Thiruvilwamala Ekadashi is held at the famous Thiruvilwamala Temple
It is believed that the puja on the night of Ekadasi festival here is performed by Devas and Devis.
Vilwadrinatha music festival is organized during the period.
The festivities begin on Ashtami Tithi. Important rituals are performed on Dashami and Ekadasi.
The ritual procession conducted at night on Ekadasi day after Ekadasi Vilakku lasts till early morning hours. It is believed that Lord Vilwadrinatha had given permission to demon Kumbhanasa and companions to visit him on the day.
Passing Through Punarjani Cave During Guruvayur Ekadasi
One of the main rituals in the temple is the passing through thePunarjani Cave located on the eastern part of the Temple
It is believed Parasurama, the fifth avatar of Vishnu, first performed the walk through the Punarjani cave for annihilating Kshatriyas 21 times on earth.
This ritual is annually held on the Guruvayur Ekadasi during the Malayalam month of Vrischikam.Punarjani Cave
It is believed that the puja on the night of Ekadasi festival here is performed by Devas and Devis.
Vilwadrinatha music festival is organized during the period.
The festivities begin on Ashtami Tithi. Important rituals are performed on Dashami and Ekadasi.
The ritual procession conducted at night on Ekadasi day after Ekadasi Vilakku lasts till early morning hours. It is believed that Lord Vilwadrinatha had given permission to demon Kumbhanasa and companions to visit him on the day.
Passing Through Punarjani Cave During Guruvayur Ekadasi
One of the main rituals in the temple is the passing through the
It is believed Parasurama, the fifth avatar of Vishnu, first performed the walk through the Punarjani cave for annihilating Kshatriyas 21 times on earth.
This ritual is annually held on the Guruvayur Ekadasi during the Malayalam month of Vrischikam.