Virajpet, J. Kerala's Sabarimala, Guruvayur, Thaliparamba's Raja Rajeshwari, Madaikavu Parashinikkadavu, Mamanikunnu, etc., have been attracting pilgrims from Kodagu for centuries.
The 27-day Vaisakha Mahotsava used to be held once a year in the Kottiyoor Siva Kshetra in Kannur district. This year, the fame of Kottiyoor has created a huge sensation all over Karnataka, including Kodagu.
There are no permanent plant-shaped temples at Akkarekottiyur Sannidhi, which is associated with mythology. A temporary nature-given Chappara temple has been built for the Vaishakha Mahotsava and thousands of devotees have come from Kodagu to have darshan of the presiding deity.
The Mahotsav will be held till July 4 and thousands of devotees are expected to visit the district. Located on the banks of the Vavali river, the Kottiyoor reserve is spread over an area of about 30,000 acres. Like Sabarimala this is also a natural scenic spot. Many ancient traditions are still practiced here. This year's Kottiyoor Mahotsav is getting a lot of publicity on digital media and the name Kottiyoor is making waves at home as well.
Mobile statuses and DPs are in disarray. Millions of people are watching videos on YouTube. Although the Vaishakha Mahotsav is held every year, this time a large number of devotees are visiting from Kerala. Thousands of devotees come here.
Mythological background
Legend has it that this is the place where Prajapati Daksha Maharaj performed a yaga. It is believed that Goddess Sati had offered herself to the Yagna Kunda at this very place. It is believed that this is the place where the incident took place. After this yagna, Lord Shiva said that the suffering of his wife and the pain caused by her should not come to anyone else in the world, so if any couple who has suffered from such a problem visits here, I will relieve their suffering.
Two festivals in a day
The festival is celebrated twice every day. That is, two elephants are paraded around the temple. This is the form of Shiva and Parvati. Thus, Kottiyoor Sri Kshetra is home to unique rituals.
Many special places
Kottiyoor is located at a distance of 68 km from Kannur district headquarters. The permanent temple of Ikkare Kottiyoor is located on the left bank of the Vavali river. On the right bank is the Akkare Kottiyoor Udhaya Lingam.
There is nothing special in Ikkare Kottiyoor during the 27-day Vaisakh Mahotsav of Akkarekottiyoor. Ju. The Vaishakha Mahotsav will begin on July 8 and end on July 4. Devotees take a holy dip in the river. If you touch the stones here, you will get a holy smell.
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