversary celebrations, rituals like Ganapathi Homam, Anpoli Samarppanam, and Kalabhabhishekam are performed to honor the deity, remove obstacles, offer gratitude, and renew divine blessings.
Pooyam Thirunal Maholsavam
During the Pooyam Thirunal Maholsavam in the Kumbham month, various rituals and festivities take place, including the Pongala ritual, Annadhanam (charitable food distribution), and Bhajan (devotional singing), enhancing the spiritual ambiance and community participation in the celebration.
Contact Address: Sri Annapoorneshwari Devi Sri Shankaranarayana Swami Temple, Thalachira,Kollam Kerala
