Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala

Kerala Culture

Thrikkalanjoor Thiruvathira Arattu

Date:05-04-2019 to 12-04-2019

Thrikkalanjoor Sree Mahadeva Temple, located at Kalanjoor in Pathanamthitta district, is one of the rare temples in Kerala with two Dhwaja Sthambam (flag post). As the temple worships both Lord Shiva and Lord Ayyappa with equal importance.  

The annual Thiruvathira Arattu festival of the temple lasts for eight days in the Malayalam month of Meenam (March/April). During the festival days, Carnatic exponents perform musical fest. On the 6th day, Kalamezhuthum Pattum, a special ritual will be held for Lord Ayyappa, known as Indilayappan

Another festival celebrated here is the 41 days bhajan during Mandala Pooja (December/January). 

Main Attraction

Arattu

Images

Location

Kalanjoor

Venue
Thrikkalanjoor Sree Mahadeva temple

Address
Manager
Thrikkalanjoor Sree Mahadevar Devaswom Trust,
Kalanjoor P.O
Pathanamthitta - 689694
PH: +91 473 - 4272022,4271250
email: manager@kalanjoormahadevatemple.org
Website: www.kalanjoormahadevatemple.org

District
Pathanamthitta

Festival date
March-April


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