Kottiyoor Mahadeva Temple
Kottiyoor Mahadeva Temple, located in Kelakam in Kannur district is an important pilgrimage centre in Kerala. Kottiyoor Mahadeva Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi is surrounded by thick dense forest with lush greenery. Spellbinding view of natural landscape makes you relieve from stress and tension.
Kottiyoor Mahadeva Temple
Kottiyoor Mahadeva Temple, best known as Dakshina Khasi or Varanasi of the South is one among the important pilgrimage centre located near Kelakam in Kannur district. This divine temple dedicated to samharamuthri Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi attract thousands of pilgrims during the festival of Vaishaka Maholsavam. Kottiyoor Mahadeva Temple enclosed with in lush greenery is a picturesque spot grabbing visitors hearts. This festival is usually held during the months of May and June and starts by bringing a sword from Muthireikavu from Wayanad. On the following days, you can see ornaments, vivid gold and silver vessels brought from Manathana village to Kottiyoor Mahadeva Temple.
Elaneer Veypu is an important ritual performed in Kottiyoor Mahadeva Temple. In this ritual, thousands of tender coconuts are dedicated Lord Shiva. On the following day of Elanner Veypu, priest will pour this tender coconut water on idol. This ritual is best known as Elaneeraattom. Rohini Aaaradhana is one among the important rituals present in Kottiyoor Mahadeva Temple. In this ritual, priest will embrace Swayambu Shiva Linga depicting the story of Brahma worshipping Lord Shiva. You can also see fabulous processions with decorated elephants carrying idols of Lord Shiva and Parvathi.
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