10 months ago

Event: Kottiyoor Vaishaka Mahotsavam 2023 (കൊട്ടിയൂർ വൈശാഖ മഹോത്സവം)
Location: Muthireri Mahadeva Temple, Valad, Mananthavady, Wayanad District, Kerala, 670645.

Vaal Madakkam: The Sword of 'Bagavathi' which is brought from Muthirerikkavu on 'Neyyattam' day has to be returned. On this day sword is taken to the Manithara and for few seconds keeping it in the 'naalam' next to 'Swaymboo' and it is taken from there with fist full of 'thulasi', the bearer need to run towards Muthirerikkavu. This rite is called 'vaal madakkam'

Once the sword is returned, ‘Trichandana” abhishekam is performed on the sacrificial idol at Ammarakkal thara. Trichandana powder is brought by 'Kudipathikal'. Abhishekam is performed by Padinjitta. Next the Aacharyan performs the Yathra Bali. As a leave taking rite. This is followed by sprinkling of rice at designated places.

Before the above ritual, the return of Bhandaram procession takes place. Idols are immersed in Vaveli before the return journey. Sprinkling of rice takes place from Kallanthode in the east to Pmbarappan thode in the west. After the 'yaatrabali' Bhandaram is returned to Manathana.

Next day its Chothi again. Padinjitta and Ushakaambram together cover the Swayamboo with Ashtabandham. The first half is performed by Ushakaambram and the next half by Padinjitta. A big vessal of rice nivedyam is offered. This is for Ottappilaan. Once the Swaymboo is completely covered, no one stays back at Akkere . None enter this holy place till the next year

Vaishaka Mahotsavam: A 28-day festival, in the heart of a dense forest and in front of a roaring river, is an experience only God’s Own Country can provide. The hills of Kannur play host to the Kottiyoor Vysakha Mahotsavam, a festival hosted by two temples, Akkara Kottiyoor, and Ikkara Kottiyoor. Situated on the banks of the mighty River Baveli, it is among the most beloved festivals of Northern Kerala.

The venue is the Akkara Kottiyoor Temple which only opens during festival days annually (Chothi asterism of the Malayalam month of Edavam to the Chithira asterism of the Malayalam month of Midhunam). The dates normally fall between May-June. The twenty eight day festival commences with the Neyyattam ritual on the Swati Day in Edavam and concludes with the Thrikkalashaattu.

The Vaisakha Maholsavam celebrations begin with the ritual of bringing a sword from Muthirerikavu from Wayanad. On the following day, on Visakham star Bhandaram Ezhunnallath ritual is held. Gold, Silver vessels, heavenly ornaments etc are brought from nearby Manathana village to Kottiyoor.

An important ritual during the festival is the 'Elaneer Vayppu' or submitting tender coconuts before the swayambhu Shiva linga. On this special day, thousands of tender coconuts carried from different parts of Malabar by the devotees are submitted. The following day, the main priest of the temple, pours the collected coconut water on to the idol which is known as 'Elaneeraattam'.

Rohini Aaradhana is a very important ritual which is not seen in any other temple. The priest embraces the swayambhu Shiva linga as part of the ritual. The belief behind this ritual is that Brahma himself worships Lord Shiva to pacify for the loss of Sati.

As a part of the festival, a procession (Ezhunnallippu) is held with two elephants carrying the idols of Lord Shiva and Parvathi. After the procession, the elephants are fed well (Aanayootu) and given a formal farewell.

Vaisakha Maholsavam dates for year 2023
6 May-2023, Saturday - Prakkoozham
27-May-2023, Saturday - Neerezhunnallathu
1-June-2023, Thursday - Neyattam
2-June-2023, Friday - Bhandaram Ezhunnallathu (Mid night, Ladies will be Allowed only after this)
8-June-2023, Thursday - Thiruvonam Aradhana
10-June-2023, Saturday - Ilaneer Veypu
11-June-2023, Sunday - Ashtami Aradhana, Ilaneerattam
13-June-2023, Tuesday - Revathi Aradhana
17-June-2023, Saturday - Rohini Aradhana
19-June-2023, Monday - Thiruvathira Chathussatham
20-June-2023, Tuesday - Punartham Chathussatham
22-June-2023, Thursday - Aayilyam Chathussatham
23-June-2023, Friday - Makam Kalam Varavu (After 12.00PM, Ladies won't be allowed)
27-June-2023, Tuesday - Atham Chathussatham, Valattam, Kalasa Pooja
28-June-2023, Wednesday - Thrukkalassattam

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