പരമ്പരാഗത പടയണി പ്രകടനങ്ങൾ, പുണ്യ ചടങ്ങുകൾ, സാംസ്കാരിക ആഘോഷങ്ങൾ എന്നിവ ഉൾക്കൊള്ളുന്ന മലയാള മാസമായ മീനത്തിൽ (മാർച്ച്-ഏപ്രിൽ) പത്തനംതിട്ടയിലെ വലംചുഴി ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ ആഘോഷിക്കുന്ന 3 ദിവസത്തെ ഊർജ്ജസ്വലമായ വാർഷിക ഉത്സവമാണ് പടയണി.
പടയണി 2025 | വളംചുഴി ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം പത്തനംതിട്ട | Padayani 2025 | Valamchuzhy Bhagavathy Temple Pathanamthitta
Valamchuzy "Sree Bhuvaneswary" temple is one of the oldest temples in Pathanamthitta, also known
popularly as the town of temples.
Valamchuzy temple is in fact considered one of the most renowned
temples in South India. The temple is situated at a distance of 4.5 kms from the city centre. The temple is
surrounded by the sacred river Anchankovil that has its origin in the Achankovil mountain ranges
Valamchuzy temple is known to be one of the oldest temples in Kerala and was built over 2000 years
ago. The padayani held in the malayalam month of Meenam. This festival was mainly known as
Meenabharani or Valamchuzhi Padayani Padayani is very popular in Kerala, Padayani is the annual
ritualistic festival celebrated in Bhadrakali temples of Central travancore zone with due dedications. It may
be regarded as the remains of ancient Dravidian God concept and mode of worship offering Rathi (lust),
Raktham (Blood) and Lahari (toxic mood)Lindia, as a means, used to worship goddess kali. The story line
comes as after killing daruka, an asura, goddess was in anger. The Bhoothagana, servants of lord siva,
danced in front of her to reduce her anger; else her anger would result in the destruction of the whole
world. In memory of this incident, the participants wear masks (Kolam) made of lathes of the areca tree
using one to hundreds.
Padayani 2025 | Valamchuzhy Bhagavathy Temple Pathanamthitta
Meena Bharani commences on the Revathy in the month of
Meenam and concludes on the Bharani day. The world
renowned padayani celebrations coincide with this date.
Padayani is an artistic creation made by fashioning the
various murthis to resemble a specific shape. The materials
that go into the making of padayanai also include raw Areca
nut leaves mixed in natural colors. The help of a musical
instrument called thappu is also used for this. Ganapathy,
Yakshi, Marutha, Bhairavi, Horse etc., are some of the
murthis that also go in to the making of the padayani.
Padayani stands out due to its specialties and attracts a
large number of devotees. Devotees from the karas start
bringing in offerings to the temple by 5 PM on the 3rd day of
the Meena Bharani Kalan Kolam are the major attraction in
Padayani. This is about a child who is begging his life to lord
siva while death comes in his 16th birthday. At that time
Kalan, the god of death, comes and he is trying to take the
life of Markandaya, the boy. Kolappattu are prayers to
various folk deities. They include requests, admirations,
prayers etc.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Padayani
• Thappu
• Kolangal
• Kolapattu
• Prayers
• Special Poojas
Temple Location
📍 Valamchuzy Temple, Valamchuzhy Devaswam, Mallasserry P.O, Pathanamthitta - 689645 Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Pathanamthitta town - 1.500Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Swamipadi Bus stop - Main Eastern Highway - 2Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Chengannur Railway station - 28 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport - 108 Km
Contact
☎️ +91 468 2333 100
📧 valamchuzhytemple@gmail.com
