The main deity of the temple is Lord Shiva, with Ganapathi and serpent deities also being worshipped as sub-deities.
The temple serves as a significant place of worship where devotees perform various rituals and seek blessings from these deities.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivaratri is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed annually on the 14th night of the new moon during the month of Phalguna (February-March). The celebration includes a series of rituals such as Maha Mrityunjaya Homam and Deeparadhana. Devotees also participate in Koovalathila Abhishekam and Thiruvathira. The festival is marked by fasting, night-long prayers, and devotional singing, emphasizing Lord Shiva's role as the supreme deity and the destroyer of evil.
Ayilyam Pooja
Ayilyam Pooja is a ritual dedicated to the serpent deities Nagaraja and Nagayakshi, performed on the Ayilyam day of the Hindu months. The ceremony involves special offerings and rituals to appease the serpent gods, seeking their blessings for protection and prosperity. Devotees participate in the pooja by making offerings of milk, rice, and other sacred items, and the ritual is performed with great reverence to ward off negative influences and bring peace.
Contact Address: Kolath Nelliyottu Kavu Temple, Kololamba, Edapal, Malappuram, Kerala 679576
