Prathishta / Presiding Deity : Siva
Upadevatha / Sub Deities : xx
District: Alappuzha
Thaluk: Chengannor
Panchayath: Mannar
Thanthri: Parameshwaran Vasudevan Nampoothiripad, Kuzhikkattu Thekkedathu
Illom, Thiruvalla
Trustee: The Travancore Devaswom Board, Nanthancode, Trivandrum
Thrikkuratti Mahadevar Temple is situated at Mannar, Alappuzha (dist) of Kerala,
is one among 108 siva temples built by Lord Parasurama. It is believed that the
Mammoth Thrikkuratti Mahadeva Temple compound wall was built by troupe of Bhootas
of Lord Paramasiva in one night. The unique festivities of Thrikkuratti temple (Sahasra
kalasam, Maikatti puja and Sivarathri Nritham) attracts lot of pilgrims. The antique
wooden carving of Thrikkuratti mahadeva temple sricovil came to lime light recently
through visual media, attracting lot of art lovers including foreigners. At a special
Nada (gate) on east side of the Thrikkuratti temple compound wall, other religious
members, in particular, Muslims, present offerings daily basis. This practice is
believed to be centuries old and this is considered to be a true embodiment of religious
harmony. The Srikovil of Thrikkuratti Mahavishnu temple is built on North Indian
Architecture.
Temple has two sanctum sanctorum with equal importance, within the same compund.
One is Mahadeva temple and other one is Maha Vishnu Temple
The Thrikkuratti Mahasivarathri Festival, only next to Aluva sivarathri in terms
of mass congregation, attracts thousands of devotees. The West Nada (Parvathi) will
be open for ten minutes during Sivarathri Nritham on Sivarathri day only. All other
days during the year it remains closed.
The Mahasivrathri festival at Thrikkuratti Mahadeva temple is different from other
temples due to its unique festivities. Though the spectacular and colourful cultural
programs are performed by renowned artists during these eleven days, the main emphasis
is for Sahasrakalasabishekam, Sivarathri Nrutham and Mahasivarathri Procession
Sahasrakalasabishekam:-
This is a very special and rare puja conducted during 10 days of Mahasivarathri
festival. It is well known that Lord Siva is abhishekapriya (lover of ablutions).
Lord Parasurama and Kroshta muni, during their worship of the lord here, are believed
to have bathed the deity with Sahasrakalasam or a thousand pots of holy water according
to Vedic rites. Now during Mahasivarathri festival days the Head Priest (Thanthri)
and his team perform this puja. It is a ten day function, each day an offering of
101 Kalasam or pots of holy water being made 100 pots of Silver and one of Gold
at do centre all filled with water and surcharged with mantras recited by learned
Brahmins seated on the Mukhamantapam
The main daily offerings are Sathakalasam, Rudrabhishekam, Chathussatham, Mruthunjaya
homam, Kshira Dhaara, Rudrasooktharchana, Bhagyasooktharchana, Mruthnjaya Pushpanjali,
Astotharachana, Navagraharchana (at Maha Vishnu Temple) and Noorum Palum (at Naga
Raja Temple).
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The Manager, Thrikkuratti Mahadeva Temple, Thrikkuratti Junction, Mannar.P.O., Thiruvalla
(Via), Kerala. 689622
Mannar, a major business town, also known as "The Bell Metal Town", is situated
midway between Thiruvalla and Mavelikkara on State highway 6 (Kayamkulam - Thiruvalla
Road).
The nearby Railway stations are Thiruvalla, Chengannoor, Mavelikkara and Harippad
(each 9 kms from Mannar)
The Main pilgrim centers nearby:
Chakkulathu Kavu Temple (5 Kms)
Panayannar Kavu Temple (1 Km)
Changannoor Mahadeva temple (9 kms)
Mannarsaala Nagaraja Temple (10 Kms)
Chettikulangara Devi Temple (7 Kms)
