🪔   ഓം നമഃ ശിവായ — The Divine Abode Awaits — Darshan from 5:00 AM daily   🪔
🌸 Vishu Kani Darshanam — April 14, 2025 ✦ 🪔 Thiruvathira Celebrations — December 22, 2025 ✦ 🌺 Online Pooja Booking Now Available ✦ 📿 Ashtami Rohini — Special Abhishekam on August 16 ✦ 🌸 Vishu Kani Darshanam — April 14, 2025 ✦ 🪔 Thiruvathira Celebrations — December 22, 2025 ✦ 🌺 Online Pooja Booking Now Available ✦ 📿 Ashtami Rohini — Special Abhishekam on August 16
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മേലെ പുലിക്കോട്ടുകോണം തമ്പുരാൻ

Mele Pulikottukonam
Thamburan

The Sacred Abode of Divine Grace

An Ancient Temple of Devotion • Kerala, India

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Today's Nakshatra
Rohini ⭐
Malayalam Date
Kumbham 20, 1201
Morning Pooja
5:00 AM — Open
Special Offering Today
Sahasranamam 🌸
Visitors Today
~1,200 Devotees
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1000+YEARS OF
DEVOTION
Our Sacred Heritage

A Timeless Sanctum of
Grace & Divinity

Nestled in the serene landscapes of Kerala, Mele Pulikottukonam Thamburan Temple stands as an enduring testament to Kerala's rich spiritual legacy. Built in the traditional Kerala style of architecture, the temple showcases intricate stone carvings, sacred courtyards echoing with centuries of devotion, and a spiritual aura that draws thousands of pilgrims.

The presiding deity, Thamburan, is worshipped with deep reverence. Every ritual, every lamp lit, and every flower offered continues an unbroken chain of worship across generations — a living testament to Kerala's Sanatana Dharma heritage.

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6 Daily Poojas
18 Annual Festivals
5 Lakh+ Yearly Pilgrims
Daily Schedule

Darshan & Pooja Timings

Timings may vary on festival days. Please confirm before visiting.

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Nirmalyam
നിർമ്മാല്യം
5:00 – 5:30 AM
First worship of the day
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Thiruvanandal
തിരുവനന്തൽ
6:30 – 7:00 AM
Morning abhishekam
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Usha Pooja
ഉഷ പൂജ
8:00 – 9:30 AM
General darshan opens
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Pantheeradi Pooja
പന്തീരടി പൂജ
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Noon ritual & naivedyam
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Afternoon Darshan
ഉച്ചപ്പൂജ
5:00 – 6:15 PM
Evening worship begins
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Athazhappooja
അത്താഴ്‌പ്പൂജ
7:30 – 8:30 PM
Night ritual & closing
Sacred Presences

The Divine Deities

Each shrine is a universe of grace, power, and cosmic wisdom.

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Thamburan
തമ്പുരാൻ
Presiding deity — worshipped with deep reverence and devotion
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Lord Shiva
ശിവൻ
Destroyer and transformer — eternally auspicious
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Goddess Parvati
പാർവ്വതി
Divine mother and cosmic energy, Shiva's consort
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Lord Murugan
മുരുകൻ
God of war and wisdom, son of Shiva and Parvati
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Lord Ganapathi
ഗണപതി
Remover of obstacles, lord of new beginnings
Upcoming Celebrations

Festivals & Sacred Events

Immerse yourself in the timeless rhythms of devotion and celebration.

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APR 14, 2025
Annual Festival
Vishu Kani Darshanam
The auspicious first sight of the new year — kani (auspicious arrangement) is displayed at dawn for blessings of abundance and prosperity.
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AUG 16, 2025
Monthly Ritual
Ashtami Rohini
The birth star of Lord Krishna — celebrated with special abhishekam, sahasranamam chanting and grand illuminations throughout the temple.
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DEC 22, 2025
Winter Festival
Thiruvathira
Women observe fast and perform the Thiruvathira dance in the sacred night honoring Lord Shiva for the well-being of their families.
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Divine Services

Poojas & Offerings

Sacred rituals performed by trained priests with Vedic authenticity.

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Pushpabhishekam
Sacred bathing of the deity with thousands of fragrant flowers, invoking blessings of love and harmony.
From ₹250 · Book 1 day in advance
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Milk Abhishekam
Ceremonial anointing with pure cow's milk — purifying the mind and fulfilling deeply held wishes.
From ₹500 · Book 2 days in advance
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Sahasranamam
Recitation of the thousand sacred names of the deity — a deeply meditative collective offering of devotion.
From ₹350 · Daily at 9 AM & 6 PM
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Homam (Havan)
Fire rituals performed for health, prosperity, protection and cosmic alignment with sacred mantras.
From ₹1500 · Book 5 days in advance
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Deeparadhana
The majestic waving of lamps during evening aarti — witness the deity radiant in golden light.
Free · Daily at 7:30 PM
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Vidyarambham
The sacred initiation of children into learning — writing their first letters guided by the divine.
From ₹750 · Vijayadasami only
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Plan Your Pilgrimage

Visit the Temple

📍 Location & Directions

  • Mele Pulikottukonam
  • Kerala, India
  • Near major town center
  • Well connected by road
  • Ample parking available

👗 Dress Code

  • Men: Mundu (dhoti) preferred
  • Men: Full pants & shirt accepted
  • Women: Saree or salwar kameez
  • No shorts, sleeveless tops
  • Dress rentals available at entry