തിരുവാതിര ആറാട്ടു മഹോത്സവം, പത്തനംതിട്ട കലഞ്ഞൂർ മഹാദേവ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ, മലയാള മാസമായ മീനത്തിൽ (മാർച്ച്-ഏപ്രിൽ) ആഘോഷിക്കുന്ന, പവിത്രമായ ആചാരങ്ങളും, സാംസ്കാരിക പ്രകടനങ്ങളും, ഗംഭീരമായ ആറാട്ടു ഘോഷയാത്രയും ഉൾക്കൊള്ളുന്ന 8 ദിവസത്തെ മഹത്തായ വാർഷിക ഉത്സവമാണ്.
തിരുവാതിര ആറാട്ടു മഹോത്സവം 2025 | കലഞ്ഞൂർ മഹാദേവ ക്ഷേത്രം പത്തനംതിട്ട | Thiruvathira Arattu Mahotsavam 2025 | Kalanjoor Mahadeva Temple Pathanamthitta
The Thiruvathira Aarattu Mahotsavam is an annual festival celebrated at the Kalanjoor Mahadeva Temple. The main deity of the temple is Lord Mahadeva installed in the form of Linga surrounded by other deities namely
Swayambhoo Sastha, Mannadi Bhagavathi, Mahaganapathi and other Updevathas (sub-deities) such as Bhoothathan, Rakshas, Yakshi and Nagaraja. Due to the presence of Mahadeva and Sastha idols in the temple, there are two Dhwajas (towering flag posts coated with copper) adjacent to each other which is a rare spectacle seldom seen in other temples. The Mahasiva idol and the Sastha idols are installed facing each other in this temple. The sanctum sanctorum of Lord Mahadeva was constructed in a circular manner and bears testimony to the fineness of ancient Kerala sculpture as in other prominent Shiva temples of Kerala. The artistically decorated towering Gopurams on the east and west Nada and the Anakkottil (waiting area for elephants during the festival ceremony) are indeed rare specialties. According to legend the main deity was installed by the majestic saint Khara who was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva and it claims an antiquity of more than 1100 years. In those ancient times the place where the temple is now situated was covered with thick green forest. Saint Khara perfomed penance here and was successful in pleasing Lord Shiva by his devotion. Saint Khara installed three Shiva Lingas during an auspicious time at three different places at an equal distance from each other in the east-west direction. The Maha Shiva Linga was installed at Kalanjoor and the other two were installed at Peringanad and Arukalikkal.
Thiruvathira Arattu Mahotsavam 2025 | Kalanjoor Mahadeva Temple Pathanamthitta
The annual temple festival starts in the Malayalam month of
Meenam (March/April) and ends with Thiruvathira Arattu. The
festival lasts for eight days and on the sixth day Indilayappan
festival is celebrated. Renowned artists from South India
participate in this festival, which is famous for its Carnatic
musical renditions. Great exponents of Carnatic music like
Chembai, Chemmankudi, Balamuralee Krishna, Yesudas,
Seshagopal etc have performed here. Kathakali and other
classical arts are other major attractions during the festival.
The festival starts with the Kodiyettu. 6th day celebration is
known as Rohini Thirunal Mahotsavom and 7th day
celebration is known as Pallivetta Mahotsavam. The eighth
day is marked by the Aarattu ritual. Nadaswaram,
Kettukazhcha, Dramatic Dance, Pillavaipu, Ottamthullal,
Seva, Gajapooja and Anayoottu apart from the Arattu
procession are important festival events.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Kodiyettu
• Pillavaipu
• Ulsavabali
• Indilayappan Festival
• Carnatic Music
• Nadaswaram
• Kathakali
• Pallivetta
• Kettukazhcha
• Dramatic Dance
• Ottamthullal
• Gajapooja
• Anayoottu
• Arattu Procession
Temple Location
📍 Thrikkalanjoor Sree Mahadevar Devaswom Trust, Kalanjoor P.O, Pathanamthitta - 689694
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Pathanapuram Town - 4.5 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Temple Bus Stop - 100 m
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Chengannur Railway Station - 41 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport - 86 Km
Contact
☎️ +91 473 4272 022, 4271250
