Thirunakkara Mahadeva
The royal family-temple of the Kottayam rajas. Famous for its Thirunakkara Utsavam in March–April with 10-day processions of elephants and Panchavādya music.
Wisdom Graph: Divine Associations
MantraOm Namaḥ Śivāya
- Offerings
- bilva leaves (Shaiva)milk abhiṣekaflowers
- Sacred colours
- sandalwoodsaffron
🛕 Principal Temples
- Thirunakkara Mahadeva11th c. CE📍 Kottayam, Kottayam, Kerala, IndiaFestivals: Mahā Śivarātri · Annual utsavamTirunakkara — Kottayam royal temple
🎊 Festivals
- Mahā Śivarātri
- Annual utsavam