Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala

Kerala Culture

Malayalapuzha Arattu

Date:05-03-2020 to 15-03-2020

The Malayalapuzha Bhagavathy temple, located 8 km from Pathanamthitta, is a pilgrim centre dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali. The annual eleven-day festival of this temple starts with Kodiyettam (ceremonial flag hoisting) on the Thiruvathira asterism in the Malayalam month of Kumbam (February – March). One of the major highlights of the festival is the Madathilezhunnallippu held on the tenth day. Another noted fact is the there is no Pallivetta ritual for the Goddess of Malayalapuzh. The festival ends with an arattu

Thuniyaripayasm is the most popular offering performed at Malayalapuzha Bhagavathy temple. 

 

Main Attraction

Madathilezhunnallippu

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Location

Pathanamthitta

Venue
Malayalapuzha Bhagavathy Temple

Address
Kumbazha Malayalapuzha Road
Malayalapuzha
Pathanamthitta
Kerala 689666
Phone: +91 468 230 0260

District
Pathanamthitta

Festival date
February- March (Eleven day festival starts on Thiruvathira asterism in the Malayalam month of Kumbham)


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