The primary deity of the temple is Lord Shiva, worshipped in his various forms representing destruction, regeneration, and supreme consciousness. Devotees seek his blessings for protection, health, and spiritual growth.
DThe temple celebrates several important festivals, with Mahashivaratri being the most significant. During Mahashivaratri, night-long vigils, special poojas, and abhishekams are conducted, attracting large crowds of devotees.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Meena Atham Maholsavam
The Meena Atham Maholsavam at Kottayathukonam Madannada Shiva Temple is a vibrant festival celebrated in the Malayalam month of Meenam on the Atham star day. It includes special poojas, cultural performances, and a grand procession, drawing numerous devotees who come to seek blessings and partake in the festive activities.
Samooha Pongala
At the Kottayathukonam Madannada Shiva Temple, Pongala is a significant ritual where women devotees prepare a special offering of rice, jaggery, and coconut in earthen pots. This offering is made to seek blessings from the deity, and the ritual fosters a sense of community and devotion among the participants.
Contact Address: Kottayathukonam Madannada Shiva Temple, Elamba-mudakkal, Thiruvananathapuram, Kerala 695103
