രാമേശ്വരം മഹാദേവർ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ മകര തിരുവാതിര മഹോത്സവം മകരം മാസത്തിൽ (ജനുവരി) പത്തു ദിവസങ്ങൾ നീണ്ടുനിൽക്കുന്ന ഒരു ഉത്സവമാണ്.
മകര തിരുവാതിര മഹോത്സവം 2025 | രാമേശ്വരം മഹാദേവർ ക്ഷേത്രം കൊല്ലം | Makara Thiruvathira Mahotsavam 2025 | Rameswaram Mahadevar Temple Kollam
It is one of the ancient and historically important temples in Kerala, with centuries old legacy. The temple is situated on the heart of the Kollam town. Legend says that the temple is one of the 108 Shaivite temples established by Lord Parasurama in Kerala.
This west facing Mahadeva temple is famous for its sculpturs. There are two small gopurams in west and north sides and there is a copper dwajam infront of the balikkalppura. There is no nalambalam, instead there is a small mathil or wall around the Sreekovil.The rectangular sreekovil has a pyramidal roof. The Sreekovil and Namaskaramandapam are decorated with beautiful stone and wood sculptures. There are some stone inscriptions in this temple. One inscription is related to the Venad king Ramavarma Kulashekhara. In 1102 A.D, the King gave some land to this temple as a donation. It is believed that the Malayalam era or Kollavarsham was started to remember the renovation of this temple and the rise of Kollam city as capital of Venad kingdom.
Makara Thiruvathira Mahotsavam 2025 | Rameswaram Mahadevar Temple Kollam
There will be a flag hoisting ceremony on the first day of the festival, marking the beginning of the festival. The shrine is traditionally decorated with plantain, coconut leaves, flowers, leaves, traditional lamps and lights.Traditional performing arts, music and dance are staged during the period. Caparisoned elephants, melam, and sheevali are part of the festival. There will be lot of cultural events and religious discourses. On the final day Arattu(holy bath) takes place, The utsava murti of the deity is taken out of the shrine for ritual bathing on the final day, accompanied by caparisoned elephants and percussion music.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Flag Hoisting
• Utsavabali
• Sopana Sangeetham
• Cultural Programs
• Religious Meeting
• Spiritual Discourses
• Arattu
• Kettukazhcha
Temple Location
📍 Major Sree Mahadevar Temple, Thirumullavaram PO, Kollam - 691012 Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Ammachiveedu Junction, Near Collectorate
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Kollam Bus Stop-2.5 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Kollam Railway Station- 3.5 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport - 75 Km
Contact
📞 +91 94461 09323 Suresh (Executive member)
