The Vishu Mahotsavam at Ulanadu Sree Krishna Swami Temple, Kulanada, Pathanamthitta, Kerala is a sacred annual celebration marking the auspicious Malayalam New Year. The festival will be observed on April 15, 2026 (Wednesday), beginning early in the morning with traditional rituals and devotional offerings. From 5:30 AM onwards, devotees can participate in the special Vishukkani Darshanam which is considered highly auspicious for receiving blessings and prosperity for the coming year.
The temple becomes a vibrant center of devotion with arrangements for Vishukkaineettam where devotees receive blessings in the form of offerings and Vishukkani Kanji and Annaprasadam, distributed to all devotees. Special queues and arrangements are made for smooth darshan, ensuring a well-organized spiritual experience for everyone visiting the temple on this sacred day.
The celebration also includes traditional rituals, flower offerings, and Pushpabhishekam, which is conducted in the evening with great devotion. Devotees are encouraged to participate in temple offerings and annadanam programs, making the day spiritually fulfilling. The Vishu Mahotsavam at Ulanadu Sree Krishna Swami Temple reflects Kerala’s rich cultural heritage and deep devotion bringing together hundreds of devotees in prayer, gratitude and celebration.
🛕 Vishukkani Darshanam
💰 Vishukkaineettam Distribution
🍛 Vishukkani Kanji & Annaprasadam
🌺 Pushpabhishekam
The sacred Vishukkani Darshan begins early morning from 5:30 AM onwards, where devotees receive blessings for prosperity, happiness, and a successful new year.
Devotees receive Vishukkaineettam as a divine blessing at the Gaja Mandapam, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune for the year ahead.
Special Vishukkani Kanji and Annaprasadam are distributed to all devotees as part of the sacred festival offerings.
A divine floral offering ritual performed in the evening with decorated flowers and traditional poojas in devotion to Lord Krishna.
Free annadanam is served to all devotees as part of the temple’s sacred tradition of charity and devotion.
Devotees begin the auspicious Vishu day with sacred Vishukkani Darshan from 5:30 AM onwards.
Divine blessing offered to devotees symbolizing prosperity, happiness, and new beginnings.
Sacred Vishu Kanji served as part of the traditional offerings to devotees.
Evening ritual offering of flowers performed with devotion and traditional poojas.
Free sacred meal distribution to all devotees as part of temple tradition.
Special arrangements for devotees to register offerings and participate in temple rituals.
Venue: Ulanadu Sree Krishna Swami Temple, Ulanadu, Pandalam, Pathanamthitta, Kerala 689503
Temple Name: Ulanadu Sree Krishna Swami Temple
Nearest Town: Pandalam (8 km)
Railway: Chengannur Railway Station (25 km)
Airport: Trivandrum International Airport (110 km)
Road: Well connected via Pandalam–Pathanamthitta road network and nearby state highways. Regular KSRTC and private buses, taxis, and auto services are available from Pandalam, Konni and surrounding towns to reach the temple easily.