ചന്ദ്രപൊൻകല മഹോത്സവം, മകരമാസത്തിൽ (ജനുവരി-ഫെബ്രുവരി) പള്ളിയാര ദേവി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ നടത്തുന്ന 2-ദിവസത്തെ വാർഷിക ഉത്സവമാണ്.
ചന്ദ്രപൊങ്കാല 2025 | പള്ളിയറ ദേവി ക്ഷേത്രം പത്തനംതിട്ട | Chandraponkala 2025 | Palliyara Devi Temple Pathanamthitta
Chandra Pongala is a festive ritualistic offering at the Kodumon Chilanthi Kshethram. The Kodumon Chilanthi Kshethram is a unique temple in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala. This temple has an interesting story behind it that is related to King Ravindran Vikraman who was the King of Chenneekkara Swaroopam, a sovereign state of Kerala.
The King was also a renowned Ayurvedic physician who had three daughters
and no male heir. Since there was no male to whom he could pass the healing powers, he decided to bury
all the traditional herbs and other medicines around the palace before he dies. Following this, the glorious
times of the palace began to give way to tragedies. The eldest daughter of the King died of small pox and
the second daughter had a sad untimely death. The third daughter then started meditating in her Palliyara
(royal chamber) and it is believed that a spider was always seen on her body. She attained her Samadhi
(death) in the chamber itself, and no one had entered the Palliyara after that. Several years later, the
Palliyara opened on its own and inside the chamber was a beautiful idol in the shape of a spider (the place
where the princess attained her Samadhi). From then, the royal chamber came to be known as Kodumon
Chilanthi Kshetram. Devotees who are affected by spider venom or any kind of insect bite come here to
cure themselves from the poison or toxins. The water of the well here is said to have healing powers and a
sweet fragrance
Chandraponkala 2025 | Palliyara Devi Temple Pathanamthitta
Chandra Pongala is a popular festival at the Palliyara Devi
Temple (Chilanthiamabalam). Women cook offerings in
earthern pots to pay obeisance to the Goddess and seek her
divine blessings. Chandra Pongala is observed on the full
moon day that falls during Malayalam month of Makaram.
The temple is the only one of its kind visited by devotees for
cure from spider poisons or toxins. Ganapathihomam and
Bhagavathaparayanam are the ritualistic events in the
morning on the festival day. Deeparadhana and other
cultural programmes are organized in the evening.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Ganapathi homam
• Bhagavathaparayanam
• Chandraponkala
• Deeparadhana
• Punaprathishtavarshikom
Temple Location
📍 Palliara Devi Temple, Kodumon, Pathanamthitta - 691555 Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Adoor Town - 9 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Chakkalamukku Bus Stop - 300 m
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Chengannur Railway Station - 31 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport - 101 Km
Contact
📞 +91 473 4287 002
