Pallippana Mahakarmam

The Pallippana Mahakarmam 2026 at Manarcad Sree Bhagavathi Temple, Kottayam is one of the most sacred and rare Kerala temple festivals, conducted after a long gap of 22 years. This grand ritual will be held from April 29 to May 10, 2026 (Malayalam Era: Medam 16–27) attracting thousands of devotees seeking spiritual blessings and relief from hardships.

The Pallippana Mahakarmam is a powerful spiritual ceremony performed to remove doshas , evil eye and inauspicious energies affecting both individuals and the region. Rooted in ancient traditions, the rituals are believed to restore divine energy and bring prosperity, health, and peace to devotees. Each day features unique ceremonies including Kuzhibali, Pattadabali, Ninabali, Panchabhuta Bali and Dikbali.

A major highlight of the festival is the Panayadi ritual considered the most important offering where devotees participate for dosha pariharam and spiritual cleansing. The festival concludes with the sacred Kumbubali on May 10, 2026 followed by Maha Annadanam symbolizing divine grace and community harmony.

🔥 Idupanabali

🌿 Panchabhuta Bal

🥥 Panayadi

🪔 Kumbubali

Pallippana Mahakarmam Notice

📅 Pallippana Mahakarmam 2026 Schedule

Kaappu Kettu

Held on April 29, 2026, this ritual marks the formal beginning of Pallippana Mahakarmam with divine protection and blessings.

Idupanabali

Conducted on April 29, 2026, this powerful opening ritual removes negative energies and invokes spiritual protection.

Kuzhibali

On April 30, 2026, this ritual is performed with earth worship to eliminate curses, black magic, and land-related doshas.

Pattadabali

Held on May 1, 2026, this ritual helps remove fear, untimely death doshas, and intense negative influences.

Ninabali

On May 2, 2026, this ceremony removes severe afflictions including evil forces and occult disturbances.

Panchabhuta Bali

Conducted on May 3, 2026, this offering to the five elements restores balance and harmony.

Aazhibali

On May 4, 2026, this ritual removes planetary doshas, enemy influences, and negative energies.

Kidangubali

Held on May 5, 2026, this ritual neutralizes strong black magic and harmful occult practices.

Marukubali

On May 6, 2026, this ritual is performed to please celestial beings and bring prosperity.

Peedhabali & Panayadi Begins

Held on May 7, 2026, Peedhabali invokes divine blessings while the important Panayadi ritual begins.

Dikbali

On May 8, 2026, offerings are made to the guardians of directions for protection and prosperity.

Panayadi & Adavi Varavu

On May 9, 2026, the main Panayadi ritual takes place along with ceremonial events and processions.

Kumbubali & Maha Annadanam

Held on May 10, 2026, the festival concludes with Kumbubali followed by a grand annadanam.

Key Highlights of Pallippana Mahakarmam

Kaappu Kettu

The festival begins with the sacred Kaappu Kettu, invoking divine protection and marking the start of rituals.

Idupanabali

A powerful opening ritual where Idupanabali is performed to remove negative energies and seek divine blessings.

Panchabhuta Bali

The sacred Panchabhuta Bali is offered to the five elements to restore balance and harmony in nature.

Panayadi Ritual

The most important ritual, Panayadi, where devotees offer coconuts for dosha pariharam and blessings.

Kumbubali

The grand concluding ritual Kumbubali signifies the removal of all afflictions and restoration of divine energy.

Maha Annadanam

The festival concludes with Maha Annadanam, offering food to devotees symbolizing unity and divine grace.

Pallippana Mahakarmam

Location & Access

Nearest Town: Kottayam (7 km)

Railway: Kottayam Railway Station (7 km)

Airport: Cochin International Airport (85 km)

Road: Well connected via MC Road and Manarcadu–Ettumanoor Road; regular KSRTC and private buses, taxis and auto services available to Manarcaud Sree Bhagavathi Temple – 6th Mile, Manarkadu Temple Rd, Manarcadu, Kerala 686019