Maruthamonpally Puthatt Bhagavathi Temple is located at Maruthamonpally near Kottarakkara in Kollam district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy. The annual festival is held on Revathi nakshatra in Kumbha Masam (February – March). The temple has a square sanctum sanctorum – chathura sreekovil and shrines of upa devatas. The upa devatas include Shiva, Ganapathy and Sastha. The temple observes the annual pongala festival. The annual festival is famous for various rituals, pujas and Kerala temple performing arts. Tying of cradle on a tree in the temple is a unique ritual here. The temple also observes Navratri and Vidyarambham and the annual Thrikarthika festival in Dhanu Masam.

Changa Bhadrakali temple is located on the Arayanad – Vellanad road in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali. The annual Kuthiyottam festival begins on Revathi nakshatra in Kumbha Masam (February – March). The temple has a square sanctum sanctorum and shrines of upa devatas. The deity is taken atop head of selected people on the occasion of the festival. Floats, tableau and procession are part of the ritual The shrine is famous for rituals like Ottam and Nilathil poru . The temple also observes Ramayana Masam, Navratri, Mandala kalam and Thrikarthika festival in Vrischika Masam. Changa Bhadrakali Temple Timing Morning darshan and puja timing is from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM Evening darshan and puja timing is from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Thiroor Vadakurumba Kavu temple is located at Thirur in Thrissur district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali. The annual Vela festival at Vadakurumba kavu begins on Revathi nakshatra is the most important festival in the temple and is famous as Kumbha Vela. Kumbha Bharani (February - March) is an important festival day in the shrine. As per history, the murti of Goddess was initially placed under a tree and was known as Padaparambakavu. It is said that the murti belonged to Zamorin of Kozhikode and he used to carrying it with him and worship it before going to war with neighboring kingdoms. It was once placed at Vadakurumba Kavu for puja and the Zamorin won the war and the murti was never moved from the spot. A sreekovil and mukhamandapam was constructed by the Zamorin. The temple was ransacked by the Mysore Muslim rulers. The villagers rebuilt the shrine in 1850. The annual first day celebration (Revathi Vela) is by either Thiroor or Pottore Desam. The second d

Pottayil Bhagavathy temple –Subrahmanya temple is located at Eroor south in Tripunithura district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Subrahmanya and Goddess Bhagavathi. Annual festival is held in Kumbha Masam. Thaipooyam in Makara Masam is another important festival. The temple is associated with Sri Narayana Guru. The shrine has square sanctum sanctorum or chathura sreekovil for Bhagavathy and Subrahmania. The temple also has numerous other upa devatas including Ayyappa, Shiva and Ganapathy. The annual festival is mainly famous for the participation of hundreds of people. Floats, tableau, procession, pujas and rituals are part of the festival. The shrine observes all the auspicious days associated with Sri Narayana Guru. Ramayana masam and Vrischika masam (mandala kalam) are held in the temple.

Brahmamangalam Mahadeva temple is located at Brahmamangalam in Kottayam district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Shiva – Mahadevar. The 8-day annual festival in the temple is held in such a manner that it ends with Arattu on Thiruvathira nakshatra day in Kumbha Masam. The temple has a vatta sreekovil – round sanctum sanctorum. The sreekovil faces east and a Shivling is worshipped in the temple. The shrine has a nalambalam, flag pole or dwajasthambam, namaskara mandapam and shrines of upa devatas. The upa devatas worshipped in the temple include Bhagavathy and Ganapathy. The annual festival in the temple is famous for ezhunnallathu, caparisoned elephants, homams, dhara, abhishekam and Kerala temple performing arts. Other auspicious days in the shrine include Ramayana Masam, Vrischika Masam (Mandala Kalam), Thrikarthika and Thiruvathira in Dhanu Masam.

Aryanad Anandeswaram Shiva temple is located at Aryanad in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Shiva – Mahadeva. Shivratri is an important festival in the temple. This is an ancient temple and a rare swayambhu Shivling is worshipped in the round sanctum sanctorum – vatta sreekovil. The Karamana River flows nearby. The temple has a kodimaram and shrines of upa devatas. The upa devatas worshipped in the temple include Goddess Bhagavathy and Ganapathi. Pongala is held in the temple. Various tantric and vedic rituals are part of the annual festival. Dhara, kalasabhishekam, homam, annadanam, traditional Kerala folk arts are part of the annual festival. The shrine observes the Thrikarthika in Vrischika Masam and Thiruvathira in Dhanu Masam. Aryanad Anandeswaram Shiva Temple Timing Morning darshan and puja timings are from 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM Evening darshan and puja timings are from 5 PM to 7:30 PM.

Thrippakkudam Mahadeva Temple is located on the Haripad – Veeyapuram Road near Haripad in Alappuzha district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Shiva – Mahadevar. The annual Mahashivratri festival is the most important festival in the temple. The temple has a square sanctum sanctorum – chathura sreekovil, nalambalam, and namaskara mandapam. The temple has a well maintained large temple pond. The annual festival is famous for Kala Varavu – huge effigies of ox are pulled to the temple on the occasion. The annual festival is also famous for various pujas, Ganapati homam, mrityunjaya homam, udayasthamana pooja, niramala, abhishekams and homams. The deity is taken atop a caparisoned elephant as part of ezhunnallathu. Temple art forms, tableau, floats, procession and melam are part of the annual festival. The shrine also observes Ramayana Masam, Vinayaka Chaturthi, Mandala Kalam, Thrikarthika and Thiruvathira in Dhanu Masam.

Sukapuram Chambramanam Maheshwara temple is located at Sukapuram on Palakkad – Ponnani road near Edappal in Malappuram district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Shiva – Mahadeva. The annual Shivratri festival is an important occasion in the shrine. The sankalpam of Shiva here is that of Ardhanarishwara. A shivling is worshipped in the sanctum sanctorum. The temple has a two tier square sanctum sanctorum – chathura sreekovil. The upa devatas worshipped in the temple are Ganapathy, Devi and Sastha. The annual festival is famous for various pujas, uma maheshwara puja, udayasthamana pooja, niramala, abhishekams and homams. Temple art forms, and melam are part of the annual festival. The shrine also observes Ramayana Masam, Vinayaka Chaturthi, Mandala Kalam, Thrikarthika and Thiruvathira in Dhanu Masam.

Kanmanam Shiva temple is located at Vairamkod on Tiruthikundu Chevapra Road, near Vairankode in Malappuram district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Mahadeva – Shiva. The annual Shivratri festival held in Kumbha Masam (February – March) is an important occasion in the temple. The temple has a two tier round sanctum sanctorum – vatta sreekovil. A powerful Shivling is worshipped in the temple. The temple has a nalambalam, namaskara mandapam and shrines of upa devatas. The upa devatas include Devi and Ganapathy. Various tantric and vedic rituals are part of the annual festival. Dhara, kalasabhishekam, homam, annadanam, traditional Kerala folk arts are part of the annual festival. The shrine observes the Thiruvathira in Dhanu Masam.

Kulakkad Shiva temple is located at Kulakkad in Palakkad district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Shiva or Mahadeva. The temple is famous for its annual Shivratri festival held in Kumbha masam (February – March). A Shivling is worshipped in the main sanctum facing east. This is a traditional Kerala style temple with a chathura sreekovil, nalambalam, namaskara mandapam and shrines of upa devatas. The main upa devatas here are Bhagavathy and Ganapati. The annual festival is famous for various pujas, vilakku, niramala, dhara-abhishekams, pushpanjali and homams. The shrine also observes Ramayana Masam and Thiruvathira in Dhanu Masam.

Mampuzha Mahadeva temple is located at Mampuzha near Kongad West in Palakkad district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Shiva – Mahadeva. Shivratri is the most important festival in the temple. The temple has a square sanctum sanctorum with an ancient and powerful Shivling. There are separate shrines of subsidiary deities. The annual festival is noted for Tantric rituals. Homams, pushpanjali, pujas, dhara and niramala are part of the annual festival. The shrine also observes Ramayana Masam, Vrischika Mandalakalam and Thiruvathira.

Edakkidom Thettikkunnil Sri Mahadevi Devaswom temple is located on Kottarakkara – Edakkidom – Nedumankavu Road at Edakkidom in Kollam district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavati. The annual festival in the temple is famous for lamps and Devi temple pujas. Shivratri is another important occasion at the temple. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Devi or Bhagavathi and she is worshipped inside a square sanctum sanctorum. The temple has a nalambalam, chuttambalam and kodimaram. There are beautiful sculptures and mural paintings in the temple. The main pooja in the temple is the adamoodal pooja. The annual pratishta festival in the temple is held in Makara Masam. The shrine observes Navratri and the annual Thrikarthika festival.

Dates of important upcoming festivals and fasting associated with Hinduism in February 2022 – based on major Hindu calendars and Panchang used in India. The festivals, Vrats and ritual days are based on Indian Standard Time (IST). February 1 – Amavasya – Mauni Amavasya – Thai Amavasya - Triveni Amavas February 1 –Thai Amavasya in Tamil Nadu February 2 – Magh month begins in calendars followed in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. February 2 – Vallabh Jayanti February 2 – Gupta Navratri begins February 4 – Ganesh Jayanti February 4 – Kund Chaturthi Vrat – Varad Chaturthi – Til Chauth February 5 – Vasant Panchami – Saraswati Puja – Sri Panchami February 6 – Monthly Muruga Sashti Fasting – Daridrya Haran Sashti February 7 – Ratha Saptami, Magha Saptami, Narmada Jayanti (this is marked on Feb 8 in some North India calendars) February 8 – Bhishma Ashtami – Monthly Durga Ashtami (marked on Feb 9 in North India calendars) February 9 – Budh

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Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Saturday, 5 February 2022 – It is Shukla Paksha Chaturthi tithi or the fourth day during the waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Chaturthi tithi or the fourth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 6:42 AM on February 5. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Panchami tithi or the fifth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 6:43 AM on February 6. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on February 5, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Uttara Bhadrapada or Uthrattathi nakshatra till 7:05 PM on February 5 . Then onward it is Revathi nakshatra till 7:57 PM on February 6 . (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Uttara B