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Payyannur Aradhana Mahotsavam is celebrated from 1st to 14th of Vrischikam in the Malayalam calendar which the latter half of November.
Payyannur Subramanya Swamy Temple Timings
Payyannur Subramanya Temple is situated at the Northern end of Kannur district at the heart of Payyannur town on the banks of river Perumba. The presiding deity Subramanya is also called the Payyannur Perumal. It is the village temple of the Namboothiri families settled here. Payyannur is the first of the Namboothiri villages in the northern Kerala.
The place got its name from 'Payyante Ooru' where Payyan is another name by which Subramanya was called.
Apart from Subramanya or the Lord Muruga, many other sub deities including Ganapati, Sasthavu and Bhagavathy are also present. The temple pond is large and sidelined with laterite stone.
The surrounding wall is 12 feet high. The Sreekovil is two-storied. A Sarpakkavu is also present within the premises.
Payyannur Aradhana Mahotsavam
The Aradhana Mahotsavam is 14 day celebration with the Thitambu Ezhunnellath or the ceremonial procession as the main ritual. During this ritual, the idol is carried in hand by the temple priest instead of using caparisoned elephants and other paraphernalia.
Variety cultural events is another highlight. A large number of people turn up for prayer and to enjoy the melam, orchestra, kathaprasangam, dance and drama programs associated with the Aradhana Mahotsavam Festival.
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