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Shri Kaattil Ayyappa Kshetram

Shri Kaattil Ayyappa Kshetram, nestled in Kalarikal Colony village of Kerala, is a Hindu temple devoted to Lord Ayyappa. A place of spiritual devotion rooted in Kerala's temple heritage.

॥ जय श्रीराम ॥

Ancient Bells,
Living Faith

Shri Kaattil Ayyappa Kshetram stands in Kalarikal Colony, a village in Kerala's northern reaches, serving as a centre of worship for devotees of Lord Ayyappa. The temple embodies the living tradition of Kerala's Hindu sacred landscape, where village temples function as anchors of community spiritual life and cultural continuity.

॥ वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम् ॥

Light a Lamp,
Offer a Prayer

As a shrine dedicated to Ayyappa—a deity revered across Kerala and South India—this temple draws worshippers seeking the blessings of a deity whose cult has deep roots in the region's devotional practices. The temple's presence in Kalarikal Colony reflects the pattern of Ayyappa worship woven throughout Kerala's villages, where such sanctuaries preserve ritual knowledge and foster local religious observance. For residents and visiting pilgrims alike, the kshetram represents both a place of personal prayer and a node in the broader fabric of Kerala's Hindu sacred geography.

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Shri Kaattil Ayyappa Kshetram

Shri Kaattil Ayyappa Kshetram, nestled in Kalarikal Colony village of Kerala, is a Hindu temple devoted to Lord Ayyappa. A place of spiritual devotion rooted in Kerala's temple heritage.

Shri Kaattil Ayyappa Kshetram stands in Kalarikal Colony, a village in Kerala's northern reaches, serving as a centre of worship for devotees of Lord Ayyappa. The temple embodies the living tradition of Kerala's Hindu sacred landscape, where village temples function as anchors of community spiritual life and cultural continuity.

108Sacred Lamps
6Daily Aartis
Blessings

श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम

Sacred Offerings

Sevas & Pujas

Offerings performed by ordained priests under the guidance of vedic tradition — for every milestone of life.

श्री राम

Mahabhishekam

Ceremonial bathing of the deity with milk, honey, sandalwood and sacred herbs accompanied by Vedic chants.

Archana

Recitation of the deity's names and mantras with flower offerings, performed in your name and gotra.

गं

Ganapati Homam

Sacred fire ritual to invoke Lord Ganesha — performed before new beginnings and important journeys.

Daily Worship

Aarti & Darshan Hours

Open every day of the week. Each hour carries its own fragrance, its own prayer.

  • 04:30 AMSuprabhatamAwakening of the Lord with vedic hymns
  • 07:00 AMTomala SevaOffering of fresh tulsi & flower garlands
  • 11:30 AMRajbhog AartiMidday bhog and naivedyam
  • 04:00 PMUtthapan DarshanReawakening after the afternoon rest
  • 07:00 PMSandhya AartiTwilight worship with conch and bell
  • 09:00 PMShayan AartiFinal blessing — sanctum closes for the night

Plan Your Visit

Reach the Sanctum

Address: Vellinezhi, Kerala, India 679504

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