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Kottayam Festivals

Experience the spiritual charm of Kottayam — sacred temple rituals,
traditional festivals, and vibrant cultural heritage

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Kottayam's Festival Spirit

Kottayam, known as the "Land of Letters, Lakes, and Latex," is a district rich in culture and spiritual heritage. Its temple festivals are celebrated with deep devotion, featuring traditional rituals, vibrant processions, and classical art forms that reflect Kerala’s timeless traditions.

From the grand Vaikom Ashtami at the historic Vaikom Mahadeva Temple to the colorful Ettumanoor Utsavam and sacred Thirunakkara Arattu, Kottayam’s festivals bring together devotion, music, and community celebrations.

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🎊 Major Festivals of Kottayam

Vishu Thiruvutsavam Madappally Temple
April 8 – 17, 2026 Temple Festival

Vishu Thiruvutsavam

The Vishu Thiruvutsavam at Madappally Sree Bhagavathi Temple, Kottayam is a vibrant ten-day festival filled with sacred rituals, cultural programs, and grand processions including Vishu Kani, Panchavadyam, Kavadi, and Thalappoli, attracting devotees from across Kerala.

Madappally, Kottayam
Thiruvutsavam 2026 Thiruvarppu Sree Krishna Swami Temple
April 14 – 23, 2026 Kodiyettam

Thiruvutsavam 2026

The Thiruvutsavam at Thiruvarppu Sree Krishna Swami Temple, Kottayam is a spiritually vibrant festival celebrated with sacred rituals and cultural programs. Devotees witness ceremonies such as Kodiyettam, Vilakkeduppu, Kalasam Pooja & Kalasabhishekam, Elephant Race, Special Poojas & Offerings and the concluding Aarattu drawing devotees from across Kerala.

Thiruvarppu, Kottayam
Poothakuzhy Sree Krishna Swami Temple Kottayam Vishu Mahotsavam 2026
April 15, 2026 Vishu Mahotsavam

Vishu Mahotsavam 2026

The Vishu Mahotsavam at Poothakuzhy Sree Krishna Swami Temple, Kottayam is a sacred celebration marking the Malayalam New Year. The festival includes auspicious rituals such as Vishu Kani Darshan, Vishu Kaineettam, Panchari Melam, Bhakti Geetham release, cultural programs, and the grand Vishu Sadya.

Poothakuzhy, Kottayam
Vedagiri Kalinjali Sree Mahadeva Temple Kottayam Thiruvutsavam 2026 Festival
April 23–30, 2026 Thiruvutsavam

Thiruvutsavam 2026

The Thiruvutsavam at Vedagiri Kalinjali Sree Mahadeva Temple, Kottayam is a sacred annual festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. The celebrations include the holy Thrikodiyettu , daily special poojas, devotional rituals, Pallivetta on April 29 and the grand Aarattu on April 30, 2026.

Vedagiri, Kottayam
Pathamudaya Mahotsavam 2026 Sri Kuttikkattu Devi Temple Moolavattom Kottayam Kerala Festival
April 22–29, 2026 Pathamudaya

Pathamudaya Mahotsavam 2026

The Pathamudaya Mahotsavam at Sri Kuttikkattu Devi Temple, Moolavattom, Kottayam is a sacred annual festival featuring the holy Thrikodiyettu on April 22, Kumbhakudam on April 25, special poojas, devotional cultural programs and the grand Thiruarattu on April 29, 2026.

Moolavattom, Kottayam
Vishu Mahotsavam 2026 Kumaranalloor Devi Temple Kottayam Kerala Festival
15 April 2026 Vishu

Vishu Mahotsavam 2026

The Vishu Mahotsavam at Kumaranalloor Devi Temple, Vadakkenada Road, Kumaranalloor, Kottayam is a sacred celebration of the Kerala New Year. The festival features the auspicious Vishukkani Darshanam from 04:00 AM to 07:30 AM, special Devi poojas, Deeparadhana and devotional rituals

Kumaranalloor, Kottayam
Narasimha Jayanti Mahotsavam 2026 Thrickodithanam Mahavishnu Temple Changanassery Kottayam Kerala Festival
27 April – 6 May 2026 Narasimha Jayanti

Narasimha Jayanti Mahotsavam 2026

The Narasimha Jayanti Mahotsavam at Thrickodithanam Mahavishnu Temple, Ayarkkattuvayal Kailathupady, Kodunnattukunnu Road, Changanassery, Kottayam is a sacred annual festival dedicated to Lord Narasimha. The celebration includes Dashavatara Darshanam, Narasimha Jayanti (April 30), Srimad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajnam.

Changanassery, Kottayam
Vishu Sadya 2026 Thrickodithanam Mahavishnu Temple Changanassery Kottayam Kerala Festival
15 April 2026 Vishu

Vishu Sadya 2026

The Vishu Sadya at Thrickodithanam Mahavishnu Temple, Changanassery, Kottayam is a sacred celebration of the Malayalam New Year. The festival includes Vishu Kani Darshan, special Vishu poojas, and a grand traditional feast featuring Mambazha Pulissery. Devotees can also contribute ingredients for the Sadya, making it a spiritually enriching and community-driven event.

Changanassery, Kottayam
Vishukkani Darshan and Kaineettam 2026 Vennimala Sreedharmasastha Temple Payyappady Kottayam Kerala Festival
15 April 2026 Vishu

Vishukkani Darshan & Kaineettam 2026

The Vishukkani Darshan and Kaineettam at Vennimala Sreedharmasastha Temple, Payyappady, Kottayam is a sacred celebration of Vishu, the Malayalam New Year. The festival begins with early morning Vishukkani Darshan, followed by special poojas and the traditional Kaineettam, where devotees receive blessings in the form of gifts and coins.

Payyappady, Kottayam
Vishu Mahotsavam 2026 Kumaranalloor Puthukulangara Balarama Sreekrishna Swamy Temple Kottayam Kerala Festival
15 April 2026 Vishu

Vishu Mahotsavam 2026

The Vishu Mahotsavam at Kumaranalloor Puthukulangara Balarama Sreekrishna Swamy Temple, Kottayam is a sacred celebration of Vishu, marking the Malayalam New Year. The festival features the auspicious Vishukkani Darshan from 05:00 AM to 08:00 AM, followed by special poojas, Vishu Kaineettam, and evening rituals like Deeparadhana, Deepakkazhcha, and Chuttuvilakku, creating a divine and vibrant spiritual atmosphere.

Kumaranalloor, Kottayam
Vishu Utsavam 2026 Chirakkadavu Sree Mahavishnu Temple Kottayam Kerala Festival
15 April 2026 Vishu Utsavam

Vishu Utsavam 2026

The Vishu Utsavam at Chirakkadavu Sree Mahavishnu Temple, Kottayam is a divine celebration marking the Malayalam New Year on 15 April 2026. The festival begins with the sacred Palliyunarthal and auspicious Vishukkani Darshan from early morning, followed by powerful rituals like Ganapathi Homam, Abhishekam, and Usha Nivedyam.

Chirakkadavu East, near Ponkunnam, Kottayam