പത്തനംതിട്ടയിലെ വലഞ്ചുഴി ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ ജനുവരി-ഫെബ്രുവരി മാസങ്ങളിൽ (മകരം) 10 ദിവസത്തെ മഹത്തായ വാർഷിക ഉത്സവം നടക്കുന്നു. ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൻ്റെ ആത്മീയവും സാംസ്‌കാരികവുമായ പൈതൃകത്തെ ആദരിക്കുന്ന സാംസ്‌കാരിക പ്രകടനങ്ങൾ, ക്ഷേത്രാചാരങ്ങൾ, കമ്മ്യൂണിറ്റി സമ്മേളനങ്ങൾ എന്നിവയുൾപ്പെടെയുള്ള ഊർജ്ജസ്വലമായ പാരമ്പര്യങ്ങൾ ചടങ്ങിൽ അവതരിപ്പിക്കുന്നു.
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Valamchuzhy Devi Temple is one of the most renowned temples in South India. The place where the temple is situated derived its name from the direction that the river Achankovil takes as it flows along. Valamchuzhy Devi Temple is known to be one of the oldest temples in Kerala and was built over 2000 years ago. Legend has it that a devotee brought along from Kodungallur temple, a flower that was the very incarnation of Goddess Bhuvaneswary.
He made a frantic search to locate the most suitable spot to install the flower. It was then that the devotee received a divine inspiration that he should install the flower at Valamchuzhy Devi Templethe river Achankovil circumvents the place from three sides. The devotee then informed the residents of what had transpired. It was then that the residents of the surrounding areas gathered together and finally decided that a temple should be built in this very place to install Goddess Bhuvanaswary. The devotee and his long line of successive generations continued to act as the torch bearers of the temple even to this day. The sword and the Chilampu bought from Kodungalloor and displayed at the temple, is a standing testimony to the veracity of the whole episode.The flag hoisting, signals the start of the celebrations and is held on the Punartham day of the Malayalam month of Makaram. The Alppindi Vilakku Nercha is held at 3 am early in the early morning. Carrying trunks of banana plants and domes made out of palm leaves in procession are believed to endow devotees with abundant divine blessing. It is believed that viewing the Parasakhi, adorned with ornaments and shining in all splendor and glory will without doubt, prove to be very auspicious for each devotee. Ulsavalabali, Makarabharani Sadya(feast), Deeparadhana and Poomoodal are amongst the main rituals during the festival. The Pallivetta celebrations take place on the 9th day of the festival. The underlying notion of the goddess going on a hunting spree lies behind this sacred ritual. The goddess leaves the temple premises with the Vilkuruppanmars to the accompaniment of singing, dancing and merry making and returns after the Pallivetta to a ceremonial reception by the Anganamars. The tenth day is marked by the Arattezhunnallathu ceremony. Pallineerattu is performed for the Utsava Murti of the Goddess at the specially prepared Arattukadavu amidst great celebration.
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Devotees consider it very auspicious immersing themselves in water at this time. The Utsavam concludes with the lowering of the flag after the Deeparadhana on the 10th day.Celebrations include cultural programmes like classical music, Ganamela, dance drama and religious speeches of scholars and display of fireworks.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Kodiyettu
• Bharani Sadya
• Alpindi Vilakku
• Deeparadhana
• Poomoodal
• Ulsavabali
• Pallivetta
• Cultural Programme
• Ezhunnellathu
• Lowering of flag
Temple Location
📍 Valamchuzhy Devi Temple, Valamchuzhy Devaswam, Mallasserry P.O Pathanamthitta - 689646 Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Pathanamthitta Town - 1.5Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Swamipadi Bus Stop - 1.7 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Chengannur Railway Station - 28 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport - 108Km
Contact
📞 +91 468 2333 100
📧 valamchuzhytemple@gmail.com
