തെക്കേകോട് കുദവൂർ മഹാദേവ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ നടക്കുന്ന ശിവരാത്രി മഹോത്സവം 2025 ഡിസംബർ-ജനുവരി (ധനു മാസം) കാലയളവിൽ ഏഴു ദിവസങ്ങൾ നീണ്ടുനിൽക്കുന്ന ഒരു വാർഷിക ഉത്സവമാണ്.
ശിവരാത്രി മഹോത്സവം തൊണ്ണക്കൽ കുടവൂർ മഹാദേവ ക്ഷേത്രം തിരുവന്തപുരം | Shivarathri Mahotsavam 2025 | Thonnakkal Kudavoor Mahadeva Temple Trivandrum
Maha Shivratri, the night of the worship of Shiva, falls on the month of Kumbham in February -March According to the Puranas, during the great mythical churning of the ocean called Samudra Manthan, a pot of poison emerged from the ocean. The gods and the demons were terrified as it could destroy the entire world.
When they ran to Shiva for help, he in order to protect the world, drank the deadly poison but held it in his throat instead of swallowing it.This turned his throat blue, and since then he came to be known as Nilkantha, the blue-throated one. Shivratri celebrates this event by which Shiva saved the world All through the day the devotees keep severe fast, chant the sacred Panchakshara mantra "Om Namah Shivaya", make offerings of flowers and incense to the Lord amidst ringing of temple bells. They maintain long vigils during the night, keeping awake to listen to stories, hymns and songs. The fast is broken only the next morning, after the nightlong worship. On the same day married women fast for the health and prosperity of their husband. Unmarried ladies also fast to get good husband of their choice. It is believed that Goddess Parvathy also took fasting for her husband Shiva. Also it is believed that Parvathy and Shiva got married on the Thiruvathira day. Fasting is observed on the Makayiram and Thiruvathira star.
Makayiram fasting is for the health and well-being of the children. Special prasadam for this day is ettuangaadi chutta nivedyam which is made with baked tubers like kachil (purple yam),chena (yam),koorka (Chinese potato),nanakizhangu (lesser yam), cheru kizhangu(lesser yam), cheruchembu(colocasia), valiyachembu (colocasia) and madura kizhangu (sweet potato) in jiggery syrup, grated coconut, banana, boiled broad beans, sugarcane etc.First Thiruvathira after marriage is called Poothiruvathira. On tis day married woman wake up early in the morning and light the lamp after morning ablutions. Gayathri manthram is to be recited after lighting the lamp. These woman adorn themselves with eyeliner, apply kuri on the forehead using manjal (turmeric) and chandanam (sandal) and kumkum in forehead seeking blessings from Goddess Parvathy.
Food with rice is avoided completely during the fasting and they consume Thiruvathira puzhukku, Koova (ragi) kurukku, wheat, fruits, tender coconut juice etc. Panjakshari manthram, Panjakshari sthothram, Shiva sahasranamam are also recited to please the Lord Shiva. Special poojas like Jaladhara is done Koovala mala is offered the lord and the devotees stay awake the whole day in prayers. Thiruvathira dance is performed at night after ligting lamp, decorting with dashapushpam. After Thiruvathira naal, the fasting comes to an end after consumption of rice or by visiting Shiva temple.
Shivarathri Mahotsavam 2025 | Thonnakkal Kudavoor Mahadeva Temple Trivandrum
At Thonnakkal Kudavoor Mahadeva Temple Shivarathri Mahotsavam falls in the month of December-January(Dhanu). Thiruvathira naal in the month of Dhanu is considered as the birthday of the Lord. Pooja on the festive days starts with Nirmalyam and Ashtadravya Ganapathi Homam in the morning after flag hoisting (Kodiyettam).
Other daily poojas include Usha Pooja, Rakshas Pooja, Yogeeshwara Pooja, Kalashapooja, Kalashabhishekam and Nagaroottu. Ucha pooja in the noon is observed on all days. In the evening programmes consists of thottanpaattu and Chendamelam. Poojas in the evening includes deeparadhana, Leksmi Pooja, Panchavadyam, Bhagavathi seva, Athazha Pooja and Sreebootabali. On all the days Pongala is offered to the God by female devotees. Annadanam or feast is offered on all the days.Different programmes at the night includes cutural programmes, dance performances, musical night etc.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Kodiyettam
• Nirmalyam
• Ashtadravya
• Ganapathi Homam
• Rakshas Pooja
• Yogeeshwara Pooja
• Kalashapooja
• Kalashabhishekam
• Nagaroottu
• Uchapooja
• Thottanpaattu
• Deeparadhana
• Chendamelam
• Panchavadyam
• Leksmi Pooja
• Bhagavathi seva
• Athazha Pooja
• Sreebootabali
• Cultural programmes
• Musical night
Temple Location
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Kudavoor Mahadeva Temple, Kudavoor P.O, Thonnakkal, Thiruvananthapuram - 695313 Kerala .
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Govt. Higher Secondary School-600 m
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Thonnakkal School Bus Stop- 550 m
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Murukkumpuzha Railway Station - 7 km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport - 24 Km
Contact
📞 +91 471 242 9585
📱 +91 94004 29825
