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Ernakulam Festivals

Experience the grandeur of Athachamayam, vibrant temple rituals,
and cultural celebrations that mark the spirit of Kochi

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Ernakulam's Festival Spirit

Ernakulam, the vibrant heart of Kochi, is a cultural hotspot where tradition meets modern life. The district is renowned for its colorful festivals, grand temple celebrations, and heritage events that reflect Kerala’s rich history.

The iconic Athachamayam festival at Tripunithura marks the beginning of Onam with a majestic procession featuring decorated elephants, traditional art forms, and cultural performances. Alongside this, festivals like Ernakulathappan Utsavam and Aluva Sivarathri bring together devotion and celebration in spectacular ways.

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Athachamayam festival procession Tripunithura
Athachamayam procession in Tripunithura

🎊 Major Festivals of Ernakulam

Hanuman Jayanti Kurinjilikkattu Temple
April 2, 2026 Hanuman Festival

Hanuman Jayanti

Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated with great devotion at Kurinjilikkattu Bhagavathy Dharmashastha Temple, Ernakulam with special poojas, offerings and rituals dedicated to Lord Hanuman attracting large gatherings of devotees.

Ernakulam, Kerala
Hanuman Jayanti Agosham Mahotsavam Hanuman Kovil Sastha Temple
April 1–2, 2026 Hanuman Festival

Hanuman Jayanti Agosham and Mahotsavam

Hanuman Jayanti Agosham & Mahotsavam at Hanuman Kovil Sastha Temple, Ernakulam is a grand two-day celebration featuring special poojas, Kalasha rituals, cultural programs and Ganamela, drawing devotees in large numbers.

Ernakulam, Kerala
Thiruvona Mahotsavam Vishukkani Amarkulam Sreekrishna Swami Temple
April 11–15, 2026 Vishu Festival

Thiruvona Mahotsavam and Vishukkani

Thiruvona Mahotsavam and Vishukkani at Amarkulam Sreekrishna Swami Temple, Ernakulam features Vishukkani Darshanam, Ganapathi Homam, Ashtabandha Kalasam and traditional offerings, creating a spiritually vibrant atmosphere for devotees.

Ernakulam, Kerala
Vishu Mahotsavam Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple Ernakulam
April 13–15, 2026 Vishu Mahotsavam

Vishu Mahotsavam

The Vishu Mahotsavam at Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple, Ernakulam features Vishukkani Darshanam, Vishu Sadya, cultural programs, Kazhcha Shevveli, and Deepakazhcha & Vishu Vilakku, offering a spiritually enriching and culturally vibrant experience for devotees.

Chottanikkara, Kochi, Kerala 682312
Prathishtadina Varshikam Shakthiroopena Adhi Parashakthi Temple Ernakulam
April 2, 2026 Prathishtadina Varshikam

Prathishtadina Varshikam

The Prathishtadina Varshikam at the Shakthiroopena Adhi Parashakthi Temple, Ernakulam is a spiritually significant celebration marking the anniversary of the temple’s consecration. Devotees witness special poojas, abhishekam and archana seeking blessings for prosperity and well being.

Ernakulam, Kerala
Pathamudaya Pooja and Aditya Devan Pongala 2026 Sree Sankaranarayana Temple Ernakulam
April 21–23, 2026 Pathamudaya

Pathamudaya Pooja and Aditya Devan Pongala

The Pathamudaya Pooja and Aditya Devan Pongala at Sree Sankaranarayana Temple, Ernakulam is a sacred annual festival dedicated to Aditya Bhagavan. The celebration includes ghee lamp lighting, Rappooja, and the grand Pongala offering by devotees from April 21 to April 23, 2026.

Perumbadappu, Ernakulam
Dwaja Prathishta Dinam 2026 Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple Thrippunithura Ernakulam Kerala Festival
April 12, 2026 Dwaja Prathishta

Dwaja Prathishta Dinam 2026

The Dwaja Prathishta Dinam 2026 at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple, Thrippunithura, Ernakulam is a sacred annual festival marking the installation of the holy flagpost featuring traditional rituals, special poojas, and the grand Panchari Melam performance on April 12, 2026.

Thrippunithura, Ernakulam
Durithahara Shanti Homam Kalabhabhishekam Dwadasha Nama Pooja 2026 Sree Anchumana Devi Temple Edappally Ernakulam Kerala Festival
May 8–10, 2026 Temple Rituals

Durithahara Shanti Homam, Kalabhabhishekam and Dwadasha Nama Pooja 2026

The Durithahara Shanti Homam, Kalabhabhishekam and Dwadasha Nama Pooja 2026 at Sree Anchumana Devi Temple, Edappally, Ernakulam is a spiritually significant festival featuring Durithahara Shanti Homam, Kalabhabhishekam, Dwadasha Nama Pooja, along with Lalitha Sahasranama Japam and Vishnu Sahasranama Japam, attracting devotees seeking divine blessings, peace, and prosperity.

Edappally, Ernakulam
16th Srimad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajnam Dashavatara Chandanam Charthu and Thiruvutsavam 2026 Ramapurathu Sree Krishna Swamy Temple Vaikkara Ernakulam Kerala Festival
Apr 26 – May 9, 2026 Temple Festival

16th Srimad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajnam, Dashavatara Chandanam Charthu and Thiruvutsavam 2026

The 16th Srimad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajnam, Dashavatara Chandanam Charthu and Thiruvutsavam 2026 at Ramapurathu Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, Vaikkara, Ernakulam is a sacred temple festival featuring Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajnam, Dashavatara Chandanam Charthu, traditional rituals, cultural programs, devotional bhajans and concluding ceremonies

Vaikkara, Ernakulam
Srimad Bhagavata Saptaham and Thiruvutsavam 2026 Cheriyath Sreekrishna Swamy Temple Aluva Ernakulam Kerala Festival
Apr 23 – May 9, 2026 Temple Festival

Srimad Bhagavata Saptaham and Thiruvutsavam 2026

The Srimad Bhagavata Saptaham and Thiruvutsavam 2026 at Cheriyath Sreekrishna Swamy Temple, Aluva, Ernakulam is a spiritually enriching festival featuring Bhagavata Saptaham, sacred discourses, traditional rituals, Mahadeeparadhana, Panchari Melam, cultural programs, and the grand Aarattu ceremony.

Aluva, Ernakulam
Thiru Utsavam 2026 Kidangoor Sree Mahavishnu Temple festival celebration Kerala temple rituals and cultural programs
May 02 – May 09, 2026 Utsavam

Thiru Utsavam 2026

The Thiru Utsavam 2026 at Kidangoor Sree Mahavishnu Temple, Ernakulam is a grand annual celebration featuring sacred rituals like Thrikodiyettu, Thrikketta Purappadu, Utsava Bali, traditional cultural programs, devotional music, and the divine Aarattu ceremony, attracting devotees from across Kerala.

Kidangoor, Ernakulam
12th Srimad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajnam 2026 Ramamangalam Appatu Kshetram Ernakulam Kerala temple festival rituals and bhagavatha parayanam
May 03 – May 10, 2026 Bhagavatha Yajnam

12th Srimad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajnam 2026

The 12th Srimad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajnam 2026 at Ramamangalam Appatu Kshetram, Ernakulam is a sacred 8 day spiritual festival featuring continuous Bhagavatha Parayanam, divine avatar narrations like Varaha Avatar, Narasimha Avatar, and Krishna Avatar, along with powerful rituals such as Ganapathi Homam, Vishnu Sahasranama Japa and daily Annadanam

Ramamangalam, Ernakulam