കുഴൽമന്നം പാലക്കാട് അഴിക്കോത്ത് ശ്രീ മഹാദേവ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ 2025-ലെ 41 ദിവസത്തെ വാർഷിക ആറാട്ട് മഹോത്സവം, മண்டല കാലത്തിൽ (നവംബർ മുതൽ ജനുവരി വരെ) നടത്തപ്പെടും.
ആറാട്ട് മഹോത്സവം 2025 | അഴിക്കോത്ത് ശ്രീ മഹാദേവ ക്ഷേത്രം കുഴൽമന്നം പാലക്കാട് | Aarattu Mahotsavam 2025 | Azhakotha Sree Maha Deva Temple Kuzhalmannam Palakkad
The sacred land of Kuzhalmannam, where this temple is located is connected to the Reign of Lord Sree Ram. Brahmin communities called Shaivates (people who worship lord Shiva) and vaishnavates (people who worship lord Vishnu) stayed here. Both these communities worshipped their respective deities according to their religious believes. It is sed that the vaishnavates had left the place for some reason and later a Shiva temple was built here by the Shaivates.
In the course of time, Shaivates also migrated from there. This temple was then managed by Azhvancheri thamprakkal and the administration was taken by the Zamorin rulers.The temple has a history of over 2500 years. The diety of lord Shiva in Azhagotha maha deva temple is monolithic, ie engraved from a single rock and is over 6 feet tall. The sree kovil is circular in shape Vishnu temple was also constructed with equal importance. Presence of devi, as upadevatha in the
nalambalam of Mahadeva is also seen.Azhakotha Mahadeva temple which is sed to be erected by Parushuram is an architectural masterpiece with a unique combination of the chaitanyam of Vishnu and Shiva.
This temple was perilously under the control of Palakkad kings and ooranma under Paniyyormanakkal namboothiris. Due to some conflict with the King, Namboothiris who lived around the temple premises migrated to Malappuram district with the assistance of Kozhikode rulers (Zamorin). Offended by the activity of the Namboothiris, Pallakad King brought Brahmin families from Thanjavoor in Tamil Nadu and built 51 Agraharams in around the temple premises for them to settle down. Later many temples were destroyed by Tipu Sultan including Azhakotha Mahadeva temple. These temples were reconstructed by Kozhikode Zamorin and the authority of the
temple came under them. Ganapathy, Bhagavathy, Shastha and Nagas are the other sub dieties. Mandadavilakku , Vilakodukkam aarattu and Shivarathi are the main festival celebrated. Vidyarambham is also an important festival here due to the presence of Bhagavathy in the form of goddess Saraswathy.
Aarattu Mahotsavam 2025 | Azhakotha Sree Maha Deva Temple Kuzhalmannam Palakkad
Aarattu Maholsavam which is the main festival is celebrated on first Wednesday after 41 days of Mandalakalam
(November to January). The temple premises open at 5 am for nirmalyam. Malar nivedam, dhara, Ushapooja, poojas for sub deities like Sree rama, ayyapa, Hamunan and nagas, uchapooja, etc are conducted on daily basis. Thrikarthika vilakku for bhagavathy in mandalamasam is conducted every year.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
Nirmalyam
Malar nivedam
Dhara
Ushapooja
Temple Location
📍 Azhakotha Sree Maha Deva Temple, Kuzhalmannam, Palakkad Dist - 678702 Kerala
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Vaniyanthara, Mariyamman Temple- 700 m
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Kottarapadi Bus Stop- 650 m
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Palakkad town railway station - 13 km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Coimbatore International Airport- 80 km
Contact
📞 04922 241 014
