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Trivandrum Festivals

Experience the sacred and cultural splendor — grand temple festivals,
traditional poojas, colorful processions, and classical performances

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Trivandrum's Festival Spirit

Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala's capital city is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and sacred traditions. The city comes alive with grand temple festivals, colorful processions, and classical art performances that captivate devotees and tourists alike.

From the majestic Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Alpashy Thiruvutsavam to the vibrant Attukal Pongala festival honoring the Goddess, Trivandrum's celebrations beautifully blend devotion, art, and community spirit.

10+ Major Temple Festivals
Traditional Processions
Classical Performances
Trivandrum temple festival
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Alpashy Thiruvutsavam

🎊 Major Festivals of Trivandrum

Desha Vilakku Festival
April 14, 2026 Devi Pooja

Desha Vilakku Festival

The Desha Vilakku Festival at Arakath Devi Temple, Trivandrum is a spiritually significant and culturally vibrant celebration. Highlights include the Bhadradeepam lighting ceremony inaugurated by Sri Avittam Thirunal Adithya Varma at 6:00 PM, filling the temple with lamps, chants, and devotion.

Arakath, Trivandrum
Medathiruvathira Mahotsavam
April 13 - 22 Shiva Pooja

Medathiruvathira Mahotsavam

Medathiruvathira Mahotsavam at Kazhakkoottam Sree Mahadevar Temple is a spiritually vibrant festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. Highlights include Kodiyettu, Vedic rituals, special poojas, abhishekams, devotional chanting, traditional art forms, and the grand Aarattu procession invoking divine blessings.

Kazhakkoottam, Trivandrum
Pathamudaya Pongala Mahotsavam
April 21 - 23 Devi Pooja

Pathamudaya Pongala Mahotsavam

Pathamudaya Pongala Mahotsavam at Singarathoppu Sree Durga Devi Thamburan Temple, Trivandrum is a vibrant three-day festival. Highlights include Kappu Kettu rituals, Pongala offerings, Alankara Deepa Aradhana, special poojas, Shakti Pooja, Annadanam, and a grand floral-decorated deity procession.

Singarathoppu, Trivandrum
Panguni Uthram Festival
April 1 Lord Dharma Shastha Pooja

Panguni Uthram

Panguni Uthram at Kadinamkulam Sree Dharma Shastha Temple, Trivandrum, is a spiritually significant festival. Highlights include the special pooja, evening lamp ceremony at 8 PM, prasadam distribution, and chanting of sacred hymns, creating a devotional and vibrant atmosphere for all devotees.

Kadinamkulam, Trivandrum
Thrikodiyettam Festival
April 1 Lord Dharma Sastha Pooja

Thrikodiyettam

Thrikodiyettam at Thiru Vadakottukavu Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, Trivandrum, is a sacred and vibrant festival. Highlights include the ceremonial flag hoisting, Vadakkottukavu Pooram, chanting of Raksharaksha Mahabaho Shastre Thubhyam Namo Namah, traditional processions, devotional music, and immersive community celebrations.

Vadakottukavu, Trivandrum
57th Medabharani Mahotsavam Karichal Devi Temple
April 14 - 18, 2026 Devi Festival

57th Medabharani Mahotsavam

The 57th Medabharani Mahotsavam at Karichal Sree Devi Temple is a spiritually vibrant celebration featuring Kodiyettam, special Medabharani poojas, Deeparadhana, cultural programs and grand Ezhunnallathu attracting devotees from across Kerala.

Karumam, Thiruvananthapuram
Pathamudaya Mahotsavam 2026 Thuppanathu Kavu Shri Rajarajeshwari Devi Temple
April 19 - 23, 2026 Devi Festival

Pathamudaya Mahotsavam 2026

The Pathamudaya Mahotsavam 2026 at Thuppanathu Kavu Shri Rajarajeshwari Devi Temple, Vazhamuttom, Trivandrum, is a five-day spiritually vibrant festival featuring Kodiyettam, special Devi poojas, cultural programs, Annadanam, and the grand Aarattu & Procession, attracting devotees from across Kerala.

Vazhamuttom, Thiruvananthapuram
Thalappoli 2026 Pattarath Sree Chamundeswari Temple Trivandrum
26 April 2026 | 1:30 PM Thalappoli Festival

Thalappoli 2026

The Thalappoli 2026 at Pattarath Sree Chamundeswari Temple, Pappanamcode, Trivandrum is a sacred Kerala temple festival featuring the grand Thalappoli procession, special Devi darshan & poojas, traditional floral offerings and vibrant Chenda Melam.

Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram
Pathamudaya Pooja Laksharchana Mahapongala Kollemcode Sree Bhadrakali Temple Kanyakumari 2026
23 April 2026 | 5:00 AM Bhadrakali Festival

Pathamudaya Pooja, Laksharchana and Mahapongala 2026

The Pathamudaya Pooja 2026 at Kollemcode Sree Bhadrakali Temple, Kanyakumari is a sacred Kerala style temple festival featuring the divine Pathamudaya Pooja, powerful Laksharchana, and grand Mahapongala. The event is performed with traditional rituals, devotional chanting and special offerings to Goddess Bhadrakali

Kollemcode, Kanyakumari
Pongala Mahotsavam 2026 Kattunada Sree Bhadrakali Temple Mangalakkonam Trivandrum Kerala Festival
10 April 2026 | 8:45 AM Pongala

Pongala Mahotsavam 2026

The Pongala Mahotsavam 2026 at Kattunada Sree Bhadrakali Temple, Mangalakkonam, Trivandrum is a sacred Kerala temple festival dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali. The ritual begins at 8:45 AM and concludes with Nivedyam at 12:20 PM, symbolizing divine blessings and prosperity.

Mangalakkonam, Trivandrum
Chithrapournami Pongala Maholsavam 2026 Sree Alukadu Devi Temple Trivandrum Kerala Festival
23 April - 01 May 2026 Chithrapournami Pongala

Chithrapournami Pongala Maholsavam 2026

The Chithrapournami Pongala Maholsavam 2026 at Sree Alukadu Devi Temple, Poonthura, Trivandrum is a sacred annual festival dedicated to Alukadu Amma. The Pongala ritual begins at 10:15 AM on 01 May 2026 with thousands of devotees offering Pongala for prosperity, health, and divine blessings.

Alukad Rd, Trivandrum
Vishu Pongala 2026 Kulathoor Phanamugham Devi Temple Trivandrum Kerala Festival
15 April 2026 Vishu Pongala

Vishu Pongala 2026

The Vishu Pongala 2026 at Kulathoor Phanamugham Devi Temple, Thiruvananthapuram is a sacred festival celebrated on 15 April 2026. The day begins with Ganapathi Homam at 6:00 AM, followed by the community Pongala at 10:00 AM, where devotees prepare offerings seeking blessings for prosperity and well being.

Kulathoor, Thiruvananthapuram