ആറന്മുള പാർത്ഥസാരഥി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ തിരുവുത്സവം ജനുവരി-ഫെബ്രുവരി മാസങ്ങളിൽ (മകരം) നടക്കുന്ന 10 ദിവസത്തെ വാർഷിക ഉത്സവമാണ്, ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൻ്റെ ആത്മീയ മഹത്വവും സാംസ്കാരിക പ്രൗഢിയും പ്രകടമാക്കുന്നു.
തിരുവുത്സവം 2025 | ആറന്മുള പാർത്ഥസാരഥി ക്ഷേത്രം പത്തനംതിട്ട | Thiruvutsavam 2025 | Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple Pathanamthitta
The famous temple at Aranmula is dedicated to Sree Parthasarathy of Lord Krishna as the divine
charioteer of Arjuna. A rough estimate puts the age of this temple to 1700 years. This temple is out of 5
temples built by the Pandava brothers in Chengannur. After leaving their capital city, Hastinapur for
pilgrimage, the Pandavas arrived at the banks of River Pampa.
These temples were built at that time. As per legends Arjuna built the temple as a penance of killing Karna. As it is against ethics to kill an unarmed warrior. Also, here Lord Vishnu provided information about creating the world to Lord Brahma. This took place when Madhukaitaka demons stole the Vedas from Lord Brahma. Lord Vishnu also came in front of Vedavyasa here. There is also a story behind the image of Parthasarathy that is present at the Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple. During the great Mahabharata battle, Arjuna did not want to fight against Bheeshma. Lord Krishna was angry and took up his discus. Seeing this Bheeshma surrendered. This image of Parthasarathy with discus is present at the temple. This pose is the Vishvarupa pose. The annual festival draws a large crowd who gather to seek the Lord's blessings and witness the festivities.
Thiruvutsavam 2025 | Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple Pathanamthitta
The 10-day annual festival at Sree Parthasarathy Temple
on the banks of river Pampa at Aranmula begins with the
Kodiyettu ceremony. Preparations for the Kodiyettu
ceremony start with a ceremonial procession from the
Vilakkumadom Temple at Edayaranmula, two kilometres
away from Aranmula, in the morning. The auspicious
Utsavbali as part of the festival is performed after the
Utchapuja Recital of Pancharatna Keerthanom is also
held at the temple on Garudavahanam procession The
ceremonial procession carrying Garudavahanam as part
of the festival is held in the morning. The ritualistic
Pallivetta procession is on the last day of festival. The
festivities draw to a close with the Arattu ceremony in the
afternoon. The utsava murti of the deity is taken out of the
shrine for ritual bathing on the final day. Caparisoned
elephants and melam are part of the ritual. Traditional
performing arts, music and dance are staged during the
period. The temple is traditionally decorated with plantain,
coconut leaves, flowers, traditional lamps and lights.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Kodiyettu Procession
• Utsavabali
• Utchapooja
• Pancharatna Keerthanam
• Garudavahana Procession
• Pallivettah
• Sheeveli & Melom
• Cultural Programmes
• Arattu Ceremony
• Elephent Procession
Temple Location
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Ikkara Junction - 450 m
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Ikkara Junction Bus Stop - 450 m
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Chengannur Railway Station - 10 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport -117 Km
Contact
📞 +91 95623 84093
