

Pre-Utsavam Rituals - Prasadashuddhi, Homams & Kalashabhishekam



Acharya Varanam ('Sankalpam') & Kodiyettam




Daily Seevelis and Niramala



A sampling of the Numerous Cultural Programs and Performances






Utsavam 2024 - A Side Story
Of the 10 days of the Utsavam, it rained incessantly for 8 days. The Rituals were largely within the temple, so no one minded the slushy grounds outside. However, as the 9th day approached, hearts sank and a thousand prayers rose to the heavens – the ceremonies and processions on the 9th and 10 days were in the open air; a ‘Pallivetta’ procession, including elephants and percussion, to Kollengode town; and Arattu day itself, Pooram style, with the Holy Dip of Perumal at the Kadavu.
It was a test of faith. And a call for proof of Devotion.
By early evening of the 9th day, the skies cleared – and Perumal held up his divine umbrella for the faithful to experience his sojourn from Payyalur to Kollengode
And it turned out to be a pleasant and dry Arattu, with milling crowds of spectators and devotees !
CLICK ON THE PICTURE BELOW TO HEAR OUR SONG OF GRATITUDE TO THE DIVINE AVATAR
Pallivetta




Arattu day Functions









The Trustees convey their heartfelt Thanks to the Utsava Committee for their efforts through searing heat conditions and depressing rainy weather - to make Arattu 2024 a resounding success !
