Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala

Kerala Culture

Ashtami Festival

Date:04-12-2019 to 04-12-2019

Popularly known as Tiruvimbilappan, the presiding deity of Venganellur temple is Lord Shiva.  Situated 13 km north east of Watakkanchery, the temple celebrates its annual festival on the ashtami day in the Malayalam month of Vrischikam (November-December).

During the Malayalam month of Medam, Chakiarkoothu will be conducted regularly for 30 days. Sivarathri is also celebrated here.

Main Attraction

Elephant Procession

Images

Location

Venganellur

Venue
Venganellur Siva Temple

Address
Venganellur,
Chelakkara,
Thrissur – 680586
Phone: 094958 81631, 9447572862

District
Thrissur

Festival date
On the ashtami day in the Malayalam month of Vrischikam


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