- Special Features
Foundation YearTemple from ancient timeSthala TreeTheerthamRathamArchitecturePartially Kerala styleOther Speciality
- Sthala Puran
തൃചേരുമന ക്ഷേത്രം
Kottiyoor Temple is one of the oldest Hindu pilgrimage spots on the planet. The temple is located in southern India, north part of Kerala state. Kottiyoor Temple situated on the beautiful Sahya mountain range valley and is blessed with abundant natural beauty.
At Kottiyoor, there are two temples - Akkare Kottiyur and Ikkare Kottiyur, located on the opposite banks of the Bavali river. Akkare Kottiyur is open during the Kottiyoor Vaisakha Maholsavam festival only.
- Architecture
As per calculations the, area needed for the construction of a temple was so vast that it would be impossible to construct an edifice of this magnitude. Hence, even today the temple exists in the form of several small temples, almost 72 numbers. Every person connected with temple activities resides within this boundary. In the middle of the circular water pond, is a semicircular raised "Thara" – the Manithara.
- Alankar of Deity
- Prayers and BenefitsSpecial Vratas and Prayers
Temple Dress code
Men: Traditional Mundu Allowed. Lungi, Shirt and Banian Not allowed .
Women: Salwar Kameez Allowed, Saree, Set Mundu, Skirts and Blouse allowed
Offerings to DeityStotras and Mantras
- FestivalsKottiyoor Vysakha MahotsavamKottiyoor Ulsavam or Kottiyoor Vysakha Mahotsavam (Sanskrit: वैशाख महोत्सव) is a 27-day annual pilgrimage observed by Hindus commemorating the Mythology of Daksha Yaga. The pilgrimage is similar to the Kumbh Mela of Prayag, where ablutions are performed. The temple and grounds are also known as Dakshina Kasi.
- Sodasha Upcharas
- Prasadhas
- Social ActivitiesAnnadhanMarriageEar BoringHead ShaveDanaasEducation FacilitiesSocial DrivesOther Activities
- Arjita Seva
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