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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The sacred Vishu Dina Visheshal Pooja 2026 at Elamparammoodu Sree Raktha Chamundi Devi Temple, Pettah โ 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.
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.
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.
The sacred Thirukodiyettu Mahotsavam 2026 at Aryasala Devi Temple, Chalai, Thiruvananthapuram is a vibrant Kerala temple festival celebrated from 12.04.2026 to 19.04.2026. The festival begins with the Thirukodiyettu on 12.04.2026 followed by daily special poojas, abhishekams and Sheeveli processions conducted throughout the festival days.
The sacred Kshethra Prathishta 2026 at Chithirazhikathu Kavu Sree Bhadra Vanadurga Devi Temple, Kilimanoor, Thiruvananthapuram is a highly auspicious temple consecration ceremony dedicated to Goddess Vanadurga Devi. The festival includes powerful rituals such as Ganapathi Homam, Kalashabhishekam, Devi Poojas, and Vedic chanting performed with strict traditional practices to re-establish divine presence in the sanctum.
The sacred Ayilyam Festival 2026 at Ananthankadu Sree Nagaraja Temple, East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram is a highly auspicious occasion dedicated to Lord Nagaraja. The festival features powerful rituals such as Ayilyam Pooja, Sarpa Bali, Nagaraja Abhishekam, Ganapathy Homam, and special Vazhipadu offerings, attracting devotees seeking protection, prosperity and relief from serpent doshas.
The sacred Thrikodiyettu and Pathamudaya Pongala Mahotsavam 2026 at Mekkolla Sree Bhagavathi Temple, Dhanuvachapuram, Thiruvananthapuram will be celebrated from April 17 to 24, 2026 with great devotion and traditional grandeur. The festival includes important rituals like Thrikodiyettu, Sree Bhootha Bali, Utsava Bali, special poojas and homams.