The sacred festival of Vishukkani Darshan and Pradosha Pooja at Mararikulam Sree Mahadeva Temple located in Alappuzha, Kerala, will be observed on April 15 with divine rituals and traditional offerings. The day begins with the auspicious Vishukkani Darshan which is arranged for devotees from 4:30 AM onwards, allowing them to witness the first sacred sight of the deity as part of Vishu traditions, symbolizing prosperity and new beginnings.
In the evening, the temple will host the powerful Pradosha Pooja from 5:45 PM onwards, a highly significant ritual dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees will also participate in special offerings such as milk abhishekam and tender coconut abhishekam, which are performed with deep devotion to purify and honor the deity.
The rituals further include the sacred Pradosha Payasam Nivedyam followed by the enchanting Deepaaradhana, creating a spiritually uplifting atmosphere. The day concludes with Prasanna Pooja, bringing blessings and peace to all devotees.
🌅 Vishukkani Darshan
🕉️ Pradosha Pooja
🥥 Milk & Tender Coconut Abhishekam
🍯 Pradosha Payasam Nivedyam
The sacred Vishukkani Darshan will be held on April 15, 2026 from 4:30 AM onwards, marking an auspicious beginning of Vishu celebrations with divine darshan of Lord Shiva.
The powerful Pradosha Pooja will be performed on April 15, 2026 from 5:45 PM onwards, dedicated to Lord Shiva with special rituals and prayers.
Special abhishekam rituals using milk and tender coconut will be conducted as part of the evening pooja offerings on the same day, enhancing spiritual purification and devotion.
Sacred Pradosha Payasam will be offered as nivedyam during the evening rituals, symbolizing devotion and divine blessings for all devotees.
The festival concludes with Deepaaradhana and Prasanna Pooja, creating a spiritually uplifting atmosphere and invoking blessings of Lord Shiva for prosperity and peace.
The sacred Vishukkani Darshan on April 15, 2026 from 4:30 AM onwards marks an auspicious Vishu beginning with divine blessings of Lord Shiva.
The powerful Pradosha Pooja on April 15, 2026 from 5:45 PM onwards is dedicated to Lord Shiva for prosperity and spiritual upliftment.
Devotees participate in sacred Milk Abhishekam, offering purity and devotion to Lord Shiva during the evening rituals.
The holy Tender Coconut Abhishekam is performed as part of Pradosha rituals, symbolizing spiritual cleansing and blessings.
The sacred Payasam Nivedyam offered during Pradosha Pooja represents devotion and divine grace for all devotees.
The festival concludes with Deepaaradhana and Prasanna Pooja, bringing divine energy, peace, and blessings.
Venue: Mararikulam Sree Mahadeva Temple, Alappuzha
Nearest Town: Mararikulam (2 km)
Railway: Mararikulam Railway Station (1 km)
Airport: Cochin International Airport (70 km)
Road: Well connected via NH 66 and Alappuzha–Cherthala coastal road; regular KSRTC and private buses, taxis available to Mararikulam Sree Mahadeva Temple, Mararikulam N, Alappuzha, Kerala 688523