വൃഷ്ചികം-ധനു മാസങ്ങളിൽ (നവംബർ-ഡിസംബർ) വെള്ളമശ്ശേരി ഗരുഡൻ കാവിൽ 2025-ലെ 41 ദിവസത്തെ വാർഷിക ഗരുഡോത്സവം നടത്തപ്പെടും.
ഗരുഡ ഫെസ്റ്റിവൽ 2025 വെള്ളമശ്ശേരി ഗരുഡൻ കാവ് മലപ്പുറം | Garuda Festival 2025 | Vellamassery Garudan Kavu Malappuram
The only one Garuda Temple in India is situated in Malappuram district in Kerala near Tirur, which is known as Vellamassery Garudan Kavu Temple. This Garuda Temple is about 1800 years old. Worshipping here is mainly meant for easy recovery from diseases and for relief from serpent poisons. All Sundays are important here especially the 41 days of Mandalakalam (From November 16th to December 28th). To the Hindus, Garuda is the Lord without beginning and without end.
He is eternal in the true sense and is worshipped as the Supreme Lord. The temple is the only one of its kind with Garuda in his flying form. Just as this is one of the most unique Hindu temples and is singular in having the distinction of the only Garuda temple the offering and rituals of this temple are just as extraordinary.
One feature that distinguishes this temple from all other ancient temples is that entry is not restricted to anybody in the temple. It is open to all. It is almost like the Garuda that flies high above in the skies and did not discriminate between any caste, creed class or color.
Garuda Festival 2025 | Vellamassery Garudan Kavu Malappuram
Every year, Vrischika Mandala time is celebrated as the Garuda Festival. After 41 days of Mandala the next two days
are identified for Vishnu celebrations. Garuda gets one only Kalasham. Poojas are in Vaishnavite style. The Utsavas here use only Anushtana Vadyas like the Chenda, Panchavadyam etc. Garuda celebrations do not engage elephants. But for
Vishnu celebrations no such restrictions exist. Garuda is believed to become excited and happy at his Lord's
pleasures. Many devotees throng the place during Mandala with the belief that the divine power at the Kavu will cure
them of their sufferings especially if it is found to be related to snakes as in Hindu belief.
Temple Location
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Vellamassery Devaswom, Shri Garudan Kavu Kshethram, P.O Alathiyur
Triprangode - 676 102, Kerala
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Pulinchode Bus Stop - 2 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Tirur Bus Stand - 7.1 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Tirur Railway Station - 6.7 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Calicut International Airport - 40.9 Km
Contact
📞 +91 494 2426181 (Office)
📱 +91 93888 18948 (Trustee Chairman)
📱 +91 94961 29246 (Manager)
