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Kollam Festivals

Where heritage meets devotion — temple festivals, cultural rituals,
vibrant processions, and traditional celebrations of Kollam

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Kollam's Festival Heritage

Kollam, one of Kerala’s oldest port cities, is renowned for its rich cultural legacy and vibrant temple festivals. The district comes alive with traditional rituals, grand processions, and devotional celebrations that reflect centuries-old customs and spiritual heritage.

From the colorful Kottankulangara Chamayavilakku where devotees dress in traditional attire, to the majestic Oachira Kali and temple utsavams across the region, Kollam’s festivals beautifully blend devotion, folklore, and community participation.

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🎊 Major Festivals of Kollam

Cheriyazheekkal Vadakkenada Pongala 2026 Vadakkenada Sree Bhagavathi Temple Kollam Kerala Temple Festival Pongala Ritual Devotion
May 11, 2026 Pongala

Cheriyazheekkal Vadakkenada Pongala 2026

The Cheriyazheekkal Vadakkenada Pongala 2026 at Vadakkenada Sree Bhagavathi Temple, Alappad, Kollam is a sacred Kerala temple festival dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi. The festival is marked by thousands of women devotees offering Pongala with deep devotion, traditional rituals, and spiritual harmony. The temple becomes a divine space filled with prayers, chanting, and sacred fire offerings, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Kerala’s coastal temple traditions.

Cheriazheekkal, Kollam

Srimad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajnam 2026 at Mannoorkavu Bhagavathy Temple Kollam Kerala Temple Festival
May 14 - 21, 2026 Sapthaham

Srimad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajnam and Punahprathista Varshikam 2026

The Srimad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajnam and Punahprathista Varshikam 2026 at Mannoorkavu Bhagavathy Temple, Mainagappally, Kollam is a sacred Kerala temple festival celebrated with great devotion and spiritual significance. The eight-day festival features Bhagavatha Parayanam, Ganapathi Homam, Vishnu Sahasranama Japam, special poojas, Annadanam, devotional programs, and traditional cultural performances including Kathakali and Ottanthullal.

Mainagappally, Kollam

Pradosham 2026 at Pattazhy Devi Temple Kollam Kerala Temple Festival Shiva Worship
May 14, 2026 Pradosham

Pradosham 2026

The Pradosham 2026 celebration at Pattazhy Devi Temple, Pattazhy, Kollam is a sacred occasion dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. The auspicious Pradosham rituals will be conducted at the temple’s holy Shiva Nada with special poojas, Deeparadhana, devotional bhajans, Shiva Nama Japam, and sacred offerings. Devotees gather in large numbers to seek the blessings of Mahadeva and experience the spiritual atmosphere filled with prayers and traditional temple rituals.

Pattazhy, Kollam

Makaravilakku 2026 at Sree Umamaheshwara Swami Temple Kollam Kerala Temple Festival
January 2026 Makaravilakku

Makaravilakku 2026

The Makaravilakku 2026 celebration at Sree Umamaheshwara Swami Temple, Chinnakada, Kollam is a spiritually significant festival observed during the holy Malayalam month of Makaram. Special poojas, Deeparadhana, Ganapathy Homam, Uma Maheshwara Pooja, and devotional rituals are conducted with great devotion. The temple attracts devotees from different regions who gather to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi during the auspicious Makara Sankranti season.

Chinnakada, Kollam

Maha Shivarathri Pooja at Sree Umamaheshwara Swami Temple Kollam Kerala Temple Festival
March Maha Shivarathri

Maha Shivarathri Pooja

The Maha Shivarathri Pooja at Sree Umamaheshwara Swami Temple, Chinnakada, Kollam is one of the most sacred and spiritually significant Kerala temple festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple hosts special rituals including Shiva Abhishekam, Nishita Kaal Pooja, Mahamrithunjaya Homam, Bilvapatra Offering, and night-long Jagaram with devotional bhajans and Shiva Nama Japam. Thousands of devotees gather to seek divine blessings and participate in the holy celebrations filled with spiritual devotion and traditional temple rituals.

Chinnakada, Kollam

Akshaya Tritiya at Sree Umamaheshwara Swami Temple Kollam Kerala Temple Festival
April Akshaya Tritiya

Akshaya Tritiya Celebration

The Akshaya Tritiya celebration at Sree Umamaheshwara Swami Temple, Chinnakada, Kollam is one of the most spiritually significant observances dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The temple conducts special rituals including Shiva-Parvati Poojas, Abhishekam, Deeparadhana, Archana, devotional bhajans, and sacred Anna Daanam. Devotees visit the temple to seek blessings for prosperity, peace, abundance, and auspicious new beginnings. The divine atmosphere filled with lamps, chants, and traditional Kerala temple rituals makes the celebration deeply devotional and spiritually uplifting.

Chinnakada, Kollam

Kumbhabhishekam at Sree Umamaheshwara Swami Temple Kollam Kerala Temple Festival
May - June Kumbhabhishekam

Kumbhabhishekam Mahotsavam

The sacred Kumbhabhishekam Mahotsavam at Sree Umamaheshwara Swami Temple, Chinnakada, Kollam is a spiritually significant temple festival dedicated to Lord Shiva and Devi Uma. The festival is celebrated with elaborate Vedic rituals, special poojas, Ganapathi Homam, Kalasha Poojas, Deeparadhana, and the holy Kumbhabhishekam ceremony where sanctified water is poured over the temple sanctum and deity idols. Devotees gather in large numbers to seek divine blessings for prosperity, peace, spiritual upliftment and family well being.

Chinnakada, Kollam

Navarathri Festival at Sree Umamaheshwara Swami Temple Kollam Kerala Temple Festival
September - October Navarathri

Navarathri Festival

The divine Navarathri Festival at Sree Umamaheshwara Swami Temple, Chinnakada, Kollam is a spiritually significant celebration dedicated to Goddess Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The temple becomes vibrant with special Devi Poojas, Archana, Sangeetha Aradhana, devotional bhajans, cultural programs, and sacred rituals throughout the festival. The final days are dedicated to Saraswati Pooja and the auspicious Vidyarambham ceremony, where children are initiated into the world of learning and knowledge.

Chinnakada, Kollam

Vidyarambham at Sree Umamaheshwara Swami Temple Kollam Kerala Temple Festival
November Vidyarambham

Vidyarambham

The sacred Vidyarambham at Sree Umamaheshwara Swami Temple, Kollam is an auspicious ceremony conducted during Navarathri and culminates on the holy Vijayadashami day. This divine ritual marks the initiation of children into the world of education, where they are guided to write their first letters under the blessings of Goddess Saraswati. The temple becomes spiritually vibrant with special Saraswati Poojas, devotional chanting, and Sangeetha Aradhana. Families gather in devotion to seek blessings for knowledge, wisdom, and academic success for their children.

Chinnakada, Kollam

Sangeetha Aradhana at Sree Umamaheshwara Swami Temple Kollam Kerala Temple Festival
October Sangeetha Aradhana

Sangeetha Aradhana

The Sangeetha Aradhana at Sree Umamaheshwara Swami Temple, Kollam is a divine musical offering conducted during the sacred festival season. This spiritual celebration is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi, where classical music becomes a form of worship and devotion. Renowned artists, devotees, and students of classical music gather to perform soulful renditions of Carnatic music, bhajans, and devotional compositions. The temple atmosphere becomes deeply serene with Navarathri celebrations, Vidyarambham rituals, and continuous chanting, making it a perfect blend of culture, devotion, and spirituality.

Chinnakada, Kollam

Mandala Pooja at Sree Umamaheshwara Swami Temple Kollam Kerala Temple Festival
November-December Mandala Pooja

Mandala Pooja

The Mandala Pooja at Sree Umamaheshwara Swami Temple, Kollam is a sacred 41-day spiritual observance dedicated to Lord Shiva. This holy season is marked by continuous Deeparadhana, special poojas, and devotional rituals that create a deeply divine atmosphere. Devotees observe strict vratha, practicing austerity, purity, and discipline throughout the Mandala Kalam. A major highlight is the offering of Dhanapongala, symbolizing devotion and surrender to the divine. The temple becomes a spiritual center filled with chanting, oil lamp rituals, and traditional worship practices, attracting devotees seeking peace, blessings, and inner transformation.

Chinnakada, Kollam

Dhanapongala at Sree Umamaheshwara Swami Temple Kollam Kerala Temple Festival
November-December Dhanapongala

Dhanapongala

The Dhanapongala at Sree Umamaheshwara Swami Temple, Kollam is a sacred ritual observed during the Mandalam–Makaravilakku season. Devotees, especially women, prepare Pongala as an offering to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi, symbolizing devotion, gratitude, and surrender. The ritual is closely associated with prayers for prosperity, marital harmony, and family well-being. The temple becomes a spiritually vibrant space filled with chants, traditional cooking rituals, and divine energy, making it an important highlight of the temple’s annual festival celebrations.

Chinnakada, Kollam