ശക്തികുളങ്ങര ശ്രീ ധർമ്മ ശാസ്താ ക്ഷേത്രം, കൊല്ലത്തിന്റെ അരട്ടു മഹോത്സവം ജനുവരി 5 മുതൽ 14 വരെ (മകരം) സംഘടിപ്പിക്കുന്നു. ഭക്തിപൂർണമായ ചടങ്ങുകൾ, സംസ്കാരിക പരിപാടികൾ.
ആറാട്ടു മഹോത്സവം 2025 | ശക്തികുളങ്ങര ശ്രീ ധർമ്മ ശാസ്താ ക്ഷേത്രം കൊല്ലം | Arattu Mahotsavam 2025 | Sakthikulangara Sree Dharma Sastha Temple Kollam
A popular legend about the origin of the name Sakthikulangara is related to the foundation of Sree
Dharma Sastha Temple. The famous and widely worshiped idol of Sree Dharma Sastha in this temple
was donated by a group of Brahmins traveled across India.
At that time, they were on a pilgrimage to Thiruvananthapuram for participating in Murajapam. They were carrying a few holy idols with them, which they normally donate to the people they find spiritual. When they rested at the bank of pool in (the then) Sakthikulangara, one of the idols was miraculously attached there. They realized that Power and founded a temple at that place. Hence
name derived as the name derived as Sakthikulangara. (Sakthi means power and kulangara means bank of pool). Sree Dharma Sastha is believed to be the 'Saving God' of four communities namely Sakthikulangara Cherry, Kannimel Cherry, Kureepuzha Cherry and Meenathu Cherry. Koottur family is part and parcel of the festivities. Sakthikulangara Sree Dharma Sastha is affectionately called Kunchachamman.
This festival was organized Devaswom Department, Kara Devaswom, Karakkar (Local People Of Different areas) & Different institutions.
Arattu Mahotsavam 2025 | Sakthikulangara Sree Dharma Sastha Temple Kollam
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, fireworks 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. Caparisoned elephants and Melam are part of the ritual.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Flag Hoisting
• Thiru Anki Ezhunellathu
• Spiritual Discourses
• Fire Works
• Seminars
• Cultural Events And Art
• Forms
• Musical Events
• Kadha Prasangam
• Uthsava Bali
• Annadanam
• Arattu
Temple Location
📍 Sakthikulangara Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, Sakthikulangara, Kollam - 691581 Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Sakthikulangara Town - 11 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Sakthikulangara Bus Station - 500 m
Mini Capithan Bus Stop - 40 m
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Kollam Railway Station -5 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport - 74 Km
Contact
📞 097333 58658, 098958 99390
