മലപ്പുറം മുക്ക്താള ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ 6 ദിവസത്തെ വാർഷിക കണ്ണൻകാവ് പൂരം ജനുവരി (മകരം) മാസത്തിൽ ആചാരപരമായ ചടങ്ങുകളോടും സാംസ്കാരിക ആഘോഷങ്ങളോടും കൂടി വിപുലമായി ആഘോഷിക്കുന്നു.
നിലമ്പൂർ പാട്ടുത്സവം വേട്ടക്കൊരുമകൻ ക്ഷേത്രം മലപ്പുറം | Nilambur Pattu Utsavam 2025 | Vettakkorumakan Temple Malappuram
Legend has it that Vettakkorumakan, the main deity of the temple, is the son of Lord Shiva and his consort Parvathy and was born while Shiva and Parvathy were on a hunting expedition to the forest. He is believed to have become the king of the forest.
When Vettekkorumakan accepted the invitation of the Nilambur Kovilakam King to reside at their family temple as their family God, his only demand was that elaborate arrangements must be made for him to meet his people, the tribals of the forest, once a year. The 'Pattu' festival is thus believed to have come into existence. The Paattu in Nilambur Paattu refers to songs sung in praise of the Lord. In Nilambur Kovilakam records, this festival is also referred to as Paattu Atiyanthiram. This festival offers the people of Nilambur to relive and refresh their memories about Nilambur Kovilakam. The festival has gone far beyond its religious significance and nowadays it is celebrated as a cultural event with the participation of people belonging to different faiths.
Nilambur Pattu Utsavam 2025 | Vettakkorumakan Temple Malappuram
The annual festival of the Vettakkorumakan Temple is
known as Nilambur Pattu Utsavam. The festival is
celebrated in the month of Dhanu (January) of the
Malayalam calendar. The celebration continues for 6 days
and is marked by singing of hymns praising the God, by the
Royal Family along with the tribals of Nilambur. As a part of
the festival, Sarvani Sadya (food) is distributed by the
temple to tribals. The serving of food doesn't stop until the
Mooppan (head of the tribals) announces that he and his
people are satisfied with the food and that now the serving
can be stopped. It is said that on average about 2000 kilos
of rice are prepared during the day. Adorned elephants,
drums, Komaram (considered as messengers of the God),
various cultural programs, etc. are the other highlights of this
festival. Many cultural activities take place in the nearby
area of temple too. The festival has in present times also
extended to a cultural gathering attracting thousands of
artistes and lakhs of people.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Nilambur Pattu
• Sarvani Sadya
• Komaram Thullal
• Tribal Songs
• Village Fair
• Musical Shows
• Cultural Events
• Elephant Procession
Temple Location
📍 Vettakkorumakan Temple, Nilambur Kovilakam, Nilambur- 679329 Malappuram, Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Near Puthiya Kovilakam Homestay — 35 m
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Nilambur New Bus Stand — 500 m
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Nilambur Railway Station — 4 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Calicut International Airport — 44.5 Km
