2025-ൽ വയനാട് പുള്പള്ളി ശ്രീ സീത ലവകുശ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ 8 ദിവസങ്ങളിലായി ചുറ്റുവിളക്കും ആറാട്ടും ജനുവരി ആദ്യ ആഴ്ചയിൽ വിപുലമായ ആഘോഷങ്ങളോടെ നടത്തപ്പെടും.
ചുട്ടുവിളക്ക് ആറാട്ടു മഹോത്സവം 2025 | ശ്രീ സീതാ ലവകുശ ക്ഷേത്രം പുൽപ്പള്ളി വയനാട് | Chuttuvilakku Aarattu Mahotsavam 2025 | Sree Seetha Lava Kusha Temple Pulpally Wayanad
During the festival, all devotees light thousands of oil lamps on the outer walls of the temple at dusk. The term Chuttuvilakku is derived from 'Chuttu' meaning 'surround' and 'vilakku' meaning 'lamp'. This is believed to bring prosperity and blessings of Sita who is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi in Hindu mythology.
A large number of people belonging to different castes and creed attend the festivities. This temple is believed to be located at the place where Sita(Lord Rama's devout wife), was abandoned and subsequently gave birth to their sons Lava and Kusha and hence is associated to stories from the great epic, Ramayana. The place is famous for the leeches but the surroundings of the temple have no leeches. It is believed that Goddess Seetha cursed the leeches that bit Lava and Kusa. The Poorvasthanam of the temple attracts many people as it is believed that the great Sage Valmiki resided there along with Sita, Luva and Kusha. A large number of termite mounds can be seen at different spots near the temple. The present temple structure was built during the period of Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja and stands at an altitude of 700-2100m above the sea level. There are beautiful stone pillared prakaarams around the sanctum.
Chuttuvilakku Aarattu Mahotsavam 2025 | Sree Seetha Lava Kusha Temple Pulpally Wayanad
The festivities are inaugurated with an Eriyapelli Chetti cutting a bunch of bananas. Thousands of oil lamps are lit on the outer walls of the temple at dusk. This is known as Chuttuvilakku. Devotees irrespective of caste and creed throng the temple in large numbers during the festival. Pongala is an important event of the festival during which women take to hearths to prepare offerings to the Goddess and seek divine blessings. Women carry thalams plates decorated with lamps, flowers, incense etc. in rows with prayers for well being and prosperity.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
Chuttuvilakku
Pongala
Thalapoli
Chendamelam
Temple Location
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Pulpally Bus Stand - 300 m
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Pulpally Bus Stand - 300 m
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Kozhikode Railway Station - 103 Km
Nilambur Road Railway Station -105 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Calicut International Airport - 90 Km
Contact
📞 +91 4936 241175(Pulpally Devaswom)
