Melattingal Mahadeva Thiru Vaikathappa

The statue of Lord Siva is in the form of a lingam in this temple. The Sakti of Goddess Parvathi is hidden in the Siva Lingam. The great sanctity of the Siva Lingam in Vaikom Temple is that the Lord is associated with his aspects i.e. Dakshinamurthy, Kirathamurthy, and Mahadevan with Devi Parvathi, the Siva Lingam of whom are installed in this temple as Lord Melattingal Mahadevan. The recordings show that the deity should be worshiped as Melattingal Mahadevan and that all those who worship at this temple will attain supreme bliss.Those who worship here attest to the intense power of the deity to cure mental disorders, ward off dangers, and bless devotees with a smooth run of life in the family.

A day in this Holy Melattingal Siva Temple of MELATTINGAL MAHADEVAN starts at Prabhatham 6 am by awakening the greatest Lord and opening the Holy door of Sreekovil. As soon as the door is opened we get Nirmalya Darsana. Afterwards there is Abhisheka and Dhara or Holy Bath. Then there is three poojas Usha Pooja or reception pooja in the sun rise time , Ucha Pooja that is noon pooja, and in the night Athazha Pooja or the Pooja of supper is performed daily. After the Athazha Pooja, the Melattingal Siva Temple closes; from then to the ritualistic awakening of the Lord (Palli Unarthal) next morning, the protection of the temple rests with the Nandi; the first servant of Lord Siva. There are also Deeparadhana in the sun set time. The Abhishekas named Panchagavyam, Navakam and any special Abhishekas that is Holy Baths are performed during the Ucha Pooja as per the devotees booking. After noon pooja the Temple is closed till 5:30 pm. But special Abhishekas and Poojas are performed on certain days like Sivarathri, Pradosha even in the evening.

For Students seeking success in examinations and in obtaining jobs, and devotees seeking knowledge, wisdom and intellect worship the Lord Siva in the form of Dakshinamurthy. The offerings are lighting a ghee lamp inside the Srikovil in the ushapooja (morning pooja) time and other offerings are Vidya Suktam Pushpanjali, Thrimaduram, Mahanaivedyam, Palpayasam and Niramala.

For protection from evil spirits, thieves, cheats and wicked people conduct worship the Lord Siva in the form of Kirathamoorthy who holds the Jnana amsa of and Kshatraamsa (protection power) of Kirathamoorthy, right knowledge will dawn on the devotees and they will be protected. The offerings to Kirathamoorthy's are Lighting ghee lamp in Srikovil during uchapooja time and lighting all the Deepasthambams, Siva sahasranama, etc.

For delayed marriages worship the Lord Siva in the evening lighting ghee lamp inside the Srikovil in order to invoke the blessings of Lord Siva in whom Sakti of Goddess Parvathi is latent. The other offerings are unmarried women observe somavara Vratham, visit the temple on Monday mornings and worship the Lord at the time of the opening of the door after the morning puja with offerings such as: Umamaheswara Puja, Lighting the Pin Vilakku (at the back of the Siva Linga), Abhishekham to the Lord with milk, palpayasam, and Niramala.

For old age problems and incurable diseases worship the Lord as Mrityunjaya, the conqueror of death. Aged people and people with incurable diseases worship the Lord with offerings such as Mrityunjaya homam, Tila homam, Karuka homam, Sree Rudram, Dhara, Mrityunjaya Pushpanjali, Ayush Suktam Pushpanjali, Lighting ghee lamp in the Srikovil to ward off all dangers and evils assailing them. By the Lord's blessings, such devotees are sure to lead a peaceful and happy life.

The shrine of Lord Ganapathi is seen in the temple. Offering of Nara (sweetened grated coconut) is one of the most important offerings for this Bala Ganapathi (Baby Ganapathi). For Brahmarakshasu offering of Palpayasam on Thursday is one of the most important offerings. For Madan Thamburan main offerings are Bhasmarchana, Pidipanam (Coins) Samarpanam. Ayillya pooja, Noorum Palum, Palabhishekam, Nagaradhana are main offerings for Naga Devathas

Temple opening hours:06.30-09.30 a.m. (I.S.T)5.30-7.30 p.m. (I.S.T)