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Vaikom Mahadeva Temple

Lord Shiva (Vaikkathappan)

Vaikom, Kottayam, Kerala

About

Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is one of the oldest and most revered Shiva shrines in Kerala, part of a sacred trio with Ettumanoor and Kaduthuruthy. It is celebrated for Vaikathashtami and for its grand Annadanam (Prathal).

Poojas & offerings

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Homam / Havan

Mrityunjaya Homam

Prasadam

Fire ritual to Lord Shiva for health and longevity.

₹900.001.5 hr

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Vazhipadu

Koovalamala

Prasadam

Garland of bilva leaves offered to the deity.

₹120.0020 min

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Vazhipadu

Pin Vilakku

Prasadam

Ceremonial lamp offering after the evening deeparadhana.

₹200.0030 min

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Archana

Sahasranama Archana

Prasadam

Archana with the thousand names of Shiva in the devotee's name.

₹50.0020 min

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Annadanam

Prathal (Annadanam)

Prasadam

Sponsoring the famed Vaikom temple feast for devotees.

₹5,000.000 min

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Opening hours

Morning darshan04:00 – 12:00
Evening darshan17:00 – 20:00

Dress code

Traditional attire. Men: mundu (bare-chested in the sanctum where required). Women: saree, set-mundu or salwar.

Temple guidelines

Only Hindus are permitted inside the sanctum. Photography is prohibited inside the temple.

Festivals at this temple

Onam / Thiruvonam· Aug 22Navaratri· Oct 11Mandala–Makaravilakku· Nov 16Vishu· Apr 15