The main deity worshipped at Kakkarakudi Sree Mahadevar Temple is Lord Shiva, revered here as Mahadeva. Lord Shiva is typically depicted in a meditative and serene posture, symbolizing his role as the destroyer of ignorance and the bestower of wisdom and enlightenment.
Devotees offer prayers, perform rituals, and participate in various festivals and ceremonies held throughout the year to honor the Lord.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Maha Rudra Yagam
Rudra Yagna, also known as Maha Rudra Yagam, is a sacred Vedic ritual performed to worship and appease Lord Shiva. This elaborate fire ceremony involves chanting of Vedic mantras and offering various oblations into the sacrificial fire, invoking the blessings of Shiva. The Maha Rudra Yagam, in particular, is a grand-scale version of the Rudra Yagna, where hundreds or even thousands of priests perform the ritual simultaneously, often lasting for several days.
Thiru Ulsavam
During the Thiru Ulsavam celebrated in the month of Kumbham at Kakkarakudi Sree Mahadevar Temple in Avolikuzhy, Athumpumkulam, Konni, Pathanamthitta, special rituals like Maha Mrityunjaya Homam and Maha Ganapathi Homam are performed with devout fervor. These rituals, along with elaborate abhishekams conducted on the presiding deity Lord Shiva, aim to invoke divine blessings for the welfare and prosperity of devotees.
Contact Address: Kakkarakudi Sree Mahadevar Temple, Athumpumkulam, Avolikuzhi, Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Phone Number: 096561 20982
