The Kandathil Kaavu Maha Shiva Temple, located in Adoor, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The main deity of the temple is Lord Shiva, worshipped in the form of Maha Shiva. Lord Shiva is revered as the supreme deity in Hinduism, representing destruction, transformation, and the ultimate reality.
Devotees and tourists are welcome to visit the Kandathil Kaavu Maha Shiva Temple to pay their respects and experience the sacred ambiance.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Mahashivaratri
Mahashivaratri, the Great Night of Shiva, is a significant festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees observe fasts, perform special prayers (pujas), and participate in night-long vigils (jagrans) to honor Lord Shiva. The festival symbolizes the overcoming of darkness and ignorance by the divine light of Shiva's consciousness.
Thrikkarthika
Thrikkarthika, also known as Karthika Deepam, is an important festival celebrated at the Kandathil Kaavu Maha Shiva Temple in Adoor, Pathanamthitta. It typically falls on the full moon day in the Malayalam month of Vrishchikam (November-December). During Thrikkarthika, devotees illuminate the temple premises with traditional oil lamps and offer prayers to Lord Shiva, seeking blessings for prosperity, happiness, and spiritual enlightenment.
Contact Address: Kandathil Kaavu Maha Shiva Temple, Adoor, Pathanamthitta, Kerala
