ചിറക്കടവ് മഹാദേവ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ തിരുവുത്സവം, കോട്ടയം, ജനുവരി/ഫെബ്രുവരി (മകരം) മാസങ്ങളിൽ ആഘോഷിക്കുന്ന 10 ദിവസത്തെ ഒരു വലിയ വാർഷിക ഉത്സവമാണ്. ദേവന്റെ ആരാധനയോടെ ആചാരങ്ങൾ, സാംസ്കാരിക പരിപാടികൾ, ഗജവലയം എന്നിവ ഉൾപ്പെടുന്ന ഈ ഉത്സവം ആഘോഷിക്കുന്നു.
തിരുഉത്സവം 2025 | ചിറക്കടവ് മഹാദേവ ക്ഷേത്രം കോട്ടയം |Thiruutsavam 2025 | Chirakkadavu Mahadeva Temple Kottayam
The main festival of this temple is Thiru utsavam. It is held on February(Makarom). Hirakkadava Sri Mahadevar Temple is a very Ancient Temple about 1000 years old and the idol is a 'Swayambhu Siva Lingam which was found under a 'bilva Tree' (Aegle marmelos).
It is believed that the temple was built during the time of the 'Alwars. In the past when there were no vehicles and when people used to walk to Sabrina Chirpierina n, May would the in her o Chira Ada Tr. So seVeral Ayappa devotees visit this temple. To this day every year in Dhanu the pilgrims going to Sabarimala conduct "Ayyappan Pattu" in this temple as they had done in the past. The "Velakali" of Sri Mahadeva temple performed during the festival time is a very rare item. For this children between the age of five and twenty dressed up as warriors holding swords and shield dance according to the rhythmic beat on the drums.
Thiruutsavam 2025 | Chirakkadavu Mahadeva Temple Kottayam
The festival start with 'Thrikkodiyettu. Many ritual ceremonies
are performed on all days. Cultural programmes like
Chendamelom, Classical Dance Classical Music, Bhakthi
Ganamela, Bhajans, Religious Speeches, Pancharimelom
which is a percussion ensemble, performed during temple
festivals in Kerala, India Dance Programmes, Dramas,
Kadhakali, Thiruvathira, Patakam which is another dance
form similar to the Koothu in its technical content are some of
the programs included.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Thrikkodiyettu
• Chendamelom
• Classical dance
• Classical Music
• Bhajans
• Religious Speeches
• Thiruvathira
• Kadhakali
• Dramas
• Ganamela
• Patakom
Temple Location
📍 Chirakkadavu Mahadeva Temple, Chirakkadavu-686519 Kottayam Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Ambalam Junction Bus Stop - 35 m
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Ambalam Junction Bus Stop - 35 m
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Kottayam Railway Station - 32 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport - 94 Km
Contact
📱 04828 297 078
