കോട്ടയം കിടങ്ങൂർ സുബ്രഹ്മണ്യ സ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ വാർഷിക 10 ദിവസത്തെ തിരുവുത്സവം ഫെബ്രുവരി, മാർച്ച് മാസങ്ങളിൽ പരമ്പരാഗത ആചാരങ്ങളോടും ചടുലമായ സാംസ്കാരിക പരിപാടികളോടും കൂടി ആഘോഷിക്കുന്നു.
ആറാട്ടു ഉൽസവം 2026 | ഏറ്റുമാനൂർ മഹാദേവ ക്ഷേത്രം കോട്ടയം | Thiruvutsavam 2026 | Kidangoor Subrahmanya Swamy Temple Kottayam
It is believed that the idol of Subramanya Swami came out of the Kamandulu or pot carried by Maharsi
Gauna when it tiled and the water flowed out. According to the legends the Gauna Nadi (Meenachil river)
starts from the Kamandalu of Gauna Maharshi like the river Kaveri from Agasthya Maharshi's Kamandalu.
Hence this river got the name Gauna Nadi. Gauna Maharshi filled his Kamandalu with Sapthanadi
Theertham (water from the 7 holy rivers - Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswathy, Sindhu, Narmmada, Godavari and
Kaveri). A beautiful idol of Lord Subrahmanya was also kept in his Kamandalu. He was eagerly waiting for
the Darshan of Lord Sree Rama in his return journey to Ayodhya after killing Ravana. Sree Rama was
accompanied by large number of devotees like Vibhishana, Sugreeva, Hanuman and Angada in the
Pushpaka Vimana. So Maharshi Gauna could not see Lord Sri Rama and Sita Devi properly. So the angry
Gauna threw the Kamandalu away and the idol of Subrahmanya Swami came out. These incidents occurred
on a hill and since then the hill is known as Kudamuruttimala. This flow of water became a river and thus the
present Gauna Nadi was formed. Along with the flow of the water, the idol was carried away to the Vishnu
temple in Kidangoor and was later installed in a new Sreekovil. This is the present Kidangoor Subrahmanya
Swami Temple. So the water in Gauna river is as holy as the Sapthanadi Teertham.
Thiruvutsavam 2026 | Kidangoor Subrahmanya Swamy Temple Kottayam
Utsavam commences with the Kodiyettu (auspicious flag
hoisting ceremony) on the Malayalam star day Karthika and
ends on the 10th day of the festival. Arattu ritual will be held
at Chembilavu Ponkunnathu Mahadeva Temple Kadavu in
Meenachil River. Ponkunnathu Mahadevan (Lord Shiva) is
considered as the father of Thrikkidangoorappan. Thus this is
a special day for the devotees because both Shiva and
Subrahmanya are present for blessing them. The cultural
programs conducted during this period will be an extra
attraction to the pilgrims as well as art lovers. The first 8 days
will be accompanied by famous elephants. Utsava Bali,
exponents of Velakali, Koothu, Kathakali, musical and dance
performances will enhance the beauty of the festival.
Ottakavadi, Panchamudra and Pandradukavadi are the
major offerings given to the lord. The Abhishekam is done
with milk and tender coconut till noon in the temple and
afterwards by badam for the wellbeing and prosperity of the
place and to be filled with the blessings people have to
worship the Trikkidangoorappan.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Kodiyettu
• Utsava Bali
• Velakali
• Koothu
• Kathakali
• Musical performances
• Ottakavadi
• Panchamudra
• Pandradukavadi
• Arattu
• Dance
Temple Location
📍 Kidangoor Subramanya Swami Temple, Temple Road, Kidangoor - 686583 Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Highway Junction - 1.3 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Temple Bus Stop - 160 m
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Kottayam Railway Station - 17.2 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport - 72.1 Km
Contact
📱 +91 482 2254 478
