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Morning Darshan05:00 AM - 10:30 AMNirmalyam • Ganapathi Homam • Usha Pooja
Evening Darshan05:00 PM - 08:00 PMDeeparadhana (6:30 PM) • Athazha Pooja
LocationThazhuthala, Kottiyam2 km North of Kottiyam Jn, NH 66, Kollam
Latest Annual Publication

Avittam Thirunal Maholsavam Notice 2025

അവിട്ടം തിരുനാൾ മഹോത്സവം നോട്ടീസ് 2025

Experience the temple's official festival notice and souvenir booklet with our interactive 3D Page-Flip Reader. Turn pages with authentic tactile physics, zoom into schedule tables, or download high-resolution PDFs directly.

തത്ത്വമസി • Divine Philosophy

The Glory of Lord Ganesha

ഗണേശ മാഹാത്മ്യവും തത്ത്വദർശനങ്ങളും • Exploring the Spiritual Symbolism & Puranic Lore

Sree Maha Ganapathi
ശ്രീ മഹാഗണപതി

Sree Maha Ganapathi

Lord Maha Ganapathi, the elder son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, is worshipped as the supreme master of wisdom, intellect, and prosperity. In Hindu tradition, Lord Ganesha is invokved first before the beginning of any auspicious venture, ceremony, ritual, or prayer. He is 'Vighnaharta'—the eternal dispeller of all impediments and harbinger of peace.

What Ganesh Stands For
ഗണേശ സങ്കൽപ്പം

What Ganesh Stands For

Every divine attribute of Lord Ganesha conveys deep spiritual philosophy: His broad head symbolizes profound intellect and vast wisdom. His large ears remind devotees to listen attentively and assimilate knowledge patiently. His small, piercing eyes emphasize inner meditation and single-minded concentration. His curved trunk signifies supreme adaptability to master every circumstance, while the single tusk embodies holding fast to the good while discarding the unrighteous.

Vehicle of Ganesh (Mooshika Vahana)
മൂഷിക വാഹനം

Vehicle of Ganesh (Mooshika Vahana)

The divine vehicle of Lord Ganesha is the humble mouse (Mooshika). In Indian philosophical thought, the rodent represents untamed human desires, ego, and restlessness that gnaw away at spiritual progress. By gently riding and reigning over the mouse, Lord Ganesha demonstrates how spiritual wisdom and devotion can conquer wild desires and guide our minds toward enlightenment.

Story behind the Elephant Head
ഗജമുഖോത്ഭവ ചരിതം

Story behind the Elephant Head

Puranic traditions recount that Goddess Parvati created young Ganesha out of sacred sandal paste. When Lord Shiva arrived and was blocked by the loyal boy guarding the chamber, an intense battle ensued. Later, realizing the truth, Lord Shiva breathed new life into the divine child with the noble head of an elephant, consecrating Him as 'Ganapati'—the supreme commander of all celestial beings and Lord of Beginnings.

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ചരിത്ര പശ്ചാത്തലം • Sacred History

The Divine Abode of Lord Vigneswara

Five decades ago, the sacred idol of Lord Ganesha was discovered beneath a majestic banyan tree in Thazhuthala near the Desa Seva Samajam Library. Brought reverently by Sri. Paramu Panikkar following an inner divine inspiration, devotees erected a small sanctum and began regular prayers.

Following an auspicious Devaprasnam that revealed the mighty spiritual power residing at the spot, the entire village united beyond caste and creed to construct a consecrated temple. In 2000, a grand Mahapuja consecrated Lord Vinayaka in the sanctum sanctorum.

വിഘ്‌നങ്ങള്‍ അകറ്റുന്ന തഴുത്തല ശ്രീ മഹാഗണപതിയുടെ അനുഗ്രഹം നേടാൻ നിത്യവും ഭക്തസഹസ്രങ്ങൾ ക്ഷേത്രസന്നിധിയിലെത്തുന്നു.

വിശേഷ ദിവസങ്ങൾ • Sacred Celebrations

Festivals & Gajolsavam

From the world-famous Thazhuthala Gajolsavam to the 10-day Avittam Thirunaal Mahotsavam.

Thazhuthala Gajolsavamതഴുത്തല ഗജോത്സവം

Thazhuthala Gajolsavam

Equivalent to Thrissur Pooram, featuring renowned caparisoned elephants, Kudamattam, and synchronized Panchavadyam.

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Avittam Thirunaal Mahotsavamഅവിട്ടം തിരുനാൾ മഹോത്സവം

Avittam Thirunaal Mahotsavam

The flagship annual festival commencing with Kodiyettu and culminating in Arattu on Avittom star in Makaram.

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Pallivettaപള്ളിവേട്ട

Pallivetta

The solemn night procession on the ninth day representing the elimination of negative energies.

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Kodimara Khoshyathraകൊടിമര ഘോഷയാത്ര

Kodimara Khoshyathra

Grand civic reception and procession welcoming the sacred flagpole for the festival.

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Vinayaka Chathurthiവിനായക ചതുർത്ഥി

Vinayaka Chathurthi

The universal celebration of Lord Vigneswara's incarnation in the Malayalam month of Chingam.

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Mandalachirappu & Other Festivalsമണ്ഡലചിറപ്പ്

Mandalachirappu & Other Festivals

Daily special deeparadhanas, bhajan sandhyas, and chirappu pujas during the 41-day Mandala season.

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ദിവ്യ മന്ത്രം • Sacred Mantra

ശുക്ലാംബരധരം വിഷ്ണും (Shuklambaradharam)

शुक्लाम्बरधरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजम्। प्रसन्नवदनं ध्यायेत् सर्वविघ्नोपशान्तये॥

"We meditate upon the all-pervading Lord who wears pure white garments, radiates the calm glow of the moon, possesses four hands, and bears a blissful countenance to dispel all hindrances."

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Temple Development & Donations

Devotees wishing to contribute to temple renovation, daily Annadanam, and festival celebrations can transfer directly to our official accounts:

Union Bank of India: 336702010015762 (IFSC: UBIN0533670)
Co-Op Bank Thazhuthala: 030331200800148 (IFSC: YESBOKLMDCB)
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ഭക്തിഗാനം • Bhajanഗണപതി സ്തുതി