Lord Ayyappa is worshipped as the presiding deity of the temple, embodying qualities of protection, prosperity, and spiritual guidance.
The main offering at the temple is Neeranjanam, which is performed on Saturdays as a special ritual to honor the deity. Devotees visit the temple to seek blessings from Lord Dharmasastha for protection, prosperity, and spiritual guidance.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Painkuni Uthra Maholsavam
The Painkuni Uthra Maholsavam at Pallichal Vembannoor Sreekandan Shastha Temple in Vedivachancoil, Thiruvananthapuram, is celebrated with fervor during the Meenam month. Devotees gather to witness the grand procession of elaborately decorated effigies of Lord Ayyappa and other deities, accompanied by traditional music and rituals.
Makaravilakku Maholsavam
The Makaravilakku Maholsavam at Pallichal Vembannoor Sreekandan Shastha Temple in Vedivachancoil, Thiruvananthapuram, is celebrated with great reverence during the auspicious Mandalam-Makaravilakku season. Devotees gather to witness the divine illumination of the Makaravilakku, marking the pinnacle of the festival with prayers, rituals, and spiritual fervor.
Contact Address: Pallichal Vembannoor Sreekandan Sastha Temple, Vedivechankovil, Pallichal, Kerala 695501
