Thiru Aarattu Madannada, Mylakkadu
| Thiru Aarattu Madannada Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kollam |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festivals | Uchara Maholsavam |
| Location | |
| Location | Mylakkadu |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
| Geographic coordinates | 8°51′59.0″N 76°41′41.6″E / 8.866389°N 76.694889°E[1] |
| Elevation | 31.33 m (103 ft) |
Thiru Aarattu Madannada is a temple dedicated to Shiva in Kollam district,[1] in Kerala in the peninsular India. The temple is situated in Mylakkadu.[2] The temple is located on the National Highway 47 between Chathannur and Kottiyam near Mylakkadu. In the ancient temple, Lord Shiva resides under a pine tree. The festival of this temple is well known in the Kollam district as it has a history going back centuries.
Uchara Maholsavam
[edit]Uchara Maholsavam festival day in Kerala is well-known, especially in Kollam district.
Uchara Maholsavam is considered as half of Onam on Makaram 28. It is a traditional festival in the temple. Thirumudi Ezhunnallath is the main attraction of Uchara. On this occasion, the priest of the temple, who carries the jewels wearing a valuable hat starts his barefoot walk from Peringapuram.
Way to the Temple
[edit]You can reach the temple through Mylakkadu and Ithikkara. Kollam Junction railway station and Paravur Railway Station are the nearest railway stations.
Location
[edit]This temple is located with the geographic coordinates of 8°51′59.0″N 76°41′41.6″E / 8.866389°N 76.694889°E[2] at an altitude of about 31.33 m above the mean sea level.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Thiru Aarattu Madannada". Travelyy.com. 25 April 2020. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ^ "Thiru Aarattu Madannada Temple – Hindu Temple Timings, History, Location, Deity, shlokas". Retrieved 15 November 2023.
External links
[edit]- ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 15 November 2023.