The main deity worshipped here is Lord Ayyappa, along with sub deities Lord Ganapathy and Goddess Annapoorneswari.
The temple features traditional Kerala architectural style and observes major festivals like Mandala-Makaravilakku with special poojas, deeparadhana, and annadanam.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Prathishta Dinam
Prathishta Dinam at Vellanikkara Sri Ayyappankavu Temple is observed in the Malayalam month of Meenam. The day is marked with special rituals including bhajana and prasadam oottu as a gesture of divine blessing and community devotion.
Navaratri Maholsavam
Navaratri Maholsavam at Vellanikkara Sri Ayyappankavu Temple is celebrated with devotion and traditional rituals. The festivities include Pooja Veyppu, Vidyamathra Archana, and Vidyarambham, where young children are initiated into learning on Vijayadashami day.
Contact Address: Vellanikkara Sri Ayyappankavu Temple, West Vellanikara, Vellanikkara, Thrissur, Kerala 680651
