കേരളത്തിലെ പത്തനംതിട്ടയിലെ മലയാലപ്പുഴ ദേവീക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ, മലയാളമാസമായ കുംഭത്തിൽ ഫെബ്രുവരി-മാർച്ച് മാസങ്ങളിൽ നടക്കുന്ന 11 ദിവസത്തെ ഉത്സവമാണ് ആറാട്ടു ഉത്സവം.
ആറാട്ടു ഉത്സവം 2026 | മലയാലപ്പുഴ ദേവീക്ഷേത്രം പത്തനംതിട്ട | Arattu Utsavam 2026 | Malayalappuzha Devi Temple Pathanamthitta
Long ago a Brahmin went by walk to the Mookambika temple at Kollur. He spent a lot of time there unable to part with the Goddess Mookambika. When he decided to go back to his native place near Maruthwa Mala, the Goddess appeared in his dream and told him that she will come along with him to his place and entered the Saligramam that he was worshipping.
Since this happened at night, she came
in the form of Bhadrakali with eight arms and very fierce looks. The Namboodiri reached Thombil
Kottaram with the Saligramam and a palm leaf umbrella. He stayed there and took rest for few days. But
when he tried to take the Saligramam and umbrella, they did not move from the place. That night in his
dream, the Goddess came and told him that she likes the place and would like to stay there. She also
told the Namboodiri, that he will not live very long and would soon merge with her. He later died due to
which her worship was affected. It is believed that the Goddess conveyed to the Thombil family to build a
temple for her at the spot (about 5 Km from the present location of the temple). That Goddess was
consecrated facing east and nearby a Shiva Linga was also consecrated. The chief of Thombil clan later
shifted the Goddess to the present location. There is a strong belief that any negative influences caused
by enemies through black-magic or other evil methods, can be alleviated and negated by performing a
raktha pushpanjali pooja (red flower oblation) for Malayalapuzha Devi. A sweet rice preparation called
Chathussatham is cooked by devotees for prosperity. For curing fertility problems and for physical well
being, a ritual followed here is to bring a chicken or rooster which is set to free to fly away in the temple
compound. Offer of areca nut, betel leaves, tobacco and camphor to the Goddess at the sanctum is
believed to help in fulfillment of desires.
Arattu Utsavam 2026 | Malayalappuzha Devi Temple Pathanamthitta
The annual festival of the temple commences on the
Thiruvathira of Kumbham and lasts for eleven days. The
festival begins with Kodiyettu ceremony. Malayalapuzha
Devi is believed to grant boons for extending prosperity to all
the devotees. So, a large number of people throng the
temple during the festival to offer prayers to the Goddess.
The Goddess is believed to provide protection to devotees
from enemies, help in marriage and getting jobs and aid in
flourishing businesses. The devi is also known as Goddess
Idathattil Bhagwathi. On the occasion of Kodiyettu, a
procession is taken out from Kottaram to the temple.
Annadanam is offered the devotees who gather for worship.
Cultural programmes like dance, Kathakali, Pancharimelam,
musical concerts etc are part of the festivities. Pallivetta is
held on the morning of the ninth day of the festival. The
Arattu ceremony including the Jeevatha Procession, will be
held on the last day. The festival will conclude with Arattu,
return procession and Kodiyirakku and Valiya Kanikka early
in the morning.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Kodiyettu
• Annadanam
• Sathakodi Archana
• Ulsavabali
• Cultural Programmes
• Pallivetta
• Jeevatha Procession
• Arattu
• Valiyakanikka
• Kodiyirakku
Temple Location
📍 Malayalapuzha Temple, Malayapuzha Pathanamthitta - 689666, Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Kumbazha town - 5 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Temple Bus Stop - 75 M
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Chengannur Railway Station - 33 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport - 107 Km
Contact
📞 +91 468 2300 260
+91 468 2300 260
