Kottiyoor Temple's story revolves around the Daksha Yaga, a celestial sacrifice where Sati Devi, Lord Shiva's consort, immolated herself in protest against her father Daksha's insult to Shiva. This event is believed to have occurred at the temple's location, specifically on the eastern bank, known as Akkare Kottiyoor. The temple is considered a Shakti Peetha, a place of great spiritual power associated with Sati's self-immolation.
The Daksha Yaga:
Daksha, Sati's father, conducted a yaga (sacrifice) without inviting Shiva, whom he disliked.
Sati's Sacrifice:
Sati, feeling humiliated and enraged by her father's actions, immolated herself in the sacrificial fire.
Shiva's Fury:
Shiva, upon learning of Sati's death, created Veerabhadra, who destroyed the yaga and killed Daksha.
Kottiyoor as the Site:
Akkare Kottiyoor, on the eastern bank of the Bavali river, is believed to be the exact spot where the yaga took place and where Sati sacrificed herself.
No Permanent Structures:
Due to the religious principles associated with the site, no permanent structures are built, and temporary, simple structures are used for worship.
Shakti Worship:
Sati is worshipped as Shakti, and her presence is believed to be at Ammarakkalu Thara, a platform adjacent to the Swayambhu (self-manifested) linga.
Kottiyoor Vysakha Mahotsavam:
The annual festival, Kottiyoor Vysakha Mahotsavam, is a significant event held over 28 days in May and June.
Two Temples:
The festival involves two temples: Akkare Kottiyoor and Ikkare Kottiyoor, situated on opposite banks of the Bavali river.
Dress Code:
Men: Traditional Mundu, Shirt and Banian allowed. Lungi not allowed. Women: Salwar Kameez Allowed, Saree, Set Mundu, Skirts and Blouse allowed.
Ikkare Temple, was done by Parashurama on the opposite river bank of the Swayambhuu linga. The Temple has its objective to worship Shiva for the entire year as the Swayambhoo linga on the other bank of the river can only be worshiped during 27 days of a year. Sankaracharya had classified the rites and rituals of the temple. He came to the this temple and worshiped there but he did not cross the river and worshiped the Swayambhoo linga as it was not the period of Vysakha pilgrimage. This belief is strictly followed until this time, of not going to the premises of Swayambhoo linga, or Akkare kottiyoor, if it is not the Vysakha pilgrimage time. Sankaracharya made ablutions in the Vavali river and prayed from the west bank of the river without crossing and continued his journey.
Present day rituals of Kottiyoor were set out by Sri Shankaracharya. With his spiritual vision, he felt the presence of Shiva at 'Akkare Kottiyoor' and not willing to pollute the holy ground with the touch of his feet, prayed from 'Ekkare Kottiyoor' and left.
The Vaisakha Maholsavam festival is held every year during the months of May - June. The twenty eight-day festival commences with the 'Neyyattam' ritual on the 'chodi' Day in Edavam (rishabham) and concludes with the Thrikkalashaattu. The Vaisakha Maholsavam celebrations begin with the ritual of bringing a sword from Muthirerikavu from Wayanad. On the following day, on Visakham star, Bhandaram Ezhunnallath ritual is held. Ornaments and Pooja vessels of pure gold and silver are brought from the nearby Manathana village to Kottiyoor.
An important ritual during the festival is the 'Elaneer Vayppu' or submitting tender coconuts before the swayambhu Shiva linga. On this special day, thousands of tender coconuts carried from different parts of Kerala by the devotees are submitted. The following day, the Namboothiris of the temple collect water from tender coconuts in pure gold and silver pots and then the Chief Priest pours the collected coconut water on to the idol in what is known as 'Elaneeraattam', also called the 'Rashi velli
Rohini Aaradhana is a very important ritual which is not seen in any other temple. Kurumathur Brahman (The senior most member of Kurumathur family considered the embodiment of Vishnu in the ritual) embraces the swayambhu Shiva linga as part of the ritual. This is symbolic of Vishnu pacifying Shiva Who is saddened by the loss of Sati.
As a part of the festival, a procession (Ezhunnallippu) is held with two elephants carrying the idols of Shiva and Parvathi. After the procession, the elephants are fed well (Aanayootu) and given a formal farewell.
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