Kottiyoor Ulsavam , Kannur

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Kottiyoor Ulsavam or Kottiyoor Vysakha Mahotsavam is a 27-day annual pilgrimage observed by Hindus commemorating the Mythology of Daksha Yaga The pilgrimage is similar to the Kumbh Mela of Prayag, where ablutions are performed. The Vysakha Mahotsavam is a yearly pilgrimage like the Hindus' Sabarimala Pilgrimage or the Muslims' Hajj Pilgrimage, where devotees, travelling from multiple locations, go en masse to a shrine at a specific period of time during the year. The temple and grounds are also known as Dakshina Kasi. In Kottiyoor (Kerala), there are two shrines on the banks of the Vavali (Bavali) river. On the west bank sits the Thruchherumana Vadakkeshwaram Temple (called Ikkare Kottiyoor Temple by natives), which is a nalukettu temple complex. On the east bank, there is a temporary shrine called "Akkare Kottiyoor", where the festival ceremonies take place. This is opened only during the Vysakha Mahotsavam. During the Vysakha pilgrimage, puja is performed in a temporary temple (Ikkare Kottiyoor) in the same prehistoric Vedic location. Only temporary thatch huts, which are removed after the festival, are built. Every year, thousands of pilgrims come to the Yajna bhoomi Yajna shala has a Swayambhu Shivalinga, where ablutions are performed. The Akkare Kottiyoor temple, where the yajna takes place, has no Sreekovil/Garbhagriha(Sanctum-sanctorium); instead, it is located on a raised platform made of river stones named Manithara . The temple is located at the center of a pond that is the origin of a spring. From the pond, water flows towards the Vavali river to the west. The entire shrine looks like Shivalinga itself if viewed from the sky. This pond is called Thiruvanchira. Devotees circumambulate the shrine within the pond, mostly in the rain. There is another raised circular platform beside the main shrine, called Ammarakal Thara. Finally, there is a giant Jayanti vilakku (a type of Lakshmi lamp) and an idol covered by a palmyra leaf umbrella there. It is believed that Sati immolates herself on Ammarakal Thara.

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Nearest Tourist Places
Seashore Recreational Park
Seashore Recreational Park

Madayipara
Madayipara

Ezhimala
Ezhimala

Thottada Beach
Thottada Beach

 Arrakkal Museum
Arrakkal Museum

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Kallur Illam
Kallur Illam
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Aroma Heritage
Aroma Heritage
5 Star
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 Kannur Beach Nest
Kannur Beach Nest
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Kbc Green Park
Kbc Green Park
5 Star
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Cool Land
Cool Land

Cabane bambou
Cabane bambou

Sahib's grill kitchen
Sahib's grill kitchen

MVK Restaurant
MVK Restaurant

Nearest Beaches
Payyambalam Beach
Payyambalam Beach

Ezhimala Beach
Ezhimala Beach

Meenkunnu Beach
Meenkunnu Beach

Kizhunna and Ezhara beaches
Kizhunna and Ezhara beaches

Dharmadom Island & Beach
Dharmadom Island & Beach

Most Visited
Pazhassi Dam
Pazhassi Dam Rd

 Arrakkal Museum
Ayikkara Government Hospital Road, Near District Hospital, Ayikkara, Kannur,

Ezhimala
Ezhimala

Thottada Beach
Kannur-Tellichery

Dharmadam Island
Kannur

Other Attractions
Pazhassi Dam
Pazhassi Dam

 Arrakkal Museum
Arrakkal Museum

Ezhimala
Ezhimala

Thottada Beach
Thottada Beach

Dharmadam Island
Dharmadam Island

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Periya Alattil Kavala Bus Stop

Peria Korome Road, Periya

Ainikal Kavala Bus Stop

Peria Korome Road

Mullal Bus Stop

Peria Korome Road

Vengalody

Mananthavady Rd, Kerala State, India

41th Mile Bus Stop

Mananthavady - Nedumpoil Road

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Passenger Terminal Building, KIAL

kannur international airport, Mattannur, kannur, PIN 670703

Kannur International Airport

New Municipal Building, 2nd Floor, Maruthai Road, Mattannur

ATC Tower

Kannur

Helicopter Landing Area

Kuppady, Sultan Bathery

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