The temple's principal deity is a nearly four-feet-tall Shivling, representing Kiratamoorthy, depicted in a serene mood while bestowing the Pashupatastra to Arjuna. Regarded as one of the 108 jyotirlingas, divine abodes of Lord Shiva, it holds significant spiritual importance.
The primary deity worshipped at the Annamanada Mahadeva Temple is Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. Lord Shiva is revered as the Supreme Being who represents destruction, transformation, and regeneration. Devotees visit the temple seeking blessings for spiritual growth, prosperity, and liberation.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Anayoottu
During Anayoottu, which translates to "feeding of elephants," devotees gather to witness the feeding of elephants with a specially prepared mixture of rice, jaggery, ghee, and other nutritious ingredients. The ritual is performed with great devotion and is believed to bring blessings and prosperity to the devotees and the community.
Chuttuvilakku Niramala
During the Chuttuvilakku Niramala ceremony, the temple premises are adorned with rows of oil lamps or diyas, creating a beautiful and auspicious ambiance. The lamps are lit around the temple's outer walls, pathways, and entrances, illuminating the surroundings with their warm glow.
Contact Address: Annamanada mahadeva Temple, Kallur Thekkummuri,
Thrissur
