Kalpathy Ratholsavam is a 10-day festival held at Kalpathy Viswanatha swamy temple in Palakkad district of Kerala. This Sri Visalakshi Sametha Sri Viswanatha Swamy temple is the oldest Siva temple in Kerala where the deities are Lord Siva (Viswanatha) and his consort Visalakshi, another name for Parvati.
Kalpathi Radholsvam - Viswanatha swamy temple Festival
The Festival is observed during the month of November and it begins with the Dwajarohanam and ends with Rathasangamom. The festival organized by Tamil Brahmins settled in and around Kalpathy in Palakkad, Kerala. Kalpathy Ratholsavam is based on the Tamil Brahmin Vedic culture. The last three days are most important for this festival, during these days rolling of decorated temple chariots drawn through the streets by thousands of devotees. As part of the Rathasangamom, 5 rathas of the 5 deities of Kalpathy village come together and circumvent the village in a grand procession.
Palakksd Kalpathi Radholsavam Dates
Kalpathi Radholsavam Start date: 13-11-2024
Kalpathi Radholsavam End date: 15-11-2024
Radholsavam Venue: Sree Viswanatha Swamy Temple, Palakkad.