Experience the sacred and cultural splendor โ grand temple festivals,
traditional poojas, colorful processions, and classical performances
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.
The sacred Ashtabandha Navikaranam and Sahasrakalasha Abhishekam 2026 at Aazhimala Shiva Temple, Trivandrum is a rare twelve-year ritual involving divine consecration, temple rejuvenation, Vedic homams, and spiritual purification ceremonies. Devotees experience powerful rituals, special poojas, and blessings of Lord Shiva during this auspicious festival.
The sacred Thrikodiyettu Mahotsavam 2026 at Veerakeralapuram Sri Krishna Temple, Attingal, Trivandrum is a divine annual festival featuring flag hoisting ceremony, Ganapathi Homam, special poojas, devotional bhajans, traditional Kerala temple arts, and Annadanam. Devotees gather to receive the blessings of Lord Sri Krishna in a spiritually vibrant atmosphere.
The sacred 9th Punahprathista Varshikam and Koda Mahotsavam 2026 at Sreemadan Thampuran Isshaki Amman Temple, Powdikkonam, Thiruvananthapuram is a grand Kerala temple festival featuring Ganapathi Homam, special poojas, traditional melam performances, grand ezhunnallathu procession and Annadanam.
The sacred Chithirai Thiruvizha Anizham Aarattu Mahotsavam 2026 at Oottara Sree Chidambaranatha Temple, Thiruvananthapuram is a grand Kerala temple festival featuring Kodiyettam, Ganapathi Homam, Nirapara procession, Kavadi procession, Pallivetta ritual and the sacred Aarattu ceremony along with cultural programs and Annadanam.
The sacred Tirthadanam and Chithrapournami Pongala Mahotsavam 2026 at Kaalimalai Durgadevi Temple, Pathukani is a spiritually significant festival featuring Ganapathi Homam, Tirthadanam rituals, Devi Abhishekam & Alankaram, Chithrapournami Pongala, Bhajan & devotional programs, Deeparadhana and Annadanam.
The sacred Kumbham, Peelikkavadi, Pushpakkavadi, Velkavadi Festival 2026 at Subramanya Swamy Temple, Plamoottukada is a spiritually vibrant celebration dedicated to Lord Subramanya. The festival features special poojas, Abhishekam, Kavadi offerings including Kumbham, Peelikkavadi, Pushpakkavadi, Velkavadi, devotional music, and the grand Nercha Kavadi Procession.
The sacred Prathishta Varshika Mahotsavam and Pongala 2026 at Theruvilparampu Sree Durga Devi Kshetram, Mannammoola, Thiruvananthapuram is a divine annual festival featuring Ganapathi Homam, Maha Mrityunjaya Homam, Devi Mahatmya Parayanam, Kalasha Pooja and traditional tantric rituals.
The sacred 5th Srimad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajnam and Lakshadeepam 2026 at Muttathara Vaduvoth Sree Mahavishnu Temple, Thiruvananthapuram is a divine seven-day spiritual event featuring continuous Srimad Bhagavatha Parayanam, devotional discourses, yajna rituals, special archana offerings, and daily annadanam.
The grand Panchari Melam 2026 at Sree Kadappathala Devi Temple, Kowdiar, Thiruvananthapuram is a vibrant traditional Kerala temple festival featuring a powerful chenda melam performance by 30+ artists under the leadership of renowned Melam Pramani Sri Peroor Arun.
The sacred Pournami Dinam 2026 at Sree Palkkara Bhagavathy Temple, Menamkulam, Thiruvananthapuram is observed with divine rituals including Pournami Pooja and Samooha Bhagavathi Seva. Devotees gather to seek blessings of Goddess Bhagavathy on the auspicious full moon day with traditional prayers and offerings.
The sacred Thrikodiyettu Mahotsavam at Shangumugham Devi Temple, Thiruvananthapuram is celebrated with divine rituals including Kodiyettu, Pongala and Arattu. Devotees gather to seek blessings of the Goddess through traditional poojas, cultural programs and spiritual offerings.
The sacred 16th Punaprathishta Varshikam at Thazhakkattu Panchiyamma Temple, Nedumangad is celebrated with powerful rituals like Maha Ganapathi Homam, Kalasha Pooja, Bhagavathi Seva and Kalam Ezhuthu & Paattu.