One of the important Subramanya temples in Kerala is the Kidangoor Subramanya Swamy Temple, situated on the banks of the Meenachil River in Kottayam district. The main deity is installed facing east, in the form of a celibate child Subramanya (Brahmachari Bala Subrahmanya). The idol, including the pedestal, has a height of about five feet. The temple follows the Tarananellur tantric tradition. Kadumpayasam, Subrahmanya Pooja, and Irattavedi are the main offerings here. Kidangoor is one among the 64 Nambudiri villages.
Kidangoor Subramanya Swami Temple
Festival season of the Kidangoor Subramanya temple happens in the month of Kumbham
Kidangoor Subramanya Swami Temple is believed to be 1500 years old by Tamil kings during Sangham period. It is considered the Seventh House of Lord Murugan. This temple strictly follows traditional rituals and worship practices, maintaining distinctive ceremonial disciplines. It is situated on Manarcaud – Kidangoor state highway, and is about 2 km from Kidangoor and 5 km from Ayarkunnam.
Sub-deities of the Subramanya temple are Bhagavathi, Sastha, Vishnu and Ganesha.
Celebrations and special poojas are also regularly observed on Karthika in the month of Vrischikam, Makara Uthram, and Skanda Shashti in the month of Thulam. ‘Thaipooyam’ in the month of Makaram and ‘Skanda Shashti’ are also widely celebrated. Shashtivrata on the 6th day of Amavasya is also observed by devotees, who visit this temple on this auspicious occasion.
The annual festival begins with the flag hoisting on the Karthika day of the month of Kumbham and lasts for ten days. Aarattu is held at Chembilavu Ponkunnathu Mahadeva temple on the banks of Meenachil river. Lord Shiva who presides at this temple is considered as the father of the presiding deity of Kidangoor.
According to legends, Koothambalam was constructed by Perunthachan
It’s believed that the idol of Subramanya came out of the oblong pot of sage Gauna when the water flowed out. Along with flowing water, it reached the Vishnu shrine in Kidangoor.
One of the pillars of the temple’s Koothambalam is made of Kurunthotti wood. According to legend, it was carved using an axe by a blacksmith from Mazhuvannur. It is believed that the Koothambalam was constructed by the legendary master carpenter Uliyannur Perunthachan.
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