കൊല്ലം, പോരുവഴി പെരുവിരുത്തി മലനട ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ മലക്കുട മഹോത്സവം, മാർച്ചിൽ (മീനം) നടക്കുന്ന 8 ദിവസത്തെ വാർഷിക ഉത്സവമാണ്, വലിയ ഘോഷയാത്രകളും സാംസ്കാരിക പരിപാടികളും അതുല്യമായ ആചാരങ്ങളും ഉൾപ്പെടുന്നു.
മലക്കുട മഹോത്സവം 2026 | പോരുവഴി പെരുവിരുത്തി മലനട ക്ഷേത്രം കൊല്ലം | Malakkuda Mahotsavam 2026 | Poruvazhy Peruviruthy Malanada Temple Kollam
The legend is that Duryodhana came to Poruvazhi in search of Pandavas when they were in exile. As he had to walk a long distance and as it was summer days, Duryodhana felt thirsty and became tired.
By that time he was much tired and went to a nearby house on the north west of Malanada and asked for drinking water. It was Kaduthamsserry Kottaram, where Malanada Appoppan, the priest and ruler of the land was staying. An elderly woman gave him toddy which was customary at that time as a mark of respect. The king enjoyed the drink, but realized after seeing the 'Kurathali' worn by the woman that she belonged to an untouchable lower cast by name 'Kurava'. The king consoled himself and appreciated the divinity of the place and its people who possessed supernatural powers (Siddha). Thereafter, in furtherance of his 'Rajadharma', the king sat on the hill and worshipped Lord Siva, praying for the welfare of his people (the prajas).When The Mahabharatha war started Duryodhana asked permission of people for leaving to battle field. While leaving he told that he will return back of 2nd frieday of Malayalam month meenam (march) and asked people to make arrangements to welcome him from 1st riday of Malayalam month meenam (march), and if he is not arrived till midnight of 2a Friday people should consider that he should died in war and should perform his death rituals. Till now it is followed. Malanada festival starts on first Friday of Malayalam month Meenam(march) and ends on second Friday, after Malakkuda fest in the midnight death rites are performed for their king Duryodhana.
Malakkuda Mahotsavam 2026 | Poruvazhy Peruviruthy Malanada Temple Kollam
On the first Friday of Meenam the temple flag will be hoisted
on the flag mast denoting the beginning of the festival. The
main festival is on the second Friday of the month.People
from seven blocks (Kara) nearby the temple will gather in
the paddy fields near the hillock where the temple is
situated. They will be carrying huge models of horses built
with wood and hay. The chief will come down and receive
them to the temple. They all will move up to the temple in a
procession carrying the huge models of horses and dancing
to the tune of drum beats. Spiritual discourses, cultural
programs, and bhajans will be there.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Flag Hoisting
• Pongala
• Spiritual Discourses
• Kettu Kazhcha
• Malakkuda Mahotsavam
• Bhagavatha Parayanam
Temple Location
📍 Poruvazhy Peruviruthy Malanada, Edakkad P.O, Kollam- 691552
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Poruvazhy Town
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Chakkuvally Bus Stop - 7 M
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Sasthamkotta Station - 12 Km
Karunagappally Railway Station - 17 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport - 91 Km
Contact
📞 +91 476 2820 338 Temple
📱 95627 41643 Santhosh Kumar Secretary
