Pournami Dinam – Sree Palkkara Bhagavathy Temple, Trivandrum | Kerala Temple Festival 2026 is a sacred monthly observance held with deep devotion at the famous Bhagavathy temple located in Menamkulam, Kazhakkoottam, Thiruvananthapuram. The auspicious Pournami Dinam (Full Moon Day) will be observed on 01 May 2026, Friday bringing together devotees from nearby regions to participate in traditional rituals and prayers dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy.
On this holy day, the temple conducts the early morning Pournami Pooja, which is performed with special offerings, chanting of mantras, and devotional prayers seeking divine blessings for prosperity, health, and peace. In the evening, the temple hosts the grand Samooha Bhagavathi Seva, where devotees collectively take part in devotional offerings and rituals creating a spiritually vibrant atmosphere filled with faith and positivity.
Devotees can register their names in advance for both rituals. The Pournami Pooja is priced at ₹150, while the Samooha Bhagavathi Seva is priced at ₹600. These rituals are considered highly auspicious and are believed to bring divine grace and protection to families.
🌕 Pournami Dinam Pooja
🙏 Samooha Bhagavathi Seva
🪔 Special Full Moon Day Rituals
🎶 Devotional Bhajans & Chanting
🌺 Temple Offerings & Prasadam Distribution
Devotees can register their names in advance for the sacred Pournami Pooja held at the temple.
Special rituals and prayers are conducted in the morning of Pournami Dinam to seek blessings of Goddess Bhagavathy.
Devotees offer flowers, lamps, and traditional offerings during the auspicious Full Moon rituals.
A collective devotional service performed in the evening with chanting, prayers, and rituals dedicated to the Goddess.
After the completion of rituals, blessed prasadam is distributed to all devotees attending the festival.
The auspicious Pournami Dinam (01 May 2026, Friday) is celebrated with deep devotion at Sree Palkara Bhagavathy Temple.
Morning Pournami Pooja is performed with traditional rituals and chanting for peace, prosperity, and divine blessings.
Evening collective Bhagavathi Seva brings devotees together in powerful prayers and devotional offerings.
The temple is beautifully decorated with lamps and lights, creating a divine atmosphere during the Full Moon celebration.
Devotees offer flowers, garlands, and traditional pooja items to Goddess Bhagavathy as part of the sacred rituals.
Divine prasadam is distributed to all devotees after the completion of rituals, symbolizing blessings and harmony.
Venue: Sree Palkara Bhagavathy Temple, Trivandrum
Nearest Town: Menamkulam / Kazhakkoottam (1 km)
Railway: Kazhakkoottam Railway Station (4 km)
Airport: Trivandrum International Airport (16 km)
Road: Easily accessible via NH66 Kazhakkoottam–Menamkulam route. Regular KSRTC and private buses, taxis, and auto services are available to Sree Palkara Bhagavathy Temple, Palkara, Menamkulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695582.