The main deity, Lord Shiva, faces the west, a rare and significant feature, while Goddess Parvathy, facing east, and Vighneswara are worshipped as upadevathas.
Devotees visit the temple to participate in various rituals and seek blessings from the deities, particularly noting the rare orientation of Lord Shiva's idol.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Shivaratri Maholsavam
Shivaratri Maholsavam at Parassala Sree Mahadeva Temple is celebrated with great fervor and devotion, featuring a series of special rituals. Key ceremonies include the Ganapathi Homam, Chuttu Vilakku, Deeparadhana, Dhaara, Pushpabhishekam, and Ezhunnallath. Devotees gather in large numbers to participate in these rituals, seeking blessings and spiritual upliftment during this auspicious occasion.
Thiruvathira Ulsavam
Thiruvathira Ulsavam at Parassala Sree Mahadeva Temple begins with the ceremonial Kodiyettam, marking the start of the festivities. The celebrations include a grand Ghoshayatra, Deeparadhana, Chuttuvilakku, along with special poojas and rituals dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees actively participate in these events, creating a vibrant and spiritually uplifting atmosphere throughout the festival.
Contact Address: Parassala Sree Mahadeva Temple, Parassala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695502
