Kottarakara Vilangara Kavadiyattam 2025 – Kottarakara Vilangara Subramanya Swamy temple Thaipooyam Festival
Kottarakara Vilangara Kavadiyattam is observed at the Subramanya
Swamy temple located here. The annual ritual is held on the Pooyam nakshatra
day in Malayalam Makaram month. Kottarakkara Vilangara Thrikkuzhiyoor Subramanya
Swamy temple Thaipooyam festival 2025 date is February 11.
The festival begins the children's Kavadiyattam.
The main Kavadiyattam begins at noon and culminates at the
Indilayappan temple at Vilangara.
The highlight of the festival is the golden Kavadi and the Panchaloha
Kavadi. Thousands of people arrive to have a glimpse of the golden Kavadi in
procession.
The famous Agni Kavadi ritual is held at night. The fire for
this ritual is made from jackfruit tree wood.
Subramanya Sahasranama Archana is performed from morning
hours on the day.
Special pujas, rituals, abhishekam, and numerous other
activities are held on the day.
Vilangara Thrikkariyoor Subramanya Swamy temple is located
around 10 km from Kottarakara.
A unique offering in the temple is palayum kayarum. This is offered for early cure and relief from serious diseases.