വയനാട്ടിലെ വള്ളിയൂർക്കാവ് ദേവീക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ ആറാട്ടു മഹോത്സവം മാർച്ച്-ഏപ്രിൽ മാസങ്ങളിൽ നടക്കുന്ന 14 ദിവസത്തെ വാർഷിക ഉത്സവമാണ്, മഹത്തായ ആചാരങ്ങൾ, സാംസ്കാരിക പ്രകടനങ്ങൾ, ക്ഷേത്ര ഘോഷയാത്രകൾ, പവിത്രമായ ആറാട്ടു ചടങ്ങുകൾ എന്നിവ ഉൾപ്പെടുന്നു.
ആറാട്ടു മഹോത്സവം 2025 | വള്ളിയൂർക്കാവ് ദേവീക്ഷേത്രം വയനാട് | Arattu Mahotsavam 2025 | Valliyoorkavu Devi Temple Wayanad
The Aarattu festival attracts thousands of devotees to the Valliyoorkavu Bhagavathy Temple dedicated to
Goddess Durga. It is a prominent place of worship for tribal communities in Wayanad.
The Goddess manifests in three forms here - Vana Durga, Bhadrakali, Jala Durga. It is believed that the idol of the
Goddess is self manifested. The origin of the temple dates back to the 14th century. Legend has it that
once an oracle of Kodungallur temple named Vadakkola Nambiar was traveling through Wayanad and he
rested near Kabani River. When he woke up, the sword and anklet of Devi were missing.
Arattu Mahotsavam 2025 | Valliyoorkavu Devi Temple Wayanad
The holy sword of Valliyooramma, the temple deity is
brought from the Palliyara Bhagavathy temple at
Pandikkadavu by the chief priest. The Kodiyettu, or hoisting
of the festival flag will is performed only on the seventh day
of the festival. Rituals such as Kalamezhuthum Pattum,
Eedum Koorum and Sopananrutham is held. A procession
called Oppana Varavu is taken out from Cheramkode
Bhagavathy temple to Thazhekkavu. The holy procession
with tender coconut for Abhishekam, Adiyaras arrives from
various parts of the talk. The celebrations conclude when
the Oppana Varavu returns to Cheramkode Bhagavathy
temple after the Rudhirakkolam, a symbolic fight between
Bhagavathy and Dharikan in which Bhagavathy emerges
victorious. Many tribesmen in the district attend the festival,
which is dedicated to goddess Durga. As part of the festival
a trade fair is conducted on the temple premises. Free feast
known as Annadanam is held on all festival days at the
temple.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Kodiyettu
• Aarattu
• Kalamezhuthum Pattum
• Eedum Koorum
• Sopananrutham
• Adiyaras
• Oppana Varavu
• Rudhirakkolam
• Annadanam
• Trade Fair
• Folk Arts
• Percussion Music
• Elephant Procession
Temple Location
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Mananthavady, Panamaram - 2.8 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Mananthavady Bus Station - 2.8 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Kozhikode Railway Station - 72 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Calicut International Airport - 115 Km
Contact
📞 +91 99464 27071 Vinod (Devaswom)
