Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple

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Poojas

Jala Dhara

Just like the Ksheera Dhara, pure water is used instead of milk and the Abhisheka is done continu

Aluvilakku

A lamp with three hundred and sixty five wicks in the shape of a pipal tree is lighted using ghee

Ksheera Dhara

One hundred and one measures of milk after jaladrony pooja is poured in Dhara Kidaram made of sil

Appam Nivedya

Unniyappams are offered to the Sthamba Ganesh for the removal of Vighnas or obstacles. It has sta

Vilakku or Lamps

Some devotees offer Vilakku as an offering in this Temple. They donate oil for the lamps lit in t

Bhasma Mala

It is also a special offering in this Holy Temple reminding us about the importance of Vaikom Bha

Vilwapatra mala

Vilwapatras are offered to Lord Vaikkathappan as a special offering which is so dear to Him. He g

Ayirakudam

At the Sreekovil or at the Navakapura. On Brahma Kalasa and a large copper vessel is filled with

Aayira Kalasa

One thousand and eight Kalasas filled with different materials are used for this Abhisheka. It is

Dravya Kalasa

The Abhishekas of one day of Sahasra Kalasa is called Dravya Kalasa. Kalasa Pooja is done on the

Sahasra Kalasa

The Sahasra Kalasa is performing Abhisheka with 1001 pots of water and other holy items. It is co

Ananda Prasada

After the Prathal there is a custom to give Ananda Prasada to the devotees. The Melsanthy brings

Prathal

The most important and Holy ‘Prathal’ is the main offering to the Vaikkathappan. Prat

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