As a part of our annual spiritual visits, we visited Chowalloor Shiva temple near Guruvayur. When we reached there we realized that there was some special puja going on there and it must be a special and important day in the temple. We noticed the board saying that the annual celebration of Thiruvathira Mahotsavam has begun. (Photo by author) The place was quite crowded, Thiruvathira Mahotsavam is a 12 day long celebration for the Thiruvathira festival and it was the first day there. January 3rd would be the concluding day and the most important day. is a vibrant annual celebration dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati , observed during the auspicious Thiruvathira star in the Ma...
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