The Prathishta Varshikam and Sree Parvathy Devikku Pongala Samarpanam at Thalickal Sree Mahadeva Templee, Alappuzha, Kerala is a highly auspicious annual templee festival celebrated with deep devotion and traditional rituals. The festival will be held on 2026 May 18, 19 and 20 (1201 Edavam 4, 5, 6) marking a spiritually significant occasion for devotees of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathy.
The celebration begins with sacred rituals such as Acharyavaranam, Pancha Punyaham, Ganapathi Homam, and various purification ceremonies that sanctify the templee premises. On 2026 May 19, important rituals like Usha Pooja, Kalasha rituals, Panchagavyam and special abhishekam ceremonies are performed followed by traditional offerings including Nourum Paalum.
The most important day is 2026 May 20, when the divine Sree Parvathy Devi Pongala Samarpanam takes place from 9:00 AM onwards. Devotees offer Pongala with faith and devotion, seeking blessings for prosperity, health, and marital harmony. This is followed by Kalashabhishekam, Mahachathushatha Nivedyam, Sree Bhoothabali and Annadanam creating a spiritually vibrant atmosphere.
๐ฅ Prathishta Varshikam Rituals
๐ Acharyavaranam & Pancha Punyaham
๐ฅ Maha Ganapathi Homam & Kalasha Pooja
๐ธ Sree Parvathy Devi Pongala Samarpanam
The Prathishta Varshikam begins with sacred templee preparations including Acharyavaranam, Pancha Punyaham, and purification rituals such as Ganapathi Pooja and Rakshoghna Homam, marking the spiritual opening of the festival.
Special rituals like Maha Ganapathi Homam, Usha Pooja, and idol purification ceremonies including Chathushuddhi, Panchagavyam, and Kalasha Pooja are performed to sanctify the templee and enhance divine energy.
The festival continues with sacred offerings such as Nourum Paalum at the serpent shrine, along with Deeparadhana and Athazha Pooja, creating a deeply devotional and peaceful templee atmosphere.
The most auspicious event of the festival is the Pongala Samarpanam to Sree Parvathy Devi, where devotees offer Pongala with devotion seeking blessings for prosperity, health, and harmony.
The festival concludes with sacred rituals such as Kalashabhishekam, Mahachathushatha Nivedyam, Sree Bhoothabali, Deeparadhana, and a grand Annadanam for all devotees.
The annual Prathishta Varshikam at Thalickal Sree Mahadeva Templee is a sacred celebration featuring traditional rituals, homams, and divine poojas with deep devotion.
Special rituals like Ganapathi Homam, Rakshoghna Homam, and Kalasha Poojas are performed to purify the templee and invoke divine blessings.
Chathushuddhi, Panchagavyam, and Kalashabhishekam rituals are conducted to spiritually energize and sanctify the templee premises.
The divine Pongala Samarpanam to Sree Parvathy Devi is a major highlight where devotees offer Pongala seeking prosperity, health, and blessings.
Mass Annadanam is conducted as part of the festival, offering sacred food to thousands of devotees as a symbol of service and devotion.
The festival is enriched with traditional templee customs, devotional chants, and ritual performances creating a spiritually vibrant atmosphere.
Venue: Thalickal Sree Mahadeva Temple, Alappuzha
Nearest Town: Pallippad Junction (1 km)
Railway: Haripad Railway Station (6 km)
Airport: Cochin International Airport (105 km)
Road: Well connected via local roads and NH 66; regular KSRTC and private buses, taxis, and auto services available to Thalickal Sree Mahadeva Templee, Kottackkakom, Pallippad, Kerala 690512
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