Saturday, June 18, 2011

Thirunakkara Temple Festival Kerala Hindu Festivals

Thirunakkara Temple Festival

Thirunakkara Temple FestivalThe celebrated Mahadeva Temple at Kottayam, on the Thirunakkara Hill at the very centre of the Kottayam Municipal town is one of the important Siva temples, famous for its historical importance, antiquity and sanctity.

The grandest festival of this temple is the "Arattu Utsavam" lasting for ten days from the 1st of Meenam (March-April) which is attended by hundreds of thousands of people, irrespective of caste or creed. In the fair held in connection with the Utsavam, industrial and agricultural products are exhibited and sold. The highlights of the festival are the cultural programmes and variety entertainments staged during the festive days.

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