Kuzhur Ekadashi Mahotsavam 2025 | Sree Subramanya Swami Temple Thrissur

കുഴൂര്‍ എക്കാദശി മഹോത്സവം ശ്രീ സുബ്രമണ്യസ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം തൃശ്ശൂര്‍ | Kuzhur Ekadashi Mahotsavam 2025 | Sree Subramanya Swami Temple Thrissur

It is said that a Perumal who placed the idol of Andava (Muruga)in a Padaiveedu at Pazhani had constructed a number of such Padaiveed in many parts of Kerala for Muruga worshipping. The soul of Muruga which was lying in Chemmanda, being one among the old 32 Brahmin villages, was taken for invocation at Pazhani; and it is beleived as the first invocation of Sree Subramanya in Kerala. History proves that another such event was taken place in Kuzhoor (Thrissur dist) immediately. The idol here is in the nature of Balaswamy. The Sannidhanam consists of three storeyed Sreekovil facing east, Valiyambalam, Chuttambalam, Balippura and Oottupura. The main festival in this temple starts from the star of Avittam in the month of Vrischika ending with an Aarattu and Karthikavilakku.

The other festivals include Skandashashti in Thulam, Thaippuyam in Makaram, Invocation day which is celebrated on the star of Rohini in the month of Medam. The other notable events as far this temple is concerned include daily Ganapathi Homam ,Illam nira and Bhagavathiseva during the month of Karkkidaka, Ashtadravya Ganapathi Homam on the 1st day of the month Vrischika, Thiruvonam in Chingam, Navarathi in Kanni, Sivarathi in Kumbham and Vishu in Medam. The idol in the form of Bala Bramchari is not offered prayers by ladies, straight from the threshold of the temple. The Upadevas (Subordinate dieties) in the temple include Ganapathi, Siva, Sastha, Nagaraja and Brahmarakshas.

Kuzhur Ekadashi Mahotsavam 2025 | Sree Subramanya Swami Temple Thrissur

The main Utsav (festival) is in the month of Vrischika which starts from the star of Avittam to end with a special Aarattu on the day of Karthika. These days are marked for great celebrations,decorations and processions accompanied by play of musical instruments and among these, the most important event is the Ekadasivilakku on the 6th day of Utsav. Seeveli featuring fifteen elephants, Pancharimelam, Jhambamelam, Panchavadyam, Melam etc are some of the interesting events. Sree Subramanya's most favourite item during Utsav is Kurathiyattom. Besides, Utsav Balidarshan on the 7th day, Karthikavilakk on the day of Aarattu are also exciting.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Aarattu
• Ekadasivilakku
• Seeveli
• Pancharimelam
• Jhambamelam
• Panchavadyam
• Melam
• Karthikavilakk