The Ashtabandha Navikaranam and Kalasha Abhishekam at Chempakamangalam Sree Bhadrakali Temple, Tholoor, Aryanad, Trivandrum is a highly sacred and spiritually significant temple festival conducted as part of the renewal of the deity’s consecration. This divine ritual will be held from 15 May 2026 to 21 May 2026 marking an important phase in the temple’s spiritual calendar under the year 1201 Edavam.
The festival is performed to restore and strengthen the divine energy of the deity through traditional Vedic rituals, homams, and tantric practices. The highlight ceremonies include Ashtabandha application, Kalasha Pooja, and Kalasha Abhishekam, which are conducted with the participation of expert priests and the temple tantri. These rituals are believed to re energize the idol and ensure spiritual purity, prosperity and protection for devotees and the surrounding community.
Throughout the festival days, various sacred rituals such as Ganapathi Homam, Bhagavathi Seva, Mrityunjaya Homam, Vaasthu Pooja, Lalitha Sahasranama Archana, and other devotional offerings are performed with deep devotion. The concluding phase includes Kalasha Abhishekam which is considered the culmination of divine energy infusion into the sanctum.
🛕 Ashtabandha Navikaranam
💧 Kalasha Abhishekam
🔥 Ganapathi Homam
🌺 Bhagavathi Seva
📿 Lalitha Sahasranama Archana
A sacred ritual performed to invoke Lord Ganesha for removing obstacles and ensuring auspicious beginnings of the Ashtabandha Navikaranam ceremonies.
A divine offering to Sree Bhadrakali Devi seeking protection, prosperity, and spiritual blessings for devotees and the temple community.
A traditional ritual honoring the temple tantri and priests, followed by the formal invocation of spiritual authority for conducting the sacred ceremonies.
The sacred application and renewal of Ashtabandha paste on the deity idol, restoring its spiritual energy as per Agama traditions.
A purification ritual performed to correct Vaasthu doshas and sanctify the temple premises for divine harmony and positivity.
A powerful tantric worship of the Sri Chakra invoking Goddess Lalitha Devi, enhancing divine energy and spiritual balance in the temple.
A sacred fire ritual dedicated to Lord Shiva for health, longevity, and protection from negative forces and misfortunes.
The concluding and most auspicious ritual where sanctified water is used for Abhishekam, symbolizing divine energy infusion into the deity.
A devotional chanting of the thousand names of Goddess Lalitha Devi, offering deep spiritual merit and blessings to devotees.
The final concluding ceremonies marking the completion of the Ashtabandha Navikaranam and Kalasha Abhishekam festival with divine blessings for all devotees.
The sacred renewal process of the deity’s divine consecration energy ensuring spiritual strength, purity, and continuity of temple traditions.
A powerful ritual where sanctified holy water is poured over the deity, symbolizing divine energy infusion and blessings.
Traditional fire rituals like Ganapathi Homam, Mrityunjaya Homam and others to remove obstacles and invite prosperity.
A powerful tantric worship of Goddess Lalitha Devi enhancing spiritual harmony, energy balance, and divine protection.
Dedicated worship of Sree Bhadrakali Devi performed daily during the festival for blessings, prosperity, and protection.
The concluding sacred ceremony marking the completion of the festival with divine culmination of rituals and blessings for devotees.
Venue: Chempakamangalam Sree Bhadrakali Temple, Trivandrum
Nearest Town: Aryanad (1 km)
Railway: Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station (28 km)
Airport: Trivandrum International Airport (32 km)
Road: Well connected via Nedumangad, Vithura, and Aryanad routes; regular KSRTC and private buses, taxis, and auto services are available to Chempakamangalam Sree Bhadrakali Temple – Chembakamangalam, Aryanad, Kerala 695542