Sree Bala Vigneshwara Maha Ganapathi Temple, is a revered shrine dedicated to Lord Mahaganapathy in his charming child-like form. The presiding deity, Sree Mahaganapathy, represents innocence, purity, and new beginnings, embodying the essence of childhood and its untainted nature.
This form of Lord Ganapathy is often depicted holding a bowl of sweets, signifying the sweetness and blessings of life. Devotees flock to this temple to seek blessings for wisdom, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles from their lives, believing that the child deity's benevolent gaze brings good fortune and success in their endeavors.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Vinayaka Chathurthi
Vinayaka Chathurthi at Sree Bala Vigneshwara Maha Ganapathi Temple is celebrated with great devotion and fervor. The rituals include Ela Ada Pongala, where devotees prepare a special offering made of rice flour and jaggery wrapped in banana leaves. The festivities also feature an Abhishekam to the deity, followed by Deeparadhana, where lamps are lit to honor and seek blessings from Lord Ganapathi.
Karkkidaka Vaavu
Karkkidaka Vaavu at the Sree Bala Vigneshwara Maha Ganapathi Temple is a time when special prayers are offered for ancestors, seeking their blessings and spiritual guidance. Alongside, rituals like Sarva Dosha Nivarana Pooja are conducted to alleviate any negative influences and promote overall well-being and harmony in the community. These practices are deeply rooted in tradition, aiming to foster spiritual rejuvenation and familial harmony.
Contact Address: Sree Bala Vigneshwara Maha Ganapathi Temple, Mithra Nagar, Near Saraswathi Vidyalaya School Vattiyoorkavu P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695013
Phone Number : 082817 27828
