The temple celebrates various festivals and conducts daily rituals to honor Lord Shiva. Maha Shivaratri, Arudra Darshanam, and Thiruvathira are some of the major festivals observed with devotion and enthusiasm at the Vendar Sree Bhoothanatha Temple. Devotees also participate in daily poojas, abhishekams, and bhajans to express their reverence to the deity.
In the Vendar Sree Bhoothanatha Temple, there are 329 steps leading to the hilltop where the temple is situated. These steps are supported by concrete beams, providing stability and access for devotees and visitors to reach the temple premises located atop the hill. The ascent up the steps offers devotees an opportunity for physical exertion and spiritual contemplation, culminating in the divine presence of Lord Shiva at the temple.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Lakshadeepam festival
During the Lakshadeepam festival, devotees gather in large numbers to witness the spectacular illumination of the temple with countless oil lamps. The entire temple complex, including the sanctum sanctorum, pathways, and surrounding areas, are adorned with lamps, transforming the atmosphere into a spectacle of radiant light and spiritual fervor.
Uthram Thirunal Maholsavam
The Uthram Thirunal Maholsavam is a grand festival celebrated at the Vendar Sree Bhoothanatha Temple in Kollam district, Kerala. This festival commemorates the birthday of Lord Shiva, which falls on the Uthram Nakshatra (star) day in the Malayalam month of Meenam.
Contact Address: Vendar Sree Bhoothanatha Temple, Kottathala, Kollam
