Chengannur Mahadeva Temple,
Alappuzha – Festivals
Thriputharattu Festival:
For brief details, please refer below link;
Varshikotsavam:
Varshikotsavam is a 28-day
long festival at Chengannur temple which begins on the asterism Thiruvathira of
Dhanur Masam (December – January) and ends on Thiruvathira of Makara Masam (January
– February). Special rituals are performed during these days. The Aarattu (ritual
dip in the river) is on Thiruvathira day. This festival attracts
thousands of people from different locations in Kerala and also outside the
state.
Shivaratri:
Shivrathri is another
important festival of this temple. A large crowd assembles here in this
festival. Arayas of Alappattu in Karunagappalli, comes here on this day
and performs poojas and vazhibadus. This custom was started centuries before in
connection with the renovation of the temple.
Thulasamkrama Neyyattu (Ghee Abhishekam):
This is the Ghee Abhishekam
festival of the Chengannur Temple. This ceremony is conducted on every 1st day
of Thulam (October – November). On this day 36 paras of ghee is showered on the
‘Shivalingam’. ‘Paras’ is a measurement in Malayalam. This tradition was
started in connection with the finding of the Shiva Lingam. The ghee is
collected from devotees and normally gets more than hundreds of ‘Paras’ as
offerings.
Chitra Pournami:
Chitra Pournami is another
important festival at this temple. This is an important day for the devotees
of Devi. Special poojas are conducted on this day.
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