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<p> </p> <p>Kottiyoor Mahadeva Temple</p> <p>Kottiyoor Siva temples, an ancient pilgrimage destination in North Kerala, is situated in the peaceful hilly area of the Western Ghats. On the opposite banks of the Bavali River situate two temples, Akkare Kottiyoor and Ikkare Kottiyoor. Akkare Kottiyoor opens only for twenty-eight days during <em>Vaishakhamahotsavam </em>- the annual festival of the temple, which falls in the months of May-June. During that time, Ikkare Kottiyoor remains closed.</p> <p> </p>
Puranam
<p> </p> <p>The history of the temple is associated with <em>Daksha Yaga</em>. According to Hindu mythology, Dakshaprajapathi, not pleased with his daughter’s marriage to Lord Shiva, decided to conduct a <em>Yaga </em>[sacrifice] at this place without informing his daughter Sati Devi and Lord Shiva.</p> <p>Sati Devi unaware of his intention, visited the <em>yagabhumi</em>, the site, but was insulted by her father. Hurt and humiliated, she committed suicide with her <em>yogashakti</em> [spiritual power]. Distraught and enraged by this act, Lord Shiva did the <em>Thandavanritham </em>[destructive dance] as Veerabhadra and decapitated Daksha. Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and other gods came to pacify Lord Shiva. Later, Shiva replaced Daksha’s head with a goat’s head. Hence this place is said to have the divine presence of the Trinity – Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.</p>
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<p> </p> <p>The restoration of the temple took place during the time of Shankaracharya, and rituals of the festival were set out by him. Ikkare Kottiyoor is a formal temple complex like any other temple. On the other hand, the Akkare Kottiyoor temple stands in the middle of a pond and does not have any formal structure.</p> <p>The Swayambhoo Shiva Linga is placed on a platform raised with river stones. The Vaishakamahotsavam starts with <em>Neyyattam </em>[ablution using ghee] and ends with <em>Elaneerattam </em>[ablution using tender coconut water] which are special rituals in the temple. Kottiyoor is said to be a place where Nature, man and God become one.</p> <p> </p>
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<p> </p> <p>Vaishaka Mahotsavam</p> <p>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. <br /> <br /> The venue is the Akkara Kottiyoor Temple which only opens during festival days annually. Akkara Kottiyoor and Ikkara Kottiyoor and the venue is the Akkara Kottiyoor Temple which opens only during festival days annually (<em>Chothi </em>asterism of the Malayalam month of <em>Edavam</em> to the <em>Chithira</em> asterism of the Malayalam month of <em>Midhunam</em>). The dates normally fall between May-June. </p> <p>The devotees worship a <em>swayambhoo</em><em> lingam</em> (self-created idol of Lord Shiva) and the temple is famous for its absence of a formal structure. The deity itself is placed on a platform made of river stones named <em>manithara</em>.</p> <p>The rituals are performed in thatched huts and begin with the <em>Neyyattam </em>(pouring of ghee). It begins with the bringing of a sword from Muthirerikavu in Wayanad. Another interesting spectacle seen is the Rohini Aaradhana where the priest embraces the <em>swayambhoo</em> Shiva linga as part of the ritual. One would also not wish to miss the Elaneer Vayppu, in which tender coconut is offered before the <em>swayambhoo</em><em> </em><em>lingam</em>.</p> <p>The festival ends with the Elaneerattam, in which the collected tender coconut water is poured on the idol by the head priest. It is a stunning visual spectacle, with nature itself sanctifying this divine event.</p> <p> </p>
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<p> </p> <p>05.30 am to 08.00 pm</p>
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<p> </p> <p>Kottiyoor, Kerala 670651</p>
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