The main deity of the temple is Lord Shiva, worshipped in the form of Mahadeva, which translates to Great God. Lord Shiva is revered by devotees as the supreme deity in Hinduism, associated with creation, preservation, and destruction.
The Malakkad Mahadeva Temple celebrates various festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva throughout the year. These festivals include Maha Shivaratri, Thiruvathira, Navaratri, and other auspicious occasions in the Hindu calendar.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Thiruvathira Mahotsavam
Thiruvathira Mahotsavam is an annual festival celebrated predominantly in Kerala, India, typically falling in the Malayalam month of Dhanu (December-January). The festival honors Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and is marked by various rituals, cultural performances, and traditional dances such as Thiruvathira Kali, in which women clad in traditional attire dance around a lamp.
Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva, typically falling on the 13th night and 14th day of the month of Phalguna in the Hindu calendar, which corresponds to February or March in the Gregorian calendar. Devotees observe fasting, perform rituals, and offer prayers throughout the night, seeking blessings for spiritual enlightenment and liberation.
Contact Address: Malakkad Mahadeva Temple, Meenangadi,
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