The temple enshrines Sree Veda Vyasa, the revered sage who is the creator of the ancient epic Mahabharata, as the main deity.
Known as Dhakshina Kasi, the temple is a significant spiritual site, and its Garbhagraha is integral to the Ettumanoor Sri Mahadeva Temple complex.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Karkkidaka Vavu Bali Tharppanam
Karkkidaka Vavu Bali Tharppanam is a significant ritual performed on the new moon day of the Malayalam month of Karkidakam. During this ceremony, devotees offer pindams and perform special rites to honor and appease their ancestors, seeking their blessings and ensuring their peace in the afterlife. This ritual, held at temples and sacred sites, is a time for reflection and spiritual merit, as families come together to pay respects to the departed souls.
Vyasa Poornima Maholsavam
During Vyasa Poornima Maholsavam at the Vedavyasagiri Temple, special rituals are conducted to honor Sage Vyasa, the revered author of the Mahabharata. The festival includes Ganapathi Homam, a fire ritual performed to invoke Lord Ganesha's blessings for the success of the ceremonies. Deeparadhana, the offering of lamps to the deities, is also a key feature, creating a sacred atmosphere, while other special rituals are observed to commemorate the significance of Sage Vyasa and his contributions to Hindu scriptures.
Contact Address: Vedavyasagiri Temple, Ettumanoor, Kottayam, Kerala 686562
Phone Number :094460 12819
