തിരവെള്ളാട്ട് സമാപിച്ചതിന് ശേഷം ദേവസ്ഥാനത്തിന്റെ മാതൃദേവതയായ ഭുവനേശ്വരി ദേവിയെ പ്രീതിപ്പെടുത്തുന്നതിനായി പെരിങ്ങോട്ടുകര ദേവസ്ഥാനത്തെ ശ്രീ വിഷ്ണുമായ സ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ കലമെഴുത്തും ആചാര വാദ്യങ്ങളോടുകൂടിയ എഴുന്നള്ളിപ്പും ഉൾക്കൊള്ളുന്ന തൊട്ടാമ്പാട്ട് ഉത്സവം ആചരിക്കുന്നു.
തൊട്ടാമ്പാട്ട് പെരിങ്ങോട്ടുകര ദേവസ്ഥാനം ശ്രീ വിഷ്ണുമായ സ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം തൃശ്ശൂര് | Thottampattu Peringottukara Devasthanam Sree Vishnumaya Swami Temple Thrissur
Thottampattu is a spiritually significant ritual festival observed at Peringottukara Devasthanam Sree Vishnumaya Swami Temple in Thrissur reflecting the deep rooted traditions and devotional practices of Kerala temples. This sacred observance is closely associated with the worship of the presiding deity, Sree Vishnumaya Swami and the divine mother of the devasthanam, Bhuvaneswari Devi. The festival is conducted with great reverence and community participation highlighting the harmonious blend of ritual, art and faith that defines temple culture in the region.
The observance of Thottampattu marks an important phase in the temple’s annual ritual calendar and is performed as an offering to invoke divine grace, protection and prosperity for devotees and the surrounding community. Devotees believe that participating in or witnessing the rituals of Thottampattu helps remove obstacles, ward off negative influences, and bestow spiritual strength. The atmosphere during the festival is filled with devotion marked by chanting, ritual music and the collective prayers of devotees.
A major highlight of Thottampattu is Kalamezhuthu, a traditional ritual art form in which sacred images of the deity are drawn on the temple floor using natural powders of different colors. This ritual is performed by trained artists following strict traditional rules and mantras. The kalam is meticulously decorated and worshipped symbolizing the divine presence of the deity among the devotees. The ritual is accompanied by devotional songs and offerings creating a deeply spiritual ambience within the temple premises.
Another important aspect of the festival is the ceremonial procession during which the idol is taken out with great reverence. Traditional temple instruments such as chenda, ilathalam and other percussion instruments are played filling the surroundings with rhythmic beats that elevate the spiritual energy of the occasion. Devotees gather in large numbers to witness the procession and seek the blessings of the deity.
Thottampattu also reflects the strong cultural heritage of Kerala temples where ritual worship is inseparable from classical art forms and community involvement. The festival serves as a reminder of the living traditions passed down through generations preserving the spiritual identity of the devasthanam. Through its sacred rituals, devotional music and collective worship, Thottampattu continues to remain an important and revered festival at Peringottukara Devasthanam Sree Vishnumaya Swami Temple strengthening the bond between the deity and the devotees.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Puja and Ritual Worship
• Thottampattu Performance
• Traditional Music & Drum Beats
• Procession
Temple Location
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Peringottukara Junction – 200 m
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Peringottukara Bus Stop – 300 m
🚆 Nearest Railway Stations: Thrissur Railway Station – 18 km
🚆 Irinjalakuda Railway Station – 23 km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport – 52 km
Contact
📞 0487 232 9000
