Kallelly Aditya Pongala

Kallelly Aditya Pongala

The Kallelly Aditya Pongala at Sree Kallely Oorali Appooppan Kavu located in Pathanamthitta, Kerala is a historically significant and spiritually vibrant temple festival celebrated with immense devotion. This ancient festival honors the divine presence of the deity and draws thousands of devotees from across Kerala and neighboring states. The main ritual of the festival is the Pongala offering where women devotees prepare a sacred sweet rice dish in clay pots as an act of devotion and gratitude.

In 2026, the festival will be observed on Sunday, April 23 (1201 Medam 10). The celebration begins with auspicious prayers and continues throughout the day with traditional rituals and devotional music. Devotees believe that participating in the Aditya Pongala brings prosperity, happiness, and divine blessings. The temple premises are beautifully decorated and the atmosphere is filled with spiritual energy, chanting and cultural performances making it a truly unique experience.

🔔 Kodiyettam

🍚 Aditya Pongala Offering

🙏 Special Poojas

🎶 Cultural Programs

🚩 Procession & Aarattu
Kallelly Aditya Pongala
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📅 Kallelly Aditya Pongala 2026 Schedule

Kodiyettam

The festival officially begins with the sacred flag hoisting ceremony, accompanied by traditional rituals and devotional music.

Aditya Pongala Offering

Women devotees prepare the sacred sweet rice offering in clay pots as an act of devotion and gratitude to the deity.

Special Poojas

Continuous poojas are performed throughout the day to invoke divine blessings for prosperity and well-being.

Cultural Programs

Traditional music, devotional songs, and local art performances fill the temple premises with spiritual energy and celebration.

Procession & Aarattu

The idol is taken out in a ceremonial procession and the festival concludes with the sacred Aarattu ritual, signifying divine blessings for all devotees.

Key Highlights of Kallelly Aditya Pongala

Kodiyettam

The sacred flag hoisting ceremony that officially marks the beginning of the festival.

Aditya Pongala Offering

Devotees, especially women, prepare the sacred sweet rice offering to please the deity.

Special Poojas

Continuous poojas performed throughout the day for blessings, prosperity, and well-being.

Cultural Programs

Devotional songs, traditional music, and art performances fill the temple with spiritual energy.

Procession

The ceremonial procession of the deity culminating with Aarattu, blessing devotees and concluding the festival.

Temple Illumination

The temple is beautifully decorated with lamps and lights during the festival, creating a divine and festive atmosphere for devotees.

Kallelly Aditya Pongala

Location & Access

Venue: Sree Kallely Oorali Appooppan Kavu, Konni-Achankovil Road, Pathanamthitta, Kerala 689691

Temple Name: Sree Kallely Oorali Appooppan Kavu

Nearest Town: Konni (5 km)

Railway: Chengannur Railway Station (20 km)

Airport: Trivandrum International Airport (100 km)

Road: Well connected via Konni-Achankovil Road, NH 183 and local state highways; regular KSRTC and private buses, taxis available to reach the temple.

Contact

📞 : 0468 2990 448, +91 99463 83148, +91 99462 83143, +91 94475 04529

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