മഴുവന്നൂർ മഹാ ശിവക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ ശിവരാത്രി ഉത്സവം ഫെബ്രുവരി-മാർച്ച് മാസങ്ങളിൽ നടക്കുന്ന 3 ദിവസത്തെ വാർഷിക ആഘോഷമാണ്, പവിത്രമായ ആചാരങ്ങളോടും ഭക്തിയോടും കൂടി ശിവന് സമർപ്പിക്കുന്നു.
ശിവരാത്രി 2026 | മഴുവന്നൂർ മഹാ ശിവക്ഷേത്രം വയനാട് | Shivarathri 2026 | Mazhuvannur Maha Shiva Temple Wayanad
The presiding deity in the sanctum-sanctorum is Lord Shiva, other deities are Arayil Bhagavathy, Sree
Durga, Nandi, Lord Ayyappa and Lord Ganapathi.
This temple is situated on the highest peak in the areas
of Karingari, Paliyana, and Tharuvana. Daily poojas are performed here from dates unknown. Shivrathri is
the night when Lord Shiva performed the Tandava Nritya. The month of Kumbham is noted for the
Shivarathri festival. It falls on a moonless February night, when Hindus offer special prayer to the lord of
destruction. 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. Shivrathi is celebrated to commemorate this event by which Shiva
saved the world.
Shivarathri 2026 | Mazhuvannur Maha Shiva Temple Wayanad
According to the Shiva Purana, the Maha Shivratri worship
must incorporate six items: the ceremonial offer of cooling
bae/ leaves to the deity, representing purification of the soul;
the vermilion paste applied on the linga after bathing it,
representing virtue; food offering which is conducive to
longevity and gratification of desires; incense, yielding
wealth; the lighting of the lamp which is conducive to the
attainment of knowledge; and betel leaves marking
satisfaction with worldly pleasures. All through the day the
devotees keep strict fast, chant the sacred Panchakshara
mantra "Om Namah Shivaya". The pilgrims stay awake
throughout the night. Special Bhajan Programs and homams
are also conducted.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Fasting
• Daily pooja
• Annadanam
• Homams
• Special Bhajan Programs
Temple Location
📍 Mazhuvannur Maha Shiva Temple, Mazhuvannur Temple Road Porunnanore - 670645 Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Mananthavady Town - 11 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Mananthawadi Panchayat Bus Stand - 10 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Kozhikode Railway Station - 88 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Calicut International Airport - 105 Km
Contact
📞 +91 4935 231003
