The primary deity of the temple is Lord Shiva, who is worshipped here in the form of Mahadeva. Devotees offer prayers, perform rituals, and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva for various purposes including spiritual fulfillment, prosperity, and liberation (moksha).
In Thiruvaniyur Sri Mahadeva Temple, Lord Ganapathi is worshipped as the remover of obstacles and the god of beginnings, offering blessings to devotees embarking on new endeavors. Devi, revered as the divine mother and embodiment of feminine energy, provides protection, prosperity, and well-being to worshippers in her shrine within the temple complex. Additionally, Yakshi Amma, a nature spirit in Hindu mythology, is venerated for fertility, prosperity, and overall well-being, offering blessings associated with abundance and fertility to devotees.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Thrikkarthika
Thrikkarthika, also known as Karthika Deepam, is a significant festival celebrated by Hindus, particularly in South India. It falls on the day of the Kartika Nakshatra (star) in the Malayalam month of Vrishchikam (corresponding to November-December in the Gregorian calendar). During Thrikkarthika, devotees light traditional oil lamps (known as "Karthika Vilakku") in and around their homes and temples to honor Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and Lord Kartikeya.
Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva. It typically falls in the month of Phalguna or Maagha in the Hindu lunar calendar, corresponding to February or March in the Gregorian calendar.
Contact Address: Thiruvaniyur Sri Mahadeva Temple, Ernakulam
