Panguni Uthram is a significant festival celebrated at the Kadinamkulam Sree Dharma Shastha Temple in Trivandrum, Kerala. This year, the festival falls on April 1, Wednesday, corresponding to Painguni Uthram in the Malayalam calendar. Devotees gather at the temple in large numbers to witness the special pooja and lamp ceremony held at 8 PM. The ritual is conducted under the guidance of the temple priests appointed by the Travancore Devaswom Board ensuring that traditional customs and spiritual practices are meticulously observed.
During the festival, the temple offers prasadam distribution to devotees allowing everyone to partake in the blessings of Lord Dharmashastha. The event fosters a sense of devotion and community as families and individuals come together to seek the Lordβs protection and express their gratitude. The atmosphere is vibrant, filled with the soft glow of lamps, chanting of sacred hymns and the fragrance of incense. All bhaktas are warmly welcomed to participate in the celebrations and receive divine blessings. Swamiye Sharanam is invoked by devotees marking a spiritually enriching experience for all who attend.
ποΈ Special Pooja
πͺ Lamp Ceremony
πΆ Bhajan & Devotional Chanting
π Swamiye Sharanam Invocation
Traditional floor drawing performed as a spiritual preparation for the day's rituals, invoking the blessings of Lord Dharmashastha.
Main pooja of Panguni Uthram conducted by the temple priests, observing all traditional customs and rituals.
Sacred lamps are lit throughout the temple premises at 8 PM, symbolizing divine illumination and devotion.
Holy offerings are distributed to devotees as a blessing from Lord Dharmashastha, promoting devotion and community participation.
Devotees chant sacred hymns and offer prayers, surrendering themselves to the protection and blessings of the Lord.
The temple is beautifully decorated with flowers, lamps, and sacred symbols, creating a festive and spiritual environment for all attendees.
Traditional floor drawing of Lord Dharmashastha on April 1, 2026 morning, marking the spiritual preparation for the pooja.
Main pooja performed in the afternoon at the temple, invoking the blessings of Lord Dharmashastha.
Lamp ceremony at 8 PM, illuminating the temple premises with devotion and sanctity.
Distribution of prasadam to devotees as a sacred offering from Lord Dharmashastha.
Devotees chant and surrender themselves to the protection of Lord Dharmashastha in the evening rituals.
The temple is adorned with flowers, lamps, and sacred symbols throughout the day, creating a festive and spiritual atmosphere.
Venue: Kadinamkulam Sree Dharma Shastha Temple, Trivandrum
Nearest Town: Kadinamkulam β (1 km)
Railway: Trivandrum Central Railway Station β (12 km)
Airport: Trivandrum International Airport β (13 km)
Road: Well connected via Kadinamkulam Rd and NH 66; regular KSRTC and private buses, taxis available to Sree Dharma Shastha Temple, Kadinamkulam β JR3C+X48, Kadinamkulam Rd, Kadinamkulam, Kerala 695303