Cheriyazheekkal Vadakkenada Pongala 2026

Cheriyazheekkal Vadakkenada Pongala

The Cheriyazheekkal Vadakkenada Pongala is a deeply revered annual festival held at the Vadakkenada Sree Bhagavathi Temple, located in Cheriyazheekkal, Kollam district, Kerala. This sacred event is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi who is worshipped with immense devotion and faith by thousands of devotees from different regions.

The highlight of this divine celebration is the Pongala ritual, where women devotees prepare offerings to the Goddess using traditional earthen pots. The atmosphere becomes spiritually charged as the temple and surrounding areas are filled with chants, prayers and the smoke of sacred hearths. It is believed that offering Pongala to the Goddess brings prosperity, protection and blessings for family wellbeing.

The Cheriyazheekkal Vadakkenada Pongala 2026 will be observed on **May 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM (night) marking a highly auspicious moment for devotees to gather and participate in this historic ritual. The festival is not only a religious occasion but also a cultural gathering that reflects Kerala’s rich temple traditions and unity among devotees. During the festival, the temple premises transform into a vibrant spiritual space filled with devotion, traditional lamps, and offerings. The event concludes with blessings from the deity followed by arrangements for devotees’ convenience including transport facilities.

🔥 Cheriyazheekkal Vadakkenada Pongala Begins

🙏 Special Pongala Offering Ritual to Goddess Bhagavathi

🪔 Traditional Lighting of Sacred Pongala Hearths

🎶 Devotional Bhajans and Temple Pooja Ceremonies

🚌 Post-Pongala Bus Facility for Devotees
Cheriyazheekkal Vadakkenada Pongala
Cheriyazheekkal Vadakkenada Pongala Notice

📅 Cheriyazheekkal Vadakkenada Pongala 2026 Schedule

Cheriyazheekkal Vadakkenada Pongala 2026 Begins

The sacred Cheriyazheekkal Vadakkenada Pongala 2026 begins at Vadakkenada Sree Bhagavathi Temple, Kollam with thousands of devotees gathering to offer Pongala to Goddess Bhagavathi in a divine atmosphere of devotion.

Pre-Pongala Devotional Preparations

Devotees start their preparations with deep faith, including cleaning rituals, arranging Pongala vessels, and participating in temple prayers and offerings.

Sacred Hearth Preparation & Ritual Setup

Traditional hearths are prepared around the temple premises. Devotees gather to set up their cooking spaces and participate in devotional chanting and temple rituals.

Main Pongala Offering Ritual

The most important ritual of the festival where thousands of women devotees prepare Pongala offering to Goddess Bhagavathi with devotion, faith, and traditional customs.

Completion of Pongala & Divine Blessings

After the completion of the Pongala offering, devotees receive blessings from the deity, followed by peaceful conclusion rituals and temple arrangements for devotees’ safe return.

Key Highlights of Cheriyazheekkal Vadakkenada Pongala

Sacred Pongala Offering

The main highlight of Cheriyazheekkal Vadakkenada Pongala is the devotional offering made by thousands of women devotees to Goddess Bhagavathi with deep faith and tradition.

Vadakkenada Bhagavathi Blessings

The divine presence of Goddess Bhagavathi at Vadakkenada Sree Bhagavathi Temple brings spiritual energy, protection, and prosperity to all devotees.

Devotional Rituals & Poojas

Special poojas, chanting, and traditional rituals are performed throughout the festival, creating a deeply spiritual atmosphere in the temple surroundings.

Mass Devotee Participation

Thousands of devotees from different regions gather together, making the Pongala a grand celebration of unity, faith, and devotion.

Sacred Hearth Rituals

Devotees prepare Pongala in traditional hearths made around the temple, symbolizing purity, devotion, and offering to the Goddess.

Devotee Facilities & Support

Proper arrangements including crowd management and transport facilities are provided for the comfort and safe return of devotees after the festival.

Cheriyazheekkal Vadakkenada Pongala

Location & Access

Venue: Cheriazheekal Vadakkenada Sree Bhagavathi Temple, Alappadu Road, Alappad, Kollam, Kerala.

Nearest Town: Karunagappally (12 km)

Nearest Railway Station: Karunagappally Railway Station (11 km)

Nearest Major Railway Hub: Kollam Junction (30 km)

Airport: Trivandrum International Airport (100 km)

Road Access: The temple is well connected via Alappadu Road and NH 66. Regular KSRTC and private buses operate from Karunagappally, Kollam, and nearby coastal villages. Auto-rickshaws and taxis are easily available from Alappad and surrounding coastal areas.

Vadakkenada Sree Bhagavathi Temple Kollam Images