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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

Edava Kuruthi Mahotsavam at Sri Mulamkadakam Devi Temple Kollam Kerala Temple Festival
May 18-19, 2026 Kuruthi Mahotsavam

Edava Kuruthi Mahotsavam

The Edava Kuruthi Mahotsavam at Sri Mulamkadakam Devi Temple, Kollam is a spiritually significant annual festival dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali. Celebrated on 18 & 19 May 2026, the festival is marked by sacred Kuruthi rituals, special Devi poojas, devotional chanting, and traditional temple ceremonies conducted according to Kerala temple customs. The temple atmosphere becomes vibrant with oil lamps, prayers, percussion music, and spiritual gatherings as hundreds of devotees visit to seek divine blessings. Important highlights include Deeparadhana, special offerings, and ritual ceremonies that symbolize protection, prosperity, and devotion.

Mulamkadakam, Kollam

Thiruvutsavam and Prathista Varshikam at Sree Annapoorneshwari Devi Temple Kollam Kerala Temple Festival
May 15-16, 2026 Prathista Varshikam

Thiruvutsavam and Prathista Varshikam 2026

The Thiruvutsavam and Prathista Varshikam at Sree Annapoorneshwari Devi Temple, Kollam is a divine annual festival celebrated with great devotion and traditional Kerala temple rituals. Held on 15 & 16 May 2026, the festival includes sacred ceremonies such as Samooha Pongala, Kalashabhishekam, Ganapathi Homam, and Annadanam, attracting hundreds of devotees. The temple becomes spiritually vibrant with devotional chanting, cultural programs, Thalappoli procession, and deepa kazhcha, creating a divine atmosphere filled with blessings of Goddess Annapoorneshwari.

Cherukunnam, Kollam

Punahprathista Varshikam and Samooha Pongala at Uliyakovil Sree Durga Bhagavathi Temple Kollam Kerala Temple Festival
May 19-29, 2026 Samooha Pongala

Punahprathista Varshikam and Samooha Pongala 2026

The Punahprathista Varshikam and Samooha Pongala 2026 at Uliyakovil Sree Durga Bhagavathi Temple, Kollam is a spiritually significant Kerala temple festival celebrated with devotion, sacred rituals, and vibrant cultural programs. Beginning on 19 May 2026, the festival includes Samooha Pongala, Kalashabhishekam, Ganapathi Homam, and special poojas dedicated to Goddess Durga Bhagavathy. The celebrations continue with the grand Sree Bhadradevi Thottampattu Utsavam from 20 May to 29 May 2026, featuring devotional music programs, dance performances, Annadanam, Devi Kalyanam, Thalappoli procession, and the powerful Maha Kuruthi Pooja.

Uliyakovil, Kollam

41st Srimad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Jnana Yajnam at Thamarakudy Sree Mahadevar Temple Kollam Kerala
May 18-24, 2026 Bhagavatha Yajnam

41st Srimad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Jnana Yajnam 2026

The 41st Srimad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Jnana Yajnam 2026 at Thamarakudy Sree Mahadevar Temple, Kollam is a spiritually significant Kerala temple festival celebrated with devotion, sacred rituals, Bhagavatha Parayanam, and traditional poojas. Conducted from May 18 to 24, 2026, the seven-day yajnam is led by Bhagavatha Sree Abhilash Keezhuttoot and features important events including Varaha Avataram, Narasimha Avataram, Sree Krishna Avataram, Govinda Pattabhishekam, Rukmini Swayamvaram, and Kuchelopakhyanam. The festival also includes daily Bhagavatha Pravachanam, Annadanam, Deeparadhana, Bhajans, Vidya Gopala Mantrarchana, Navagraha Pooja, and the concluding Avabhritha Snana Ghoshayatra attended by devotees from across Kerala.

Kottarakkara, Kollam