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Kerala Sree Maha Ganapathy Temple
Shree Maha Ganapathy Kovil is a renowned temple located in Thamarakulum, Kollam district of Kerala, South India. It is located in the centre region of the Kollam Corporation, near Kollam Civil Station. This temple is mainly dedicated to Lord Ganesh apart from Swami Aiyappan and Nagaraja. The Tamil Brahmin community of Kollam controls all the priest hold activities. This site has many visitors throughout the year and remains to be a famous pilgrimage in Kerela. The Vinayaka Chathurthi festival of Kottarakulum Maha ganpathy is held annually in this temple which attracts millions of visitors every year. This festival is held in August each year. All the rituals including Kalashapooja, Ashta Dravya Maha Ganapathy Homam, Pushpabhishekam and Laksharchana are a major attraction of this temple.
History and Significance
Throughout the years the temple has drawn the attention of a large number of devotees arriving from far places. The crowd has seen a notable increase in recent years. Despite being an ancient temple it has a modern appearance. During the year 1984 it was developed and reconstructed in its current form. The monthly Malayalam Magazine ‘Jyotisharatnam’ had an article highlighting this temple in its March issue. Late Shri Ramayya Vadhyar, served as the temple’s chief priest for a long period was specially mentioned in the issue. Shri Kannan Vadhvar, late Shri Sankara Narayana Vadhyar, Brahmashri Narayana Sastrigal (a.k.a. Rajamani Vadhyar) were other noble priests who served the shrine. Presently the temple is being served by Shri Sankara Vadhyar, Shri Venkatarama Vadhyar and Shri Bhaskara Vadhyar. Shri Venkatarama Vadhyar presently serves as the chief priest of the temple.
Accomodation
A visitor can easily discover a wide range of options for accommodation in Kollam District. There are various luxury and budget hotels. Season rates are notably high compared to off season rates. Kollam is a busy district so it’s best to book at the earliest.
Best Time to Visit
Most suitable time to visit Shree Maha Ganapathy temple is between the months of August and March. During the summer season (March to May) humidity can be high making it an oppressive choice to visit. Monsoon season generally starts from June and continues till September Month.
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