The main deity is Lord Shiva, accompanied by Goddess Parvathy and Lord Ganapathy, welcoming devotees seeking divine blessings.
A distinctive feature of this temple is the Shadadhara Prathishta, a foundational consecration ritual involving the installation of six sacred elements beneath the sanctum to empower its spiritual essence.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Shivaratri Maholsavam
Shivaratri Maholsavam is observed with deep communal devotion and engaging rituals celebrating Lord Shiva. The festivities include Samooha Pongala, Thalapoli, Annadanam, and devotional Bhajana sessions that continue into the night, creating a spiritually uplifting atmosphere.
Thrikkarthika
Thrikkarthika festival at Cheeranikkara Ayiravally Thampuran Temple is celebrated on the auspicious Karthika nakshatra, marking a night of devotion and divine illumination. Devotees adorn the temple with rows of glowing nilavilakkus (traditional oil lamps), creating a serene and spiritually charged ambiance in honor of the deities.
Contact Address: Cheeranikkara Ayiravally Thampuran Temple, Thekkada - Panavoor Rd, Vembayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695615
