The annual festival at Chengannur Mahadeva Temple in Kerala will begin on December. Known as Varshikotsavam, the 28 days long annual festival begins on Thiruvathira nakshatram (star) in the Malayalam month of Dhanu (mid December – mid January) and ends on Thiruvathira nakshatra in the Malayalam month of Makaram (mid January – mid February). Thiruvathira nakshatra (star) in the Dhanu masam is considered very auspicious – it is believed that it is on this day Goddess Parvathi took a fast for the well-being of her divine-half, Lord Shiva.
Special poojas will be held at Chengannur Mahadeva and Bhagawathy Temple during the annual festival days. Thousands of devotees from all over Kerala visit the temple to seek the blessing of Lord Siva.
About Chengannur Shiva Temple
Chengannur Mahadevar Temple is one of the most famous temples of Lord Shiva in Kerala, situated in Alappuzha district, around 117 km from Thiruvananthapuram. The temple enshrines Lord Shiva and Parvathi Devi as the presiding deities.
How to Reach Chengannur
Chengannur Mahadeva Temple is just 1 km from Chengannur Railway Station and Chengannur Bus Station.
Special poojas will be held at Chengannur Mahadeva and Bhagawathy Temple during the annual festival days. Thousands of devotees from all over Kerala visit the temple to seek the blessing of Lord Siva.
About Chengannur Shiva Temple Chengannur Mahadevar Temple is one of the most famous temples of Lord Shiva in Kerala, situated in Alappuzha district, around 117 km from Thiruvananthapuram. The temple enshrines Lord Shiva and Parvathi Devi as the presiding deities.
How to Reach Chengannur
Chengannur Mahadeva Temple is just 1 km from Chengannur Railway Station and Chengannur Bus Station.
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