The 29th Srimad Bhagavata Sapthaha Yajnam and Dashavatara Charthu at the sacred Edavetty Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, located in Idukki, Kerala, is a highly auspicious annual spiritual celebration that brings together thousands of devotees for a week of devotion, rituals, and cultural harmony.
The sacred event will begin on May 10, 2026 and continue with uninterrupted Bhagavata recitation and divine discourses until May 17, 2026. During this period, the temple becomes a powerful center of devotion where the holy Srimad Bhagavatham is recited along with detailed explanations of the divine leelas of Lord Krishna and the incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
A major highlight of the festival is the Dashavatara Charthu, conducted from May 6 to May 16, 2026, showcasing the ten divine incarnations of Lord Vishnu through sacred rituals, devotional offerings and spiritual storytelling. Each day of the festival includes traditional poojas, homams, bhajans, and cultural programs, creating a deeply devotional atmosphere. Special rituals such as Ashtabhishekam, Ganapathi Homam and Vishnu Sahasranamam chanting add spiritual depth and divine energy to the celebrations.
🚩 Srimad Bhagavata Sapthaha Yajnam
🕉️ Dashavatara Charthu
🔥 Ashtabhishekam & Ganapathi Homam
📖 Bhagavata Parayanam & Spiritual Discourses
🎭 Cultural Programs
The sacred flag hoisting ceremony marks the divine beginning of the 29th Srimad Bhagavata Sapthaha Yajnam and Dashavatara Charthu at Edavetty Sree Krishna Swamy Temple.
Continuous recitation of Srimad Bhagavatham along with spiritual discourses covering divine stories of Lord Krishna and Vishnu incarnations.
Special presentation of the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu through rituals, offerings, and devotional storytelling.
Sacred rituals including Ashtabhishekam, Ganapathi Homam, Vishnu Sahasranamam chanting, and other temple offerings performed daily.
Daily spiritual sessions covering Bhagavata stories such as Prahlada Charitam, Narasimha Avataram, Krishna Leelas, and other sacred teachings.
Evening cultural events including Thiruvathira, Kaikottikali, Bhajans, classical dances, and devotional performances by various groups.
Final rituals including Avabhritha Snanam, Yajna Samarpanam, Deepaaradhana, Acharya Dakshina, and prasadam distribution.
The sacred flag hoisting ceremony marks the divine beginning of the 29th Srimad Bhagavata Sapthaha Yajnam and Dashavatara Charthu at Edavetty Sree Krishna Swamy Temple.
Continuous Srimad Bhagavatha recitation and spiritual discourses explaining divine leelas of Lord Krishna and Vishnu incarnations.
Special devotional presentation of the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu with rituals, storytelling, and spiritual offerings.
Includes sacred rituals such as Ashtabhishekam, Ganapathi Homam, and Vishnu Sahasranamam chanting performed every day.
Evening cultural events including Thiruvathira, Kaikottikali, bhajans, and devotional classical performances.
The festival concludes with Avabhritha Snanam, Yajna Samarpanam, Deepaaradhana, and prasadam distribution.
Venue:Sree Durga Devi Kovil Kombayar, Idukki
Nearest Town: Thodupuzha (10 km)
Railway: Kottayam Railway Station (60 km)
Airport: Cochin International Airport, Nedumbassery (65 km)
Road: Well connected via Thodupuzha–Muvattupuzha road network; regular KSRTC and private buses, taxis and local transport available to Edavetty Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, Edavetty, Thodupuzha, Idukki, Kerala 685588