ഒളരിക്കര ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ ഒളരിക്കര തലപ്പോളി മഹോത്സവം ഡിസംബർ-ജനുവരി മാസങ്ങളിൽ മൂന്ന് ദിവസങ്ങളിലായി ആഘോഷിക്കുന്നു.
ഒളരിക്കര താലപ്പൊലി മഹോത്സവം 2025 | ഒളരിക്കര ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം തൃശൂർ | Olarikkara Thalappoli Mahotsavam 2025 | Olarikkara Bagavathy Temple Thrissur
Hundreds of years ago there was a Sacred Brahmin's house where the temple is situated now. At the Nadumuttom of the house, it is believed that there was the presence of Goddess Vanadurga and this goddess was worshipped by the Brahmin with full faith.
At that time the Brahmin was titled with surname OLA by the rulers. Hence the location of the temple was renowned as OLA IRIKKUM KARA which is later renown as OLARIKKARA. Later the temple was re-onstructed by the devotees of the Olarikkara Thattakam. Four Desoms come under Olarikkara Thattakam.These are Ayanthole, Olarikkara, Pullazhy and Puthurkkara. They considered the Goddess as their THATTAKATHAMMA - The mother of four desoms.
There is a mystic myth about the Kandankkavu, which is situated to the East of the temple. Sree kandan
was a dangerous manthrika from the Umma Pilly Nair Tharavadu in Chetupuzha. Due to misusing the
manthras for devil's spirit he died prematurely. His soul created plenty of problems to Umma Pilly
Tharavadu. Unable to bear the problems created by the soul of Sree kandan the family surrendered in
Devi's feet seeking shelter. Subsequently the evil spirit of Sree kandan was controlled by Temple
Velichappadu by absorbing his soul in a mudpot and buried him in the backyard of the temple. Ultimately
Sree kandan became the devi's devotee and blessed with the title Vettothikkaran. Whenever the
devotees worship Sree Bhagavathy and make offering, they offer an oil lamp to Sree kandan. The main
offering of Kandankkavu is kalasam.
Olarikkara Thalappoli Mahotsavam 2025 | Olarikkara Bagavathy Temple Thrissur
Kandankavu Vela is the first days Festival. Kandankavu Vela starts with HarinamaKeerthanam and Udayasthamana Pooja. Then there is the procession of the diety. This will be followed by Niramala, Chuttuvilakku, Chandanam Charthu and Deeparadhana. The second day's festival is Kshethra palakante Vela. It starts with Palliunarth, Harinama Keerthanam and Udayasthamana Pooja. Then there is the procession of the diety around the temple. This will be followed by Niramala, Chuttuvilakku, Chandanam
Charthu and Deeparadhana. The next event is Nirmalya Darshanam followed by Ennayattal, Ushapooja, Navakam, Panchagavyam and Nadopasana. Anayoottu is an important event in the second days festival. Anachamaya Pradarshanam is the exhibition of ornaments and tems used by the elephant for the procession in the third day's festival.Ezhunellip, Panchavadyam, Kudamattom, Keli, Thayambaka are the main events in Thalapoli, the third day's festival. The festival come to an end by Kalasam.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
Kandankavu Vela
Kshethra palakante Vela
Thalapoli
Temple Location
📍 Olarikkara Devaswam, Olarikkara - P.O. Pullazahi, Thrissur- 680012, Kerala, India.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Olarikkara - 2 km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Pullazhi Aal Bus Stop - 1.7 km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Thrissur Railway Station - 3.6 km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport - 54.7 km
Contact
📞 +91 487 2360480 (President / Secretary)
📧 info@olarikkaradevaswom.com
