കൊടുംതറ സുബ്രഹ്മണ്യ സ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ തൈപ്പൂയം ഉത്സവം എല്ലാ വർഷവും മലയാള മാസമായ മകരത്തിൽ (ജനുവരി-ഫെബ്രുവരി) ആഘോഷിക്കുന്നു. ഈ ഏകദിന പരിപാടി കാവടിയാട്ടം (ആചാര നൃത്തം), വഴിപാടുകൾ, പ്രത്യേക പൂജകൾ എന്നിവയാൽ അടയാളപ്പെടുത്തിയ സുബ്രഹ്മണ്യ ഭഗവാൻ്റെ ഊർജ്ജസ്വലമായ ആദരവാണ്.
തൈപ്പൂയം 2025 | കൊടുംതറ സുബ്രഹ്മണ്യസ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം പത്തനംതിട്ട | Thaipooyam 2025 | Subrahmanya Swamy Temple Kodumthara Pathanamthitta
This temple is one of the ancient temples in Pattanamthitta district. Kodumthara Subrahmanya swami temple has a prominent position on the centuries old Muruka temples of Kerala. The Subrahmanya swami temple at Harippad, the Kumarakovil temple in Thiruvananthapuram District and the Kodumthara temple are believed to be built up during the same period.
The temple is famous for its traditional architectural
works with the typical construction of Vatta Sree Kovil (Circular Sanctrorum) & the Conical Shaped
roofing. Lord Subrahmanya Swamy is the chief deity. The temple is situated on the banks of Achankovil
river in Pathanamthitta district. Thaipooyam is one of the major festival celebrated in the name of Lord
Subramanya. The name Thaipooyam is derived by blending two words. Thai is a Tamil month (Jan- Feb)
and Pooyam is the star (It is called as Poosam in Tamil). There are numerous stories associated with
Thaipooyam. But the most important story is that of Goddess Parvati presenting Vel to Muruga to
eliminate demon Tharakasura. Thaipooyam is celebrated to commemorate this victory of good over evil.
The kavadiyattom which showcases a rich vibrancy of colors is one of the major attractions of this
festival. According to this, the word Kavu means temple or divine place and Adi means servants. In
kavadiattam, the dancers will bear an arch-shaped structure decorated with flowers. Dancers will keep
this heavy structure on their shoulder and will dance to the rhythm of drums. According to some other
version, kavadi denotes burden and the dancers are taking all their burdens on their shoulders and dance
to appease Lord Subramanya.
Thaipooyam 2025 | Subrahmanya Swamy Temple Kodumthara Pathanamthitta
Thaipooyam festival is celebrated in the name of Lord
Subramanya, son of Lord Shiva. The shrine is traditionally
decorated with plantain, coconut leaves, flowers, leaves,
traditional lamps and lights. There are of cultural events and
folk arts during the festival days. Kavadiyattam, which starts
from the Chengannur Mahadeva temple on the final day of
the festival, is the major attraction of Thaipooyam. In
kavadiattam, the dancers bear with them an arch-shaped
structure decorated with flowers. Devotees bearing
the kavadis, spinning about to the rhythmic and catchy beats
of the chenda and cymbals make the onlookers fill with bliss.
The temple premises burst with thousands of devotees from
far and wide during the month of January / February to
witness this spectacular festival. The dance ritual starts in the
morning where several groups such as ambalakkavadi and pookkavadi are formed on the basis
of the shape of the kavadi either six to ten feet high or
decorated with flowers is carried on the shoulders. The
dancers have to follow certain ritual before participating in
kavadiyattam. They should observe penance for 41 days by
avoiding alcoholic liquor, non-vegetarian food etc. According to this belief, Lord will enjoy their dance and remove the burdens from their shoulders.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Kavadiyattam
• Cultural programs
• Folk arts
• Percussion Music
Temple Location
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Pathanamthitta Town - 1.5 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Pathanamthitta Bus Station - 2.5 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Chengannur Railway Station - 25 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport - 110 Km
Contact
📞 +91 94461 88429 (B. Sreekumar - Secretary)
+91 94472 07082 (P.V.Mohankumar-President)
📧 contact@kodumtharatemple.org
