Ayiravalli is a form of Lord Shiva worshipped for protection and blessings. Devotees visit this temple seeking the grace and blessings of Ayiravalli Shiva for various aspects of their lives, including prosperity, health, and spiritual well-being.
Ayiravalli is a form of Lord Shiva worshipped for protection and blessings. Devotees visit this temple seeking the grace and blessings of Ayiravalli Shiva for various aspects of their lives, including prosperity, health, and spiritual well-being.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Thrikkarthika
Thrikkarthika, also known as Karthika Deepam, is a Hindu festival celebrated primarily in the southern Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It falls on the day of the Kartika Nakshatra (star) in the Malayalam month of Vrischikam (November-December) and is observed by lighting traditional oil lamps, offering prayers to Lord Shiva, and commemorating the divine significance of Kartika Nakshatra.
Pongala
Pongala is a significant offering made to the goddess during the annual festival. Devotees prepare a sweet dish called "pongala" using rice, jaggery, coconut, and ghee, which is then offered to the goddess in earthen pots as a symbol of devotion and gratitude.
Contact Address: Cheriyavelinallor Ayiravalli Temple, Kollam
