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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
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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
Prathishta Varshika Mahotsavam 2026 Perumakkavu Sree Durga Devi Temple Chirayinkeezhu Trivandrum Kerala Festival
30 April 2026 Prathishta Mahotsavam

Prathishta Varshika Mahotsavam 2026

The Prathishta Varshika Mahotsavam 2026 at Perumakkavu (Erumakkavu) Sree Durga Devi Temple, Chirayinkeezhu, Thiruvananthapuram will be celebrated on 30 April 2026. The festival begins with Nada Thurakkal at 5:00 AM, followed by Usha Pooja and Maha Ganapathi Homam.

Koonthalloor, Thiruvananthapuram
Prathishta Varshika Mahotsavam 2026 Vandiyottukonam Sree Dharma Sastha Temple Trivandrum Kerala Festival
17–21 April 2026 Prathishta Varshikam

Prathishta Varshika Mahotsavam 2026

The Prathishta Varshika Mahotsavam 2026 at Vandiyottukonam Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, Kunnathukal, Thiruvananthapuram will be celebrated from 17 to 21 April 2026. The festival begins with sacred rituals like Ganapathi Homam, Nirmalyam Darshan, and Abhishekam, followed by cultural programs, elephant procession, Pongala, Kalasha Pooja, and devotional celebrations.

Vandiyottukonam, Kunnathukal, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695504
Kalankaval 2026 Major Vellayani Devi Temple Trivandrum Kerala Festival
10 April 2026 | 4:00 PM Kalankaval

Kalankaval 2026 – Major Vellayani Devi Temple

The sacred Kalankaval 2026 at Major Vellayani Devi Temple, Nemom, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram is the divine concluding ritual of the Kaliyoot Mahotsavam, featuring traditions like Ozhivubali, divine procession, and final rituals dedicated to Vellayani Amma, symbolizing spiritual completion, protection, and blessings for devotees.

Nemom, Thiruvananthapuram
13th Punahprathishta Varshikam and Makayiram 2026 Sree Durga Devi Temple Trivandrum Kerala Festival
13–21 April 2026 Makayiram

13th Punahprathishta Varshikam and Makayiram 2026

The sacred 13th Punahprathishta Varshikam and Makayiram 2026 at Sree Durga Devi Temple, Karette, Thiruvananthapuram is a grand spiritual festival held from April 13 to April 21, 2026, featuring rituals such as Deeparadhana, Thrikodiyettu, Ganapathi Homam, Kalasha Pooja, Makayiram Melam, cultural programs, and grand elephant procession, reflecting the rich traditions and divine heritage of Kerala temples.

Karette, Thiruvananthapuram
Pongala Mahotsavam 2026 Moolayil Sree Annapoorneswari Temple Kottukal Thiruvananthapuram Kerala Festival
28 April 2026 Pongala

Pongala

The sacred Pongala Mahotsavam 2026 at Moolayil Sree Annapoorneswari Temple, Chappath Junction, Kottukal, Thiruvananthapuram is a divine Kerala temple festival dedicated to Goddess Annapurna, featuring traditional rituals such as Pongala offering, Annadanam, Kanalattam, Theyyam & Thira performances, Sopana Sangeetham, and grand procession with Thalappoli and lamp lighting, reflecting deep devotion, cultural heritage, and spiritual unity.

Kottukal, Thiruvananthapuram
Vishu Dina Visheshal Pooja 2026 at Elamparammoodu Sree Raktha Chamundi Devi Temple Anayara Thiruvananthapuram Kerala Festival
15 April 2026 Vishu Pooja

Vishu Dina Visheshal Pooja

The sacred Vishu Dina Visheshal Pooja 2026 at Elamparammoodu Sree Raktha Chamundi Devi Temple, Pettah – Venpalavattom Road, Anayara, Thiruvananthapuram is a divine Kerala temple celebration dedicated to Goddess Raktha Chamundi, featuring auspicious rituals such as Vishukkani Darshan, Special Vishu Pooja, Ganapathi Homam, Vishu Kaineettam distribution, Prasada Vitaranam, and Deepa Alankaram that bring prosperity, blessings, and spiritual harmony to all devotees on the Malayalam New Year day.

Anayara, Thiruvananthapuram
Neyyabhishekam 2026 at Malayadi Shasthampara Sree Dharma Sastha Temple Trivandrum Kerala Temple Festival
14 April 2026 Neyyabhishekam

Neyyabhishekam 2026

The sacred Neyyabhishekam 2026 at Malayadi Shasthampara Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, Malayadi, Vinobanikethan P.O, Thiruvananthapuram is an auspicious Kerala temple festival observed on April 14, 2026 (Medam 1). Devotees perform the divine ghee abhishekam to Lord Dharma Sastha seeking prosperity, protection, and spiritual upliftment.

Malayadi, Thiruvananthapuram
Rohini Mahotsavam 2026 at Vilayil Thekkathil Sree Balabhadra Devi Temple Nangeli Village Korani Thiruvananthapuram Kerala Temple Festival
March 2026 Rohini Mahotsavam

Rohini Mahotsavam 2026

The sacred Rohini Mahotsavam 2026 at Vilayil Thekkathil Sree Balabhadra Devi Temple, Nangeli Village, Korani, Thiruvananthapuram is a highly auspicious Kerala temple festival dedicated to Goddess Balabhadra Devi. The festival is celebrated with powerful Vedic rituals such as Ganapathi Homam, Devi Mahatmya Parayanam, Thottam Pattu, special poojas, and traditional cultural programs.

Korani, Thiruvananthapuram