This sacred shrine is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the deity revered as the supreme remover of obstacles and the harbinger of wisdom and prosperity. Lord Ganesha occupies the garbha griha, and devotees often begin their worship with offerings such as the Ashtadrevya Maha Ganapathy Homam or Appam Moodal, special rituals exclusive to this temple. Alongside Ganesha, the temple also houses shrines of Sree Parvathy, Nagaraja, and Nagayakshi, reflecting traditional Kerala temple structure and honoring divine feminine energies.
Mangadu Sree Maha Ganapathy Temple, perched near Elamannur and Adoor in Pathanamthitta, is more than a sacred space it’s a living testament to Kerala’s age old Ganapathy traditions. From dynamic festivals like Vinayaka Chaturthi, Thiruvathira, and Ramayana Masam, to personalized rituals like Ashtadrevya Homam and Appam Moodal, the temple offers diverse avenues of divine communion. With a well-defined daily ritual schedule and a rich blend of spirituality, communal devotion, and temple architecture rooted in tradition, Mangadu truly shines as a destination of faith, culture, and divine grace.
Major Festivals & Celebrations
Vinayaka Chaturthi (Chingam month):
The temple’s principal festival, in the Malayalam month of Chingam, sees vibrant celebrations including special homams, poojas, and annadhanam to honor Lord Ganapathy.
Thiruvathira (Dhanu month): Celebrated in Dhanu, this festival honors Goddess Parvathy, the consort of Shiva, and is observed with devotional fervor alongside Ganapathy worship.
Prethsishta Dinam & Annual Consecration Days: Festivals commemorating the installation of the deity, observed with grand rituals and culture‑laden pujas.
Ramayana Masam & Thrikkarthika: These annual observances include nightly recitations of the Ramayana and devotional observances on Thrikkarthika day, invoking prosperity and spiritual upliftment
Contact Address: Mangadu Sree MahaGanapathi Temple,
Mangadu - Kilikodu Rd, Mangadu, Kerala 691524
