Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala

Kerala Culture

Deepa Mahotsavam

Date:02-12-2019 to 11-12-2019

A Lord Vishnu temple at Thrikodithanam in Changanassery, believed to be built in the 7th century C.E that holds a fairly good collection of ancient stone carvings, wall inscriptions, mural wall paintings, and wood carvings of deities that include Dasavatharams

The main festival of the temple is Deepa Mahotsavam. The festival begins on the Thiruvonam asterism in the Malayalam month of Vrichikam and concludes with arattu on the tenth day.  Many vibrant and unique rituals like aashu and seva are conducted in the temple as part of the annual festival. 

Main Attraction

Arattu

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Location

Changanassery

Venue
Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple

Address
Ayarkattuvayal
Changanassery
Kerala 68610
Website:- www.thrikodithanamtemple.com

District
Kottayam

Festival date
November- December (Malayalam month of Vrischikam)


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