Pathamudaya Mahotsavam 2026

Pathamudaya Mahotsavam

The Pathamudaya Mahotsavam at Thuppanathu Kavu Shri Rajarajeshwari Devi Temple in Trivandrum, Kerala, is a spectacular annual celebration that draws devotees from across the state. Scheduled from April 19 to 23, 2026 (Malayalam Calendar: 1201 Medam 6 to 10), this festival marks a spiritually significant period dedicated to Devi Rajarajeshwari. During these five days, the temple comes alive with vibrant rituals, including special poojas, processions and cultural performances showcasing Kerala’s rich heritage.

Devotees participate in Annadanam, traditional music and dance, and seek blessings for prosperity and well-being. The festival is not only a religious event but also a community celebration, highlighting the temple’s role as a center of social and spiritual life. Visitors are welcomed with devotion, warmth, and a sense of divine energy that fills the entire temple complex. The Pathamudaya Mahotsavam is truly a must visit experience for anyone wishing to witness the grandeur and devotion of Kerala temple festivals.

🪔 Special Poojas for Devi Rajarajeshwari

🎶 Cultural Programs & Traditional Music

🚩 Aarattu & Procession
Pathamudaya Mahotsavam at Thuppanathu Kavu Shri Rajarajeshwari Devi Temple
Pathamudaya Mahotsavam Notice

📅 Pathamudaya Mahotsavam 2026 Schedule

DSpecial Poojas for Devi Rajarajeshwari

Elaborate poojas are conducted to honor Devi Rajarajeshwari, invoking prosperity, health, and spiritual well-being for devotees.

Cultural Programs & Traditional Music

A day filled with classical music, dance, and cultural performances reflecting Kerala’s rich heritage, bringing the community together in celebration.

Annadanam

Devotees partake in Annadanam, the sacred offering of food, as a gesture of gratitude and service to the divine.

Aarattu & Procession

The festival concludes with the Aarattu ritual and grand procession of the deity, symbolizing purification and divine blessings for all.

Key Highlights of Pathamudaya Mahotsavam

Kodiyettam

The festival commences with the ceremonial Kodiyettam, symbolizing the official start of the Pathamudaya Mahotsavam and invoking divine blessings.

Special Poojas

Elaborate poojas are performed for Devi Rajarajeshwari to seek prosperity, spiritual upliftment, and the well-being of devotees.

Cultural Programs

The festival showcases traditional music and dance performances, celebrating Kerala’s rich cultural heritage and engaging the community.

Annadanam

Devotees participate in Annadanam, the sacred offering of food, symbolizing service, devotion, and community bonding.

Aarattu & Procession

The festival concludes with Aarattu and a grand procession of the deity, signifying purification and blessings for all devotees.

Pathamudaya Mahotsavam

Location & Access

Venue: Thuppanathu Kavu Shri Rajarajeshwari Devi Temple, Trivandrum

Nearest Town: Pachalloor (1 km)

Railway: Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station (14 km)

Airport: Trivandrum International Airport (16 km)

Road: Easily accessible via NH 47 Bypass Road; regular KSRTC and private buses, taxis, and auto services available to Thuppanathu Kavu Shri Rajarajeshwari Devi Temple – Vazhamuttom, Pachalloor, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695027

Thuppanathu Kavu Shri Rajarajeshwari Devi Temple Trivandrum Images